Appointed 01/01/2012 to 12/31/2013
It is impossible to be available at all times but response is made as soon as calls are received.
Sometimes calls are the responsibility of the DEC (dogs running deer, suspected rabid raccoons or ground hogs)or the County Health Department (dead birds, cat bites and dog bites)
For Your Information:
A new rabies law was passed effective November 20, 2002 which states: All dogs, cats (including barn cats)and ferrets must have rabies shots by 4 months of age. If you feed a stray/feral animal on your property you own it in the eyes of the State Health Department. That means you are responsible for it's immunization and can be liable for all fines/damages if it bites someone or is confined for rabies. Please do not feed feral animals or, if you do- immunize them. Spring Farm Cares will aid you should you choose to care for these animals.
Do not feed deer. Deer are being infested by a wasting disease transmitted in deer feed.
License your dogs. If your dog strays or gets out of the house and is lost it will be taken to the Humane Society where you must redeem it for a price only after you have gone to the Town Clerk's Office and licensed it. Inside dogs get loose and account for more calls/captures than strays. Save yourself the aggravation and tag your dogs: rabies, license and phone number. You will not regret it.
All of the above laws are associated with fines if you are not in compliance- some of them are sizeable. Marcy's Leash Law states that your dog(s) must be tied, leashed, on a run, fenced or in your direct control on your property. "In your direct control" means that they respond immediately to your voice command and you are outdoors with them.
If you have any questions at any time, please call 865-6615.
- Respond to stray dog calls, lost dogs, dangerous dogs, dog bite situations reported from the Department of Health.
- To answer any questions regarding disposition of sick/strange behavior in animals including cats and feral animals and wildlife.
- To remove dogs to the Humane Society when necessary.
- Answer nuisance calls about barking dogs and animal abuse complaints.
Welcome to the onset of spring!
We can only hope this is the beginning of a lovely season yet with this comes the onslaught of pests. Our geographic area now has deer ticks which carry Lyme disease. This disease is very debilitating for dogs and cats as well as humans. It results in severe arthritic joint damage as well as damage to internal organs, in particular, the kidneys. Frontline is an excellent systemic repellant for dogs and cats. A new product called VECTAR is currently on the market and may be obtained from many veterinarian offices. This product is just as effective as Frontline but is less toxic for your animal. Cats should be treated with Frontline (VECTAR cannot be used on cats) as cats carry the ticks indoors and can contaminate dogs or humans. Be proactive and commence these applications as the temperatures rise above freezing levels overnight.
I have often addressed in the past the issue of dog tags. Many people do not like to put tags on their dogs yet 80% of dogs that become lost are never found and returned to their owners. Dogs who are characterized as "inside dogs" can and do get outdoors, particularly around holidays. Without tags it is impossible to know from whence they come. Further the rabies tag identifies your dog as being protected and identifies the veterinarian so that the dog can be traced to its' owner. Do not bemoan the loss in hindsight when it is easy to prevent it. A second tag is the town license tag. As stated clearly in the last Marcy Matters all dogs are now licensed by the town of residency. Dogs are no longer licensed by the State of New York Department of Agriculture. We are currently reviewing all dog licensures from previous years and sending out notifications to renew licenses. If your dog is deceased simply check that space on the form and return it. Those of you who have unlicensed dogs must get them licensed. We will be re-canvasing the entire town to ascertain the extent of the dog population. Owners of dogs who do not have a current license will be in violation of the law and will be issued a town court appearance ticket. The financial penalty will be determined by the court and can range from $25.00 to $100.00 at the court's discretion. This amount of money is more than the cost of a dog license. Forewarned is forearmed. Take care of this matter if you have a dog.
Our town has a leash law that clearly states that all dogs must be leashed or fenced whether on or off their properties at all times. There are no exceptions here. Dog control will be more rigorous in pursuing offenders this season. If you have chronic difficulties with neighbors or loose dogs please notify me so that the situation may be ameliorated.
I realize this sounds like a lot of legal restrictions but it is no more than has previously been on the books. With a rising residential density there is less open space for dogs . This has led to a higher incidence of dog/human confrontation. I am certain everyone wishes to live in harmony with one's neighbor. What do you say? Take the responsibility to do your part.
Gail Charboneau, Marcy Dog Control Officer...8656615. Have a good season.
If you have any questions at any time, please call 865-6615
Gail W. Charboneau
Marcy Dog Control Officer
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