If the stray is found after hours, we arrange pickup for the next day. In towns with an ordinance, if the dog is frequently loose, we may ticket the owner. Nuisance Complaints:
In Towns with an ordinance, we can ticket the owner, but we need to either see the violation or take a deposition for a witness. Without an ordinance, we go by Agriculture & Markets Law, Article 7. Animal Cruelty:
We refer
all animal cruelty complaints to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, NYS Police, local Police Departments, or humane societies. Adoption:
Most dogs housed at the shelter are returned to their owners, adopted into new families, or transferred to rescue organizations. Dog Control Does NOT:
-Pick up or respond to calls concerning cats, livestock, or wildlife.
-Drive around looking for lost dogs.
-Remove dogs from homes because the landlord, parent, significant other, etc.