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Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Butler County residents have until Thursday to purchase 2013 dog tags without a penalty.

Tags are $14 through the end of the month. Beginning Feb. 1, the cost to purchase a new dog license or renew a license doubles to $28, which includes a $14 penalty.

By law any dog older than 3 months old must be registered and wear their tag at all times.

Licenses can be purchased online at www.butlercountyauditor.org or at one of several locations in West Chester.

• Ace Hardware, 7967 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
• Gravek Knolls Feed Barn, 9424 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
• Jericho Mower Service, 8151 Regal Lane, Suite A
• Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic, 8675 Cincinnati-Columbus Road
• Pet City Resort, 9474 C Princeton-Glendale road

Dog tags can also be purchased in Liberty Veterinary Hospital, 6823 Yankee Road, in Liberty Township.

For entire list of places to purchase dog tags in Butler County, visit Cincinnati.com.

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Cincinnati Enquirer’s Sue Kiesewetter reports:

Butler County residents who own dogs have until Jan. 31 to purchase a 2012 license without facing a fee.

New or renewal licenses cost $14 each. They can be purchased online; at the auditor’s office, 130 High Street in Hamilton; at license centers in Fairfield, Hamilton and Middletown; and at most Butler County animal clinics or hospitals.

All dogs aged three months or older are required by law to have a tag.

Beginning Feb. 1, a $14 late fee will be assessed for any renewal registrations. Licenses purchased for new dogs or those brought from out of state, remain at $14.

Those who have lost their dog’s tags can get a new one from the auditor’s office only for a 25 cent fee provided you have the original receipt with the tag number.

A list of the 49 locations throughout the county where dog tags can be purchased is available by going to www.butlercountyauditor.org.

For more information, call 513-887-3154.

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The Animal Hospital of West Chester will host a special pet adoption event, called “Pet Adoption Day,” this Saturday, Sept. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. According to veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Dehnbostel, the event will have between 10-to-20 puppies and dogs and between 5-to-10 kittens and cats up for adoption.

“Pet Adoption Day” will feature a visit from the Animal Friends Humane Society petmobile, raffles with prizes, familty activities, games and an opportunity to tour and meet the staff at the Animal Hospital of West Chester.

All money raised at the event will go towards Carlie’s Animal Relief Foundation and local animal shelters.

For more information, call 513-777-5131.

The Animal Hospital of West Chester is located at 9335 Cincinnati-Columbus Road (U.S. 42).

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The Animal Hospital of West Chester will host a special pet adoption event, called “Pet Adoption Day,” Sept. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. According to veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Dehnbostel, the event will have between 10-to-20 puppies and dogs and between 5-to-10 kittens and cats up for adoption.

“Pet Adoption Day” will feature a visit from the Animal Friends Humane Society petmobile, raffles with prizes, familty activities, games and an opportunity to tour and meet the staff at the Animal Hospital of West Chester.

All money raised at the event will go towards Carlie’s Animal Relief Foundation and local animal shelters.

For more information, call 513-777-5131.

The Animal Hospital of West Chester is located at 9335 Cincinnati-Columbus Road (U.S. 42).

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The Animal Friends Humane Society van was parked outside the West Chester Library this afternoon, June 6, and attracted the attention of many children who happened to be attending the library’s summer reading programs.

Numerous dogs and an eight-week-old cat named Drew were at the library and were all available for adoption. At the time of adoption, the Animal Friends Humane Society provides all of their animals with beginner shots, spay or neuter surgery, a Butler County dog license, a pet microchip, 30-day pet insurance and a bag of dog food. Typically, there is a $125 adoption fee for each animal.

>>>PHOTOS: PETS WHO VISITED LIBRARY AND NEED HOMES<<<

The Animal Friends Humane Society will be offering pets up for adoption at a discounted rate from June 11 to June 30. During that time period, dogs can be adopted with everything listed above for $50. All cats during this period are free to adopt.

The discounted rate is being offered because the Animal Friends Humane Society shelter is close to being full. The shelter is located at 1820 Princeton Road in Hamilton, behind the Board of Elections building.

To adopt a pet or to receive more information, call 513-867-5727. To follow the group’s events go to the Animal Friends Humane Society Facebook page.

The Homeward Bound Greyhound Association will visit the library tomorrow, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Their purpose is to educate people about the plight of these dogs and assist in the adoption of greyhounds.

There are also many other great moments captured on our Flickr photostream. And more West Chester and Liberty Township related photo galleries on our Photos page.

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This Tuesday, Dec. 7, a member of the Butler County Auditor’s Office, reminded members of the West Chester Township community at its board of trustees meeting that 2011 dog tags are currently on sale for $14 each from now until Jan. 31.

The new licenses went on sale Dec. 1. After Jan. 31, a late fee will be added to the total cost increasing the amount to $28.

The 2011 dog licenses are available for purchase at the Butler County Auditor’s Office, located on the fourth floor of the county Administration Building, 130 High Street in Hamilton. Those wishing to purchase tags online may do so at www.butlercountyauditor.org. Official county dog tags are also available at more than 50 locations across the county. The complete list of agents is available on the auditor’s website.

The auditor’s office is currently accepting MasterCard and Visa on its website.

It is the law in Ohio that all dogs three months of age and older be licensed through the auditor’s office. When an animal control officer finds a licensed dog running loose they can look up the information and make sure the dog is returned safely home. If a dog is found without a current license the animal may be impounded.

The auditor’s office mailed renewal forms to approximately 30,000 county residents who registered 37,874 dogs in 2010. The form includes information on how to renew or cancel a tag in addition to adding a new dog. Renewal forms postmarked by Jan. 31, 2011, will not be considered late. Those persons receiving a renewal notice who no longer own a dog may disregard the form.

For more information, contact the Butler County Auditor’s Office by calling 513-887-3154.

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