Animal Control
The Township of Upper St. Clair participates in a joint animal control program with Mt. Lebanon, Dormont, Scott Township, Green Tree, Whitehall, Castle Shannon, Heidelberg, Carnegie, Rosslyn Farms, Baldwin Township, Pennsbury Village, Bethel Park and Baldwin Borough.
Animal Control officers are on duty seven days per week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Mon- Fri) and 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Sat - Sun). They also provide emergency service 24-hours per day, at the request of Police Officers.
Upper St. Clair residents can call the Police Department for animal control service, to report animals running at large, to enforce nuisance animal regulations, and to report injured or killed animals.
The emergency AND non-emergency number for this service is 412-833-7500.
Clair's Kennel
Clair's Kennel, located at the rear of the Municipal Building, provides a temporary home for wandering pets.
Returning pets to their proper owner and finding homes for unclaimed animals are priorities for Animal Control officers. Anyone having any information please contact Animal Control thru Upper St. Clair Police Dispatch at 412-833-7500 (Upper St. Clair Residents ONLY) or County Dispatch 412-279-6911 (for non-Upper St. Clair Residents).
Go to the Animal Control Facebook page by clicking HERE to see up-to-date information about found domestic animals and other helpful resources.
Township Animal Control Code
Chapter 41 of the Township Code deals with animals. It addresses animals running at large, defines public nuisance animals, restrictions on farm animals, and the functions of the animal control officers. Chapter 41 of the Township Code is available at:
Pet Licenses
There are two licenses required for dogs: Allegheny County and Upper St. Clair.
Pennsylvania law requires owners to obtain dog licenses by January 1 of each year. Violations can result in fines up to $300 per day. To be in compliance with this law, dog owners must obtain the Allegheny County License by January 1 of each year.
The Allegheny County application is available at:
- the Upper St. Clair Police Department
- the Upper St. Clair Reception Desk or
- Online at the Allegheny County website
The Upper St. Clair license application is available at:
- the Upper St. Clair Reception Desk
- Online here