You can contact Dog Warden's Office and Pound at 3949 Colerain Avenue.
The location is just off I-74 in the North side area of Cincinnati.

You may also contact us by:
Phone: 513.541.6100
FAX: 513.542.7722

When?

Every year. All Dogs three months of age or older must be licensed each year by January 31. Dogs acquired after January 31 must be licensed within 30 days to avoid a penalty.

Why?

Licensing is a requirement of Ohio law. The license, attached to your dog's collar, will identify you as the owner should the dog be lost. Deputy Wardens would prefer to return the dog to your home. A dog license properly displayed on the collar will enable the Deputy to find the owner. If you are not home and the dog is impounded, you will be promptly notified.

When?

At all times. The Ohio revised Code specifies that all dogs must be kept confined on your property or under reasonable control at all times.

Where?

Everywhere. Because the confinement law is a state requirement, a dog must be controlled in both urban and rural areas of the county. Municipalities may have additional regulations regarding dog control.

As a courtesy to others and to protect your dog. Imagine how your neighbors must feel when your dog runs through his garden, messes in his yard, knocks over his trash can or bites his child. In rural areas, imagine if you were the farmer who had his animals killed or injured by dogs. All of these can happen and do happen in Hamilton county. It is the fault of no one except the irresponsible dog owner

It is also dangerous for your dog to run loose. Dogs are no match for cars. The dog owner is held responsible for both personal injury and property damage done by their dog.

When?

When your dog becomes six months of age. All dogs must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian according to a regulation of the Hamilton County Board of Health..

Where?

Any licensed veterinarian in Hamilton County. Check the yellow pages listings under Veterinarians

Any warm-blooded animal including man can contract rabies. It is almost always fatal. Rabies immunization helps prevent the spread of this disease from animal to animal and from animal to man.