Pennsylvania Statutes Title 18 P.S. Crimes and Offenses § 30.5. Hearing

(1) the amount of reasonable costs of care for the seized animal;

(2) that the seizure was warranted; and

(3) if the owner is required to be served under section 4(b), that a copy of the petition has been mailed to the owner's last known address.

(1) Not later than five days after the commencement of the hearing, the court shall issue an order granting or denying the petition. If the court grants the petition, the order shall include any filing fees paid by the petitioner to file the petition under section 3  2 and the amount of reasonable costs of care, both of which shall be paid by the defendant.

(2) The costs order shall include a schedule of monthly payments for costs of care to be paid by the defendant beginning 30 days after the initial payment designated in the order under paragraph (1). Payments shall continue until termination under section 7.  3 The defendant's ability to pay shall not affect the court's determination as to the amount of the reasonable costs of care.