Bill Lehman, Animal Control Officer
Assistant Jason Hogan
Assistant Michael Wilcox
Assistant William Wink
Phone:
(518) 371-6756 During normal working hours
(518) 371-6756 During off hours
(518) 623-1245 NYS Regional Environmental Control Office
Email: Send an email
Dog Licenses:
$3.50 for spayed or neutered dogs
$11.50 for non spayed or neutered
New York State law now requires that all dogs 4 months of age or
older are to be licensed and that license be renewed yearly. The law
also requires that the dog's license tag be firmly attached to the
dog's collar and be worn at all times. Failure to comply with these
laws could result in tickets being issued.
Dog Licenses must be purchased in the Town Clerk's Office. Please
bring inoculation certificates for Rabies, Parvo and Distemper.
Dog Ordinance - Rules and Regulations |
Mary Jane Row Dog Park & Kinns Road Park Rules and Regulations for dogs |
Application for the Mary Jane
Row Dog Park Permit and the Kinns Road Park
Responsible For:
- Enforcing all Town ordinances pertaining to dogs running at large.
- Acting as an interface with other agencies dealing with cats, birds and
animals.
- Working with authorities to obtain emergency veterinary assistance for
injured dogs and cats.
- Enforcing Article #7 of Agriculture and Market Laws
Works closely with county health regarding all animal bites and
broken skin, scratches as a precaution for rabies
Under existing Agricultural and market law Animal control officers
must be at least peace officers to enforce article #26 cruelty to
animal's law. Seizure of cats also falls under article #26. At
present time Clifton Park animal control does not have peace
officers status. Any complaints involving cruelty or seizure of cats
should be directed to the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals 798-3500 or your Sheriff or State Police.
Certain circumstances allow us to handle possible rabid animals such
as opossum, skunk, raccoons, foxes, etc. If you have such questions
about nuisance wildlife please call. If we are unable to help, we
can direct you as to who you may call for help.
All found dogs and cats are housed at the Saratoga County Animal
Shelter. The phone number is 885-4113.
Frequently asked questions of the Clifton Park Animal Control
Officers:
Q. Does Clifton Park have a leash law?
A. Yes. The Town Board passed a Leash Law effective Oct. 30, 2008.
Dogs must remain on leash unless they are on private property or
in Mary Jane Roe Dog Park or Kinns Road Park. Dog owners that wish
to have their dogs off leash in either of the two parks must pay a
$30 annual fee. For information, call the Town Clerk at 371-6681.
Q. Why when we call animal control for a possible rabid animal
are we referred to Encon or law enforcement agencies?
A. Encon has instructed us when we receive calls on possible rabid
animals to refer the callers to Encon or law enforcement agencies.
The reason for this is if the animal has to be put down we do not
carry firearms and therefore could not eliminate the possible
threat.
