Dog Control

The Dog Control Officer for the Town of Delhi serves on an 'on-call' basis. For dog control related issues within the Town of Delhi, please call the Dog Control Officer at (607) 242-5627.

Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Market Law requires that all dogs older than 4 months be licensed.  Licensing ensures that all dogs have been properly vaccinated against rabies for the protection of both you and your neighbors. If your dog is spayed/ neutered the fee is $6.00 per year.  If the dog is not spayed/neutered the fee is $15.00 per year. 

 A $10.00 late fee shall be imposed on the owner where an animal is required to be licensed under the provisions of Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, if said animal is not licensed prior to the expiration of the most recent valid license for the animal.  Late fee will be in addition to the renewal fee and any criminal or civil penalties.  Fee will be imposed for each month the animal remains unlicensed, commencing the day after the license expired and accrue until animal is relicensed and all fees are paid in full.

If your dog is unlicensed and/or is caught running at large the dog is subject to seizure and you are subject to a court appearance and a fine, as well as redemption fees from the shelter.  Failure to license your dog may subject you to an appearance ticket to the town court and a fine. 

Please remember the Village of Delhi has the following local law: Local Law 2-2004 §106-2 – Restrictions which states all dogs shall be restrained upon a leash while off the owner’s property…

Contact the Delhi Town Clerk at 607-746-8696x1 to get further information on licensing your dog.  You will need a current rabies certificate and proof of spayed/neuter from your vet if applicable. Please note that the office is open Monday through Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm.