Control Officer – Wayne Searles
Phone: (607) 237-1370
See also, Town Clerk/Dog Licensing
Dog Control Officer
The Town of Barton Dog Control Officer is a part-time position but can be reached anytime by calling (607) 237-1370. He may also be reached at the Town Hall’s central phone number by calling (607) 565-2261, option 6 which will also direct you to his cell phone number.
The Dog Control Officer (DCO) can issue warnings or citations by enforcing licensing laws and other state, county and town laws; and supplies animals with food, water, and personal care.
Please contact your local police department if you suspect a case of animal cruelty.
Dog License
New York State requires that all dogs four (4) months or older must be licensed and renewed annually. Violators can be cited with a violation, in addition to, court costs. To license your dog, you must bring with you a copy of their current rabies certificate along with proof of the dog having been spayed or neutered (only if the dog has been spayed or neutered). All dogs moving into the Town should apply for a license within one month of relocating.
Renewal notices will be sent out, however; if you move out of the Town, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office to have the dog’s information updated to reflect the status change. The Town Clerk’s Office issues dog licenses under the authority of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
MISSING OR LOST DOG?
If you are missing or find a lost dog, contact the Dog Control Officer at (607) 237-1370 or Stray Haven Humane Society at (607) 565-2859. Additionally, you can call the Town Clerk at (607) 565-2261 option 5 during normal business hours.
Leash Law
Leash law is in effect. All dogs are required to be restrained when not confined to their owner’s property. Additionally, it shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog to allow such dog to engage in any of the following actions within the Town:
- Be at large or running at large.
- Engage in habitual or sustained loud howling, barking, crying, in such a manner so as to unreasonably annoy any person
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:
Q: Does the Town handle cats or other animals.
A: No, we only deal with dog issues. If there is a cruelty issue, you may call Stray Haven at (607) 565-2859, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 687-1010, or Wildlife DEC at (800) 388-8244.
DOG FEES
| Type of Dog | Annual Fee |
| Altered Dogs Unaltered Dogs | $13/year $21/year |
RENEW ONLINE
If your dog’s rabies certificate is up-to-date, there are not changes to your profile, and you’d like to renew your license online, you may do so by clicking the link below.
Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, and we now accept debit/credit cards onsite or online. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Town Clerk.
