Louis Plante

dogcontrol@townofsaranac.gov

(518)293-6666 Ext, 8

Duties

All Dog Calls are to go through Town Voicemail – 518 293 6666 x. 8

Please leave a detailed message and your call WILL be returned. Messages are checked at 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.

All dogs 4 months of age or older must be licensed in the Town of Saranac.

The Town of Saranac hires an individual as a dog control officer as a part-time employee. In addition, the town contracts with Tri-Lakes Humane Society for shelter services. The dog control officer, as required by Agricultural and Markets Law, performs the following duties:

Some of the typical duties of the officer include seizing and impounding stray and dangerous dogs. He also receives and answers complaints from the public regarding dog nuisances using state statutes and local ordinances and laws as a guide. Animal control officers ) perform a vast number of services related to pets and people. They work long hours, in dangerous situations, in inclement weather, and oftentimes with inadequate resources, training, and equipment. Animal control officers in most areas are responsible for more than enforcing animal laws; they also assist law enforcement as the animal experts in their community, provide the services of social workers, risk their lives as emergency responders, mitigate community member conflicts, and much more.

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