Animal Control Officers
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New York State law requires each
municipality to have an agreement
with a shelter to house stray dogs.
The municipality is responsible for stray dogs in their community. DVHS provides housing for the following municipalities:
Sidney
Sidney Center
Unadilla
Deposit
Sanford
Franklin
Otego
The municipality is responsible for stray dogs in their community. DVHS provides housing for the following municipalities:
Sidney
Sidney Center
Unadilla
Deposit
Sanford
Franklin
Otego
Animal Control Officers
Please don't put yourself (or the animal!) at risk by attempting to 'rescue' an animal you believe is a stray. It can be dangerous to approach an animal you aren't familiar with. Some of the risks are aggressive behavior, flight (running into traffic, etc.) and a small risk of disease. Even small animals can inflict serious wounds on an unprepared human! There is also the possibility that the animal is simply returning home after a brief excursion. (The saying "They'll come home when they're hungry" bears a bit of truth.)
If you encounter a stray or abandoned animal, please contact the local animal control officer so the situation can be resolved in accordance with state and local regulations.
Please don't put yourself (or the animal!) at risk by attempting to 'rescue' an animal you believe is a stray. It can be dangerous to approach an animal you aren't familiar with. Some of the risks are aggressive behavior, flight (running into traffic, etc.) and a small risk of disease. Even small animals can inflict serious wounds on an unprepared human! There is also the possibility that the animal is simply returning home after a brief excursion. (The saying "They'll come home when they're hungry" bears a bit of truth.)
If you encounter a stray or abandoned animal, please contact the local animal control officer so the situation can be resolved in accordance with state and local regulations.