Dog control officer urges residents to license and vaccinate their dogs - WatertownDailyTimes.com

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CARTHAGE — Last year, the town of Wilna hired Justin R. Hall of Lowville, as its dog control officer. Prior to being hired, Mr. Hall held the position for three years in numerous Lewis County municipalities.

Over the past year, Mr. Hall has provided 24-hour coverage for the town, including within the villages of Carthage and Deferiet.

Currently the town of Wilna uses the Lewis County Humane Society to hold unidentified dogs,

The dog control officer pointed out that animal cruelty is investigated by law enforcement through Article 26 of state Agricultural and Markets Law.

“Dog control officers offer assistance in these cases. We are not investigators, nor can we issue tickets on abuse or neglect-type cases,” he said, noting his responsibilities include upholding licensing, rabies vaccination and picking up unidentified dogs.

He reported to the town board at its December meeting he had distributed delinquency notices to pet owners who had not had their dogs licensed and would be issuing tickets in the new year.

“To some their pet is their family;please remember this,” he said. “Remember to license and rabies vaccinate your dogs,”

The dog control officer may be reached at 315-816-6000.

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