Animal Control

*If you have an in-progress animal emergency, please call 911.

The WPD Animal Control Officer(s) are responsible to comprehend, explain, and enforce state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to animal control and dog ownership. Responsibilities include:

Responding to resident calls
Enforcing leash requirements when the dog is off owner property and within the town parks
Issues involving barking, improper waste disposal, and destruction of property
Licensing and rabies vaccination compliance
Issuing appearance tickets for non-compliance of town ordinances
Dangerous dog cases
Conducting a dog census in conjunction with the Town Clerk's office

The WPD Animal Control Officer is also required to enforce the rules and regulations defined by the NYS Agriculture and Markets Department under Article 7 & 21 regarding dangerous dogs and proper dog ownership within NYS.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/AGM/A26

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/AGM/A7

The WPD ACO Unit is an educational resource for animal behavior and obedience, along with referrals to other professionals to aid in your animal concerns.

When to Call Animal Control:

To report a dog at large
To report an injured animal
To report a dog or owner not in compliance with a town ordinance(s)
To report a lost or found pet
To report dog attack or dangerous dog concern
To inquire for professional/educational information or guidance

When NOT to call Animal Control:

To report a dead animal in the road or for dead animal removal/disposal
To perform extermination of pests from your home (rats, mice, bats, insects, bees, moles, etc.)
To transport an animal that you no longer want to the humane society

Have a question about wildlife in Webster?

Submit your questions to our Animal Control Officer using our online form.

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