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Is hunting permitted in Cranberry Township?: Yes. Shotguns may be used in the Township unless the property owner has posted his or her land off limits. You may hunt with a rifle if you carry written from the property owner with you. You must also have a valid hunting permit and follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Hunting in Pennsylvania

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1. What regulations does the Township have concerning cats and dogs?: Regulations for cats and dogs can be found in the Code of Ordinances.
Code of Ordinances

2. Who provides Cranberry Township's animal control service?: Kym Secreet, Animal Control Officer. 724-503-4417

3. Is there a “leash law” in Cranberry Township?: Yes. All dogs and cats must be under control of their owners; they are not permitted to run free.

4. Are cats permitted to run free?: No. They must be under control of their owner.

5. Is hunting permitted in Cranberry Township?: Yes. Shotguns may be used in the Township unless the property owner has posted his or her land off limits. You may hunt with a rifle if you carry written from the property owner with you. You must also have a valid hunting permit and follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Hunting in Pennsylvania

6. Who do I call when I observe a dead or injured animal on the roadway?: Dial 9-1-1. The dispatcher will notify the proper agency.

7. What do I do about skunks, raccoons, possums, or other wild animals living under my porch or in my attic?: Contact an animal removal service such as Animal Services 412-795-9333, Critter Control 724-775-5444, or any other service listed online or in the yellow pages. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will not respond to these types of calls.

8. Does Cranberry Township limit the number or types of animals I keep on my residential property?: Cranberry Township does not limit either the number or types of animals that you keep on your residential property for your own purposes. However keeping animals on a residential property for any business purpose is restricted. We also suggest you check with your HOA.