LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Editor's note: The above interview first aired Nov. 26, 2025, during Good Day on WTOL 11. To adopt Kong or another dog looking for a forever home, visit Lucas County Canine Care & Control's website .

If you have a dog or are planning to get one soon and live in Lucas County, it's time to get your annual dog license.

Dog licensing renewals began Monday, Dec. 1, and are an annual requirement for all dogs in Ohio over 3 months old. Each year, dogs are required by Ohio law to have a new or renewed license by Jan. 31.

If a dog isn't registered by the deadline of Jan. 31, dog licenses will have an additional penalty of $25 in addition to the cost of the license. According to the Lucas County Auditor's Office , there are no exceptions to late fees due to state la

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