Dog Control
Town of Volney Dog Control Officer
David Whalen - Dog Control Officer
Kennel: (315) 593-8288 ext 105
Cell: 315-402-4220
Email: DCO@townofvolney.com
Please remember that the D.C.O. cannot do anything about cats. The law prohibits the dog control officer from picking up stray cats or anything else that is NOT a dog.
All dogs in New York State MUST be licensed by the age of 4 months and older. It doesn't matter if they are confined to the house or not, ALL dogs must be licensed in accordance with NYS Ag & Markets Law Article 7.
Dog License Fees are as follows:
Unspayed/Unneutered $20.00
Spayed/Neutered $10.00
DOG RENEWALS
In order to get a dog license, you must have a current rabies certificate.
The Town Clerk will issue a license with a current rabies certificate.
All dogs that are redeemed from the kennel, must have proof of license before the dog is allowed to leave the kennel.
The Town of Volney Dog Control Officer has a CHIP reader to scan for microchips. If you have found a dog and would like to see if it has a chip, please contact us and we will be happy to scan the dog for you.
If you have FOUND or LOST a dog please CONTACT the DCO IMMEDIATELY, this will insure a quick return home 315-402-4220
If you suspect Animal Cruelty (mistreatment, abandonment, no housing, no food, no water, etc.) please contact 911 and ask for a State Trooper to investigate. We as Dog Control Officers by law cannot do anything with Animal Cruelty. Animal Cruelty falls under Article 28 under the Ag and Markets Law, and we only deal with Article 7 of the Ag and Markets Law and Town Law.
Please see this year’s Rabies Clinic Schedule here:
Important Phone #'s:
Oswego County Health Dept. Rabies: (315) 349-3564
DEC: (315) 426-7400
Town of Volney Habitual Barking and Leash Laws
Habitual barking it is defined as follows: To engage in habitual loud howling, barking, crying and whining for a constant ten minutes, or intermediately for a half hour, or to conduct itself in such a manner to habitually annoy any person, unless the dog(s) is/are actively engaged in hunting, or training for hunting, or service dog(s).
There Is A "Leash" Law in Effect Throughout the Year in The Town of Volney That Prohibits Dogs From Being At Large! Dogs Must Remain on Its Own Property Unless It Is Under Direct Supervision And Control of Its Owner or Responsible Person!!!