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County extends dog-tag licensing deadline and urges compliance to support animal shelter
Summary
The board extended the dog tag licensing deadline to Feb. 28, 2026; commissioners and the sheriff urged residents to purchase tags, noting state law requires dog licensing and proceeds support the county animal shelter.
The Lawrence County commissioners voted Feb. 3 to extend the dog-tag licensing deadline to Feb. 28, 2026. Commissioners and the sheriff emphasized that state law requires dog owners to purchase a license and that proceeds fund the county animal shelter’s operations.
Commissioners encouraged residents to purchase licenses promptly to support shelter operations and to ensure legal compliance. The sheriff described high call volumes related to dogs and urged residents to buy tags to support response capabilities.
The board approved the extension by voice vote and discussed outreach and enforcement as means to improve compliance and shelter funding.
