Auditor sets deadline for dog tag sales

VW independent/submitted information

Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon has announced that January 31 will be the last day to purchase dog licenses without a penalty.  After January 31, there will be a $15 penalty.

Dog licenses may be purchased in the Auditor’s Office, Room 205 in the Van Wert County Courthouse, or at various locations in the county, as follows:

• Hall Lumber Company, 122 S. Main St., Convoy.
• The Ramblers Roost Truck Stop, Lincoln Highway, Middle Point.
• 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., Ohio City.
• Delphos Ace Hardware, 242 N. Main St., Delphos.
• Emme Lu’s Pet Wellness Center LLC, 7079 U.S. 127, Van Wert.
• Dog House Grooming & Supplies, 117 N. Washington St., Van Wert.
• J & A Merchandising, 200 Walcott St., Willshire.

A self-addressed envelope and the proper fee must accompany the return of the application by mail.  If purchasing a tag at one of the above locations please bring the license application if one was received.

Dog tags may be ordered online from December 1-January 31 only. Go to www.co.vanwert.oh.us/dogs.php and follow the link.