Moving with Pets into PA - requirements? (York, Camp Hill: townhouse, neighborhood)

[lialleycat]

I'm wondering if there are any requirements I should know about for moving my pets from NY into PA. I have 4 cats, 1 African Grey Parrot on 4 finches. The cats are up to date on their rabies and distemper shots and get annual exams. After discussions with my vet, I have elected not to do a lot of the other shots, as they are indoor only cats who never go outside and I've had cats have bad reactions to the shots. Will I have to bring them up to date on other things or are the laws similar to NY, with rabies being a required shot and all others optional? Hoping to hear from pet owners and vets in the area.

Thanks!

[BevoInPA]

You should get them licensed. If your pets are not microchiped then that could help get them home if they are ever lost or stolen. Especially with a move they might get confusted. My brother was concerned about this, he moved here a year before me, and had them chipped in case the pets got confused.

I have never heard of a borough, township or planned community that limits pet ownership, or at least enforces it. Almost everyone in my family has a minimum of 2 dogs plus two cats. My neighbors ALL have pets. There is minimal tolerance for "barkers" in my neighborhood and people that don't scoop their poop. On the other hand pretty much everyone in my town lets their pets fun without a leash in the parks (this is Camp Hill).

I lived in Flordia where some communities had weight limits and limits on the numbers, breeds, etc. I guess some of the townhouse developments might have this but I think in general, Central PA is a live and let live kind of place with respect to pets.

[Pureblood]

Here in Central PA i am pretty sure that there is no restrictions of pets. In blair county cats do not need to be licensed eaither only dogs.

[lialleycat]

I don't think I can get the cats licensed, as they are not pets but are considered as property in New York. They are not microchipped either, as they never go out, but perhaps that is a expense I'll incur before moving them. Do most of the shelters in PA check for microchips? I don't think most of the places here are equipped to do so, which is part of the reason I've not incurred the expense to do it.

[greentown]

I'm in NE PA, and there is no licensing requirement for cats that I know of. If you know the general area that you are moving to, it may be best to contact a vet in that area that can help you with any requirements. You should be fine with rabies and distemper shots. You may want to think about microchips, with moving and being in a strange place. If one of your cats was to get out somehow, at least you might have a way to find it.

[lialleycat]

Thanks for the info. I think my vet has a ex business partner down near the area that I want to move to. Perhaps I can get his information when I get my girls microchipped. I'll miss my vet when I move, he's awesome!

[BackToTheCityMouse]

If your indoor cats are young and healthy enough to tolerate it, I would recommend you keep them current on rabies vacine. PA has a higher incidence of rabies than other states in the NE. If something should happen, and your kitties get out accidentally, you would want them to be protected.

[lialleycat]

They do get rabies and distemper, but only those two. We don't have rabies in our county, but the next one over does. Distemper has run rampant here recently.

[Bazzwell]

You might want to check with local zoning where you're moving to make sure something isn't on the books about the number of cats. It is rare and is primarily geared to dogs but you never know these days.

Also, good thing you have an African Grey and not a Quaker, those are outlawed here as personal pets. Finches? I have ten myself, six Zebras and four Society.

[lialleycat]

Originally Posted by Bazzwell

You might want to check with local zoning where you're moving to make sure something isn't on the books about the number of cats. It is rare and is primarily geared to dogs but you never know these days.

Also, good thing you have an African Grey and not a Quaker, those are outlawed here as personal pets. Finches? I have ten myself, six Zebras and four Society.

I used to have a Quaker, but know that they are illegal in several states. Besides they were so noisy! I gave him to a friend that really wanted a quaker. The Grey is much quieter and more apt to talk for my attention than to scream for hours on end.

I'll check into any cat restrictions, but I don't intend to hae more than the 4 I currently have!