Auditor issues dog license reminder

County Auditor’s Office news

Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon reminded county dog owners that Thursday, January 31, is the last day to purchase a dog license without incurring a penalty. After that day there will be a $16 penalty to purchase a license.

Dog licenses can be purchased in the auditor’s office, Room 205 of the Van Wert County Courthouse, or at the following locations:

• Hall Lumber Company, 122 S. Main St. in Convoy.
• J & J Butler Sales, 200 Walcott St. in Willshire.
• The Ramblers Roost, Lincoln Highway, Van Wert.
• The Van Wert Animal Clinic (Dr. Wilkin), Lincoln Highway, Van Wert.
• Van Wert Veterinary Clinic (Dr. Trapp), Van Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert.
• Ohio City Express, 511 W. Carmean St. in Ohio City.
• Brenda’s Cuddles and Cuts, 807 S. Clay St. in Delphos.
• Emme Lu’s Pet Wellness Center LLC, 706 W. Ervin Road, Suite C, in Van Wert.
• Dog House Grooming & Supplies, 117 N. Washington St. in Van Wert.

A stamped, self-addressed envelope or a 46-cent stamp, along with the proper fee, must accompany the return of a license application by mail. If purchasing a tag at one of the above locations, take the license application, if one was received.