Dog Control
Sheryl Harris, Dog Control Officer
Harry Clough, Assistant Dog Control Officer
Phone: (716) 652-7944
Emergency Phone (East Aurora Police): 652-1111
E-Mail: dogcontrol@townofaurora.com
Love Me License Me - New York State Law requires all dogs over the age of four (4) months be licensed. You can license your dog at the Town Clerk's office during normal business hours (8:30 - 4:30, Monday – Friday). A copy of a valid rabies certificate for the dog to be licensed is required at the time of license purchase.
Licensing Links
New York State Department of Agriculture and Marketing
http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us
Dog License Application (DL-1) (Must be in triplicate)
http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AI/DL-1.pdf
Dog License Program
http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AI/Doglic.html
*** New York State Law also requires all dogs be properly identified with a valid NYS Agriculture and Markets tag. You receive this when you license your dog for the first time. If lost, a new tag can be purchased for $2.00 from the Town Clerk.
Please note that there are different codes governing Dog Control in the Village of East Aurora and the Town of Aurora, below is a summary of the codes for each.
Click here to view entire Town Code Section on Dog Control
Town Code States:
No dog shall damage or destroy the property of another person
No dog shall attack, bite or make fearful of any person or domestic animal
No dog shall continually bark, howl, whine or make any other long noise that shall disturb the comfort or repose of any other person
No dog shall have to dwell in a structure or enclosure that is unclean or unsanitary
No dogs are allowed in any Town Park (Hamlin Park, JP Nicely Memorial West Falls Park, Warren Drive Park, Community Pool Park and the West Falls Dam Site)
No more than three (3) dogs shall dwell at a residence without a valid kennel permit. For more information on kennel permits please contact the Town Clerk's office (652-3280).
Village Code States:
No dog shall run at large in the Village of East Aurora
No dog shall be any place in the Village unless restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet
No dog shall be permitted to urinate or defecate on public or private property.
No more than two (2) dogs shall dwell at a residence without a valid kennel permit. For more information on kennel permits please contact the Town Clerk Office 652-3280.
A Few Notes from our Dog Control Officer
Take care of your pets. License them and make sure there tags are on them. Clean up after them. It makes friends and neighbors less likely to become upset with you or your pet.
If your dog is a barker do everything in your power to make sure he/she does not disturb the people around you. Barking collars and training classes are available. Start them at a young age.
All animal bites must be reported to the Dog Control Officer or the East Aurora Police Department.
If your pet gets into a fight with a wild animal, report it immediately. Your safety along with your pet's safety could be at risk.
The Town dog census will take place over the spring and summer. We as Dog Control Officers are required to count all the dogs in the Town and Village. All dog enumerators should have a valid Town of Aurora identification card. They will be happy to show this to you at any time.
Please remember, Dog Control Officers are here to uphold all laws pertaining to dogs. Please feel free to call with any questions that you might have. If we cannot answer something, we can point you in the right direction.
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