The Town of Glenville provides dog control services for the Village of Scotia.
Dog Control Officers (part-time): Heather Newell
- Emergencies: 911
- To report nuisance dog complaints: (518) 630-0911
- To leave a message for DCO: (518) 688-1229
Shelter Services
The Village of Scotia has partnered with the Montgomery County SPCA for stray dog housing.
For additional information, contact them at (518) 842-8050 or visit their website: https://www.mc-spca.com
Please report all found stray dogs to Dispatch at (518) 630-0911 immediately for assistance, not to the dog control officers’ desk phone.
Dog Licensing Requirements
State law requires that all dogs 4 months of age and older must be licensed.
Dog licenses can be purchased at:
Town of Glenville Clerks Office
18 Glenridge Road
Glenville, N.Y. 12302
(518) 688-1200, ext. 402
Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for all dog licenses. If the dog is spayed or neutered, a certificate of proof is required.
Identification
At the time of licensing, the dog owner will receive a state Department of Agriculture and Markets identification tag which displays a 7-digit number that identifies the dog and its owner. This tag shall be affixed to the dog’s collar at all times.
NYS Agriculture and Markets Law
Section 106 provides for the licensing and identification of dogs, the control and protection of the dog population and the protection of persons, property, domestic animals and deer from dog attack and damage.
Violations (Section 119-1)
- Any owner fails to license any dog as required by this article
- Any owner fails to have any dog identified as required by this article
- Any person knowingly affixes to any dog any false or improper identification tag…
- Any owner of any dangerous dog fails to confine or destroy such dog…
- Any owner fails to securely confine any dog as required by an order…
- Any owner or custodian of any dog fails to confine, restrain or present such dog for any lawful purpose…
- Any person furnishes any false or misleading information on any form required…
Penalties for Offenses
Violations are prosecuted pursuant to the Penal Law and are punishable by a fine of not more than $25.00.
For repeat violations within five years: up to $50.00 or $100.00, or imprisonment for up to 15 days, or both.
Village of Scotia Code
Chapter 104 – Article I – Control of Dogs
The purpose of this article is to prohibit certain acts of dogs and protect persons and property from dogs.
Violations (Section 104-1)
- Run at large off premises unless leashed or accompanied by the owner
- Loud barking, howling or whining for 10 minutes continuously or 15 minutes in any one-hour interval
- Damage or destruction to property or nuisance on others’ premises
- Chasing or harassing people in a way that causes intimidation or fear
- Habitually chasing or barking at motor vehicles off premises
Section 104-2: Female Dogs in Heat
Must be confined and not allowed to run at large when in heat.
Section 104-7: Collins Park
All dogs and pets must be confined to the immediate area of the owner and restrained by leash or similar restraint.
Section 104-7.1: Removal of Feces
Owners must remove and properly dispose of their dog’s feces on public or private property (except for licensed seeing-eye dogs assisting a blind person).
Penalties for Offenses
Violations are punishable by a fine up to $250.00 or imprisonment up to 15 days, or both.