Dog Control Officer

Dallyn Jenkins

50 East River St.
Waterloo, NY 13165

Phone (315) 539-9357

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Responsible Dog Ownership Law

Duties of the dog control officer include seizing and impounding stray and dangerous dogs. They also receive and answer complaints from the public regarding dog nuisances using state statutes and local ordinances and laws as a guide. They issue appearance summons and arrest warrants and participates in court proceedings including the preparation of reports and providing information, testimony, and evidence. They also enforce quarantine laws and orders applicable to dogs. They investigate reports of cruelty to animals and reports sick or injured animals to veterinarians for corrective action.