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Mission Statement:
The Dog Officer enforces the Dog Control By-Laws, promotes public safety, provides public information, and safeguards animal welfare.
Dog Officer duties include, but are not limited to:
- Picking up loose dogs;
- Issuing citations for owners who violate the Dog Control By-Laws;
- Appearing in court against those who fail to pay their citations;
- Holding unclaimed dogs for a mandatory ten (10) days at the impound kennel in Warwick;
- Placing unclaimed dogs for adoption at the end of the 10 day hold;
- Obtaining necessary veterinary care for dogs in custody;
- Assisting dog owners with issues and concerns regarding the care of their companion animals; Providing referrals to those seeking to surrender a dog;
- Offering information on a wide variety of pet care issues;
- Conducting Nuisance Dog hearings before the Selectboard
While the normal working hours are 8 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday, NO weekends or holidays, voicemail is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for people to leave messages regarding missing or found dogs, reports of dog bites or any barking/nuisance complaints, adoption inquiries, and requests for information. The Dog Officer wishes to be available to handle concerns even when not on-duty in Orange.
If you need immediate assistance outside normal working hours, please contact the Orange Police at 544-2128.
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