Dog Control Officer - Dan Moyer - 315-771-8103
Some of the Duties of the Town of Lisbon Dog Control Officer:
- Seizes and impound stray and dangerous dogs using animal capture equipment;
- Handles the euthanasia of unclaimed and dangerous dogs in accordance with the provisions of law and Town agreement
- Receives and answers complaints from the public regarding dog nuisances;
- Issues appearance summons and participates in court proceedings including the preparation of reports and providing information,
testimony and evidence;
- Enforces quarantine laws and orders applicable to dogs;
- Attempts to locate owners of seized dogs;
- Investigates reports of cruelty to animals;
- Reports sick or injured animals to veterinarian for corrective action;
- Renders emergency treatment, when necessary;
- Supervises the operations of the animal shelter;
- Feeds, waters and cares for impounded animals, is responsible for shelter services;
- Maintains records of work performed including a record of all animals impounded, redeemed to owners, adopted or otherwise disposed
of;
- Institutes court actions for violations of laws and regulations pertaining to dogs;
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the Animal Shelter;
- Works with the State Department of Ag and Markets to meet compliance standards;
The Town of Lisbon designated, licensed and approved Animal Shelter is Moyers Pound in Gouverneur, NY.
Some of the Duties of the Town of Lisbon Dog Control Officer:
- Seizes and impound stray and dangerous dogs using animal capture equipment;
- Handles the euthanasia of unclaimed and dangerous dogs in accordance with the provisions of law and Town agreement
- Receives and answers complaints from the public regarding dog nuisances;
- Issues appearance summons and participates in court proceedings including the preparation of reports and providing information,
testimony and evidence;
- Enforces quarantine laws and orders applicable to dogs;
- Attempts to locate owners of seized dogs;
- Investigates reports of cruelty to animals;
- Reports sick or injured animals to veterinarian for corrective action;
- Renders emergency treatment, when necessary;
- Supervises the operations of the animal shelter;
- Feeds, waters and cares for impounded animals, is responsible for shelter services;
- Maintains records of work performed including a record of all animals impounded, redeemed to owners, adopted or otherwise disposed
of;
- Institutes court actions for violations of laws and regulations pertaining to dogs;
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the Animal Shelter;
- Works with the State Department of Ag and Markets to meet compliance standards;
The Town of Lisbon designated, licensed and approved Animal Shelter is Moyers Pound in Gouverneur, NY.