It is the state's law to have dogs three months and older registered with the county auditor every year, whether it's a new tag or renewing one. Tags are also the quickest and easiest way for lost pets to be returned home. "If the tag is on there, anybody can read the number, go on the Allen county Ohio auditors website, and be able to find the owner and get the dog returned - without that on there, we have no idea," said Julie Shellhammer, Allen County dog warden.

The Allen County Dog Warden’s Office has decided to take precautionary measures and close their office to the public for the time being. 

As most businesses have been ordered by the State to close down, the Dog Warden’s office took it upon themselves to close. Their goal is to minimize any person to person, or person to dog contact as much as possible.