About Kent County, DE

KENT COUNTY DELAWARE DOG LICENSE

Delaware requires that all dogs age six (6) months or older must be licensed within the county in which they reside. Licenses must be purchased by March 1^st, expire on December 31^st and are valid statewide. Service dogs (i.e., seeing eye, lead or guide dogs) are exempt from the licensing fee, but are still required to be licensed.

DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

All dogs 6 months of age or older as of January 1^st in a given calendar year must be licensed within Kent County before March 1^st. If the dog turns 6 months on or after March 1st, the pet owner must license the dog at that time for the current calendar year. Fines for an unlicensed dog start at $50 for the first offense. Subsequent offenses could result in fines of $100.

A current rabies vaccination certificate signed or stamped by a veterinarian, including vaccination and expiration dates, is required to get a license. One, two or three year licenses may be purchased, contingent on county and the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. Your pet's rabies vaccination should be valid at least through March 1st of the year in which the license expires.

WHERE TO GET LICENSE:

• Online: Register for Kent County Delaware Dog License Online!
• In Person: Stop by one of the following locations: Kent County SPCA, various veterinarian's offices, PetSmart, Concord Pets, Tractor Supply, and Southern States (Kent County locations only)
• By Mail: Mail in application with licensing fee, a copy of your dog's current rabies vaccination certificate, and (proof of spay/neuter (if applicable) to: KCSPCA Dog Licensing, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Download Kent County Delaware Dog License Application.

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MORE INFORMATION:

Need more information or have questions regarding dog licensing, please use below resources:

Kent County SPCA | 302. 698.3006 | 888.352.7722 | licenses@kcspca.org

This post is for informational purposes only and should be verified by the county where Delaware Dog Licenses are administered and issued. Please contact Kent County for more information or if you have any questions regarding Delaware Dog Licensing.

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Realtor®, Dover at Harrington ERA Realty. Tom Davis is a Realtor® in Dover and today's weather in Dover is a real blizzard. I just measured the snow outside and we are at 23 inches and still have 5 more hours to go until 10pm tonight! I care about your safety.

Please read some tips about cold blizzard snow safety.

I recently posted 3 posts that cover the topics I think you should look at this weekend.

Trench Foot: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1478120/what-is-trench-foot-and-prevention-tips-for-delaware

Frostbite: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1478069/what-is-frostbite-and-important-tips-for-delaware

Hypothermia: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1478048/what-is-hypothermia

You may also wish to read my post about cold weather conditions: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1478030/cold-conditions-means-you-need-to-prepare-for-the-cold-weather-delaware

Also information on the state of Delaware emergency: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1478012/delaware-state-of-emergency-delaware-weather-conditions-blizzard-warning-continues-in-delaware

Above everything ! Stay Safe This Weekend ! I care about Your Safety !

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The east coast has been slammed with snow and Delaware is just one of those States! With all this snow I've already discussed Hypothermia, Frostbite and now my part 3 of 3 on "Trench Foot".

Trench foot is a medical conition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to a damp, unsanitary as well as cold condition. Today's snow storm of up to 23 inches is just the right recipe for developing this condition of Trench Foot!

Affected feet may become numb and turn red or blue as a result of poor vascular supply. Feet may also begin to decay if the condition worsens. Many folks will often get blisters and open sores which can lead to fungal infections known as "Jungle rot" or the "tropical ulcer."

If the foot is left untreated it can result in Gangrene which may result in an amputation.

If Trench foot is treated properly then a complete recovery is normal.

Prevention

Trench foot is easily prevented by keeping the feet warm and dry, and changing socks frequently.

It was a particular problem for soldiers in trench warfare, hence the name, during the winters of World Wars I & II as well as the Vietnam War.

During World War I, trench soldiers were provided with whale grease and told to apply it to their feet, to reduce the prevalence of this condition; the idea was to make the feet waterproof. It was found, however, that this made the condition worse as it made the feet perspire and absorb even more water. It was also discovered that a key measure was regular foot inspections by officers.

So be sure to observe your foot this weekend and change wet socks frequently when you walk outside in the snow!

Remember these tips and you will do just fine! Keep Warm and Stay bundled up!

Thanks for listening!

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Snow, Snow, Snow is coming on down and with that means kids that are excited to play in all that snow! Let me remind you of Frostbite!

What is Frostbite? It is a medical condition where damage is caused to the skin and other tissues in the body due to extreme cold. The initial stages of frostbite are often called "Frostnip".

Hands, Feet, Nose, Leg, and Ears are the most likely parts of your body to be affected by frostbite.

Other Factors that will contribute to frostbite will be the extreme coldness outside like it is today, any inadequate clothing, wet clothing will be a biggie, wind chills, and if you are known to have poor circulation or if your circulation becomes poor after prolonged exposure.

First degree frostbite causes skin to appear yellow or white. There may also be slight burning sensations. This stage of frostbite is relatively mild and can be reversed by the gradual warming of the affected area.

Second degree frostbite develops after continued exposure. This stage is characterized by the disappearance of pain and the reddening and swelling of the skin. Treatment in this stage may result in blisters and it may also peel the skin.

Third degree frostbite results in waxy and hard skin. It is at this stage that the skin dies. Edema may also occur at this stage as a result of the lack of blood. What is edema? It is an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body. This process may occur as a result of the lack of blood.

I certainly don't want you or anyone you know to get frostbite this weekend! It is a ton of snow and we have not had this much since 2004!

Remember these tips and Stay warm! Stay bundled up!

Thanks for listening!

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With all the up to 23 inches of snow today here in Delaware it is important to remind you of a condition called "Hypothermia". What is it? Hypo means "under" or "below" and therm means temperature. It is a condition in which the core temperature drops below that required for a normal metabolism as well as body functions. In all warm-blooded animals the core body temperature is maintained near a constant level through what is called "Homeostasis" & "Thermoregulation" but when the body is exposed to cold, it's internal mechanisms may not be able to replenish all the heat that is being lost due to the cold surroundings.

It is important to remember that extended exposure to cold may lead to death.

If you have heard of "Hyperthermia" that is the opposite of "Hypothermia" which is present in heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

If you have kids that wish to play in the snow, limit the time they play outside and keep them bundled up well! Keep a strict eye on kids outside in this kind of weather.

Just some safety tips about Hypothermia.

In my next 2 posts we will discuss: Frostbite and Trench Foot.

Thanks for listening!

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