Dog Licenses - Show Us Your Champions
From
Dover Township
Sent
Thu, Jan 29 @ 2:59pm
Description
Pennsylvania is a place where people show up — for our families, our pets, our neighborhoods, and for the teams we love.
From the Steelers to the Eagles, the Penguins to the Phillies, to our high school teams and youth leagues, we know what it means to support a team with heart.
The Love Your Dog, License Your Dog campaign invites Pennsylvanians to celebrate their pups as the true champions of their homes — and to join the team who helps protect dogs across the Commonwealth.
Licensing your dog is more than a tag. It’s a symbol of love, responsibility, and being a good neighbor. It funds the statewide safety system — dog wardens, kennel inspectors, shelter reimbursements, disease control, dangerous dog monitoring, and anti–puppy mill enforcement —that protects every dog, not just the ones who have devoted families.
And together, we cheer on our champions — proudly wearing their 2026 license tags and team colors.
Safety Is a Team Sport.
Why Licensing Matters
We know: many modern dog owners use tags, microchips, GPS collars, and other ways to keep tabs on their pup. But keeping track of your dog’s location isn’t the only way of keeping them safe. A dog license protects your pup and your family from dangerous dogs, and it helps protect the pups who don’t have someone cheering for them.
Licensing your dog:
Protects your pet if they get lost
Supports statewide animal safety operations
Helps shut down illegal kennels & puppy mills
Prevents the spread of infectious & contagious diseases
Reimburses shelters for holding stray dogs
Reimburses farmers for livestock losses from dogs or coyotes
Ensures dangerous dogs are tracked and monitored
Keeps neighbors safer and communities healthier
Your dog has you. Some dogs only have the system your license helps fund.
For $10.80 — or $8.80 for seniors and residents with disabilities — responsible dog owners help maintain the safety net that protects Pennsylvanians millions of dogs and communities every single day.
#ShowUsYourChampions
Pennsylvania is full of loyal fans – and loyal dog lovers. This campaign brings those passions together by celebrating dogs as the MVPs of our homes and communities.
Dog owners are invited to post photos of their licensed pups sporting their dog license tags and their favorite team colors.
This transforms licensing into:
A fun, sharable moment
A show of pride
A symbol of responsible dog parenting
A way to uplift local communities
Show us your champion.
Show us your Pennsylvania pride.
Show us your love – by licensing your dog.
Teamwork and Community
County treasurers, shelters, veterinarians, dog wardens, and dog owners — we’re all on the same roster. Every licensed dog strengthens that team and helps us protect animals statewide.
Taglines
In PA, safety is a team sport — and licensing your dog is how you get in the game.
Your dog is the MVP of your home — protect them with a 2026 license.
A licensed dog is a safe dog. A licensed dog is a loved dog.
Show us your champions — and show us your Pennsylvania pride.
Let’s bring our game-day energy into protecting our pets.
A license is love in action
Localizable Add-Ons
Here in York County, we support our teams with pride — and we support our dogs with that same commitment.
Let’s make York County a leader in responsible pet ownership.
We’re inviting local high school, college, and minor league teams to join us and show off their champions.
Press Event Concepts
“Champion Dog Pep Rally” at a county courthouse or stadium concourse featuring licensed dogs, mascots, and local sports figures
Mascot Meet & Greet: Invite local sports mascots to showcase their support for licensed pups
Halftime Spotlight: Announce the campaign during a college, high school, or minor league game
Influencer & Sports Partnerships
Partner with PA athletes and their pets
Collaborate with local sports reporters and radio personalities
Feature licensed dogs on team social channels
Encourage local teams to host “Dog License Night”
Community Engagement Tactics
Fan-Themed Photo Challenges: “Game Day Dog,” “Tailgate Pup,” or “Victory Pose”
School & Youth Sports Tie-Ins: Encourage teams to nominate “Champion Dogs of the Week”
Shelter Collaboration: Promote licensing alongside adoption events
County Leaderboard: Track which counties have the highest percentage of licensed dogs or most “Show Us Your Champion” photos.
Social Media Content Ideas
Short-form videos featuring dog wardens, mascots, and local pets
Boosted posts during major PA sports events (season openers, playoffs, rivalry games)
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