NEW LEBANON DOG / ANIMAL CONTROL
Wes Powell, Dog/Animal Control Officer
Phone: 518-378-1027
Fax: 518-794-9694
The Town of New Lebanon has enacted certain legislation that all pet
owners should be aware of. The purpose of our local Dog
Control Law, in combination with New York State Law, is to protect
the health, safety, and well being of persons and property within
the Town of New Lebanon. We hope the following information
will provide assistance with local regulations as well as New York
State regulations.
All dogs residing in
the Town of New Lebanon must be vaccinated against rabies.
All dogs residing in New
York State must be licensed (Dogs
residing in NYC are licensed with NYC Department of Health. Proof of
said licensing is required).
Licenses are issued at the Town Clerk's Office and are renewed
annually. A dog
license cannot be issued without proof of a valid rabies
vaccination.
Licensing Procedure:
When: When a dog reaches the age of 4 (four)
months
What to bring/send:
New Licenses:
- a current rabies vaccination certificate,
- proof of spaying or neutering, if
applicable, &
- applicable fee
License Renewals:
- renewal form sent to you by NYS Ag. & Markets,
- a current rabies vaccination
certificate, &
- applicable fee
Fees:
Spayed/Neutered
Dogs
$7.50
Unspayed/Unneutered
Dogs $15.50
(
You may have your veterinarian fax a copy of your dog's rabies and
or spay/neuter certificate directly to the town clerk's office at 518-794-9694.
The clerk issuing the
license must see the certificate, do not fill in the information
yourself. If mailed, all original documents will be returned to you.)
Click here for
information on New York State's Pet
Dealer & Breeder Licensing Program
