Dog Control

§ 56-9. Redemption of impounded dogs. [Amended 6-13-1989 by L.L. No. 4-1989]

If the dog is to be redeemed, the owner shall pay the Dog
Warden a. fee as established from time to time by resolution of
the Town Board, plus a charge for the care of the dog while
impounded. This daily charge is to be set by the Town Board.

§ 56-10. Trial procedure.

In the event that the owner of the dog desires a trial, he shall post bail of $25, pay for the care of the dog while impounded and demand, in writing, a trial. The Warden or other law enforcement officer shall immediately proceed to file an information with a Town Justice so that the matter will appear on the docket of the Town Justice as soon as possible. The rules of procedure and as to proof applicable in criminal actions shall apply.

§ 56-11. Failure to claim dog.

If an impounded dog is not redeemed or a trial demanded within the time hereinbefore set forth, the owner shall forfeit title to the dog, and it may thereafter be sold by the town or destroyed by the appropriate official as hereinafter provided.

§ 56-12. Destruction of dogs; report; compensation for dogs destroyed.

A. In the event that it becomes necessary to destroy a dog, the Warden or other law enforcement officer shall arrange through a veterinarian for the destruction of the dog, cause the carcass to be disposed of and make a report in writing of such destruction to the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall keep a record of the destruction for one year. Said authorized personnel also shall have the authority to place dogs with the Monroe County Humane Society.

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