What is the leash law for dogs?
The Township of Hampton Leash Law Ordinance requires all dogs to be on a handheld leash, or confined to their owner's property at all times. Also, dogs may not be tied on public property. Besides being the law, this ordinance is a common sense practice to avoid injury, illness, or loss of your dog.

Dogs roaming freely are in violation of the Pennsylvania State Dog Law and the Hampton Township Ordinance and are subject to impoundment by the Township of Hampton Police Department. Owners of dogs running freely may receive a summons and/or a fine. To report a dog running loose or for more information about the leash law ordinance, please call the Police Department at 412-486-0400 or for immediate response, call 911.

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3. How do I dispose of unwanted medications?
4. Does Hampton Township have a fingerprinting program?
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6. How can I reduce the risk of home burglary?
7. Who is the District Judge and what does the District Judge do?
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11. What constitutes an abandoned vehicle? How do I report one?
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13. Do door-to-door solicitors need a permit?
14. What is the False Alarm Ordinance?
15. What are the fireworks regulations?
16. What happens if a vehicle is illegally parked?
17. Are open fires / burning permitted?
18. What is included in the township's noise ordinance? How can I report a violation?
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24. What do I do if I witness animal abuse or cruelty?
25. What do I do if an animal bites another animal or person?
26. What is the leash law for dogs?
27. What do I do if there is a stray cat around my home?
28. What can I do if I've lost or found a pet?
29. Can I file a barking dog complaint?
30. What do I do if a neighbor's pet is a public nuisance?
31. What is the pooper scooper law?
32. What do I do about a dead or wild animal?
33. What are the various divisions within the Hampton Police Department?
34. What does the Detective / Investigation Division do?
35. What does the Drug Task Force Division do and how can I contact them?
36. What is the Patrol Division?
37. What does the Traffic Division do?