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DOG CONTROL

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What Dogs Must Be Licensed?
How to License Your Dog
Dog License Fees
License Renewal/Changes
Dog Control Services

CONTACT ANIMAL CONTROL

Dog License Application

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics through the Tompkins County Dept. of Health
 

Low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinics: (Available to income-eligible pet owners):

TOMPKINS COUNTY SPCA:
Call 607-257-1822, ext. 244 for information and appointments.
 
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY:
Call 607-594-2255, ext. 205 for information and appointments.

TOWN OF ULYSSES LOCAL LAW #2 of 2010: Dog Control and Licensing

NYS AG AND MARKETS LAW, Article 7- Dog Control
 

What Dogs Must Be Licensed?

Every dog over four months old, owned or harbored in New York State for longer than 30 days, must be licensed, unless:

The dog is harbored in New York City (these dogs must be licensed by the NYC Department of Health)

A non-resident brings a dog into New York State for less than 30 days and the dog is licensed according to the resident state's licensing laws

The dog is confined to the premises of any public or private hospital, research institution or a Class-A Dealer with a certificate of exemption from the Commissioner.

How to License Your Dog:

If you and your dog reside in the Town of Ulysses, apply for a dog license at the Town Clerk's Office, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg, NY or download the dog license application, and return to the clerk's office.

For guide dogs, war dogs, hearing dogs, police work dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, or detection dogs:
proof is required, such as a training certificate, etc. for licenses.

In addition to the application the owner will need: 

--spay or neuter certificate (if applicable)

--proof of a rabies vaccination 


What if I don't license my dog?

Dog owners who don't licence their dogs OR fail to renew their license are subject to a penalty. See Town of Ulysses Local Law #2 of 2010: Dog Control and Licensing for more information.
 
Dog License Fees
 
Spayed/neutered Dogs 15.00    
Unaltered (not spayed/neutered) 25.00  
Guide Dog  No Fee  
War Dog   No Fee  
Hearing Dog No Fee  
Police Work Dog No Fee  
Service Dog No Fee  

License Renewal Changes

License renewal forms will be mailed directly to the dog owner by the Town of Ulysses by the first day of the month that your license is due to expire. If you miss the deadline, a delinquent notice is sent. If we still don't hear from you, you may recieve a ticket and a fine.

To avoid a penalty, please notify the Town Clerk in writing of any of the following changes:

  • Dog ownership
  • Dog owner's address
  • Loss or theft of the dog (and if the dog is found, its return)
  • Death of a dog

Dog Control Services

SPCA:
General phone number- (607) 257-1822
Animal Control - (607) 319-5067

Rabies Clinics