As used in this article, the following words shall have the
following respective meanings, unless otherwise expressly stated or
unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise:
DANGEROUS DOG
Any dog which without justification attacks a person or companion
animal, and causes physical injury or death, or behaves in a manner
which a reasonable person would believe poses a serious and unjustified
imminent threat of serious physical injury or death to one or more
persons or companion animals.
DETECTION DOG
Any dog that is trained to and works at using its senses
to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat,
or blood.
DOG
Any member of the species canis familiaris.
DOG CONTROL OFFICER
An individual appointed by the City of Ogdensburg to assist
in the enforcement of this article under contract with the City to
assist in the enforcement of this article.
DOG ENUMERATION
An individual authorized and paid by the City to go door
by door within the City counting the number of dogs domiciled in the
City and determining if they are licensed or not. If a dog is not
licensed, a notice is issued to the owner explaining that a license
must be secured within 10 days. If not, a summons is issued for the
owner to appear in court. Before a dog license can be issued, proof
that the animal has an up-to-date rabies vaccination is required.
Dog licensing is done through the City Clerk's office. There
is a $5 fee added for dogs licensed as a result of enumeration.
EUTHANIZE
To bring about death by a humane method.
GUIDE DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid a person who is blind and
is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized
guide dog training center located within the state during the period
such dog is being trained or bred for such purpose.
HARBOR
To provide food or shelter to any dog.
HEARING DOG
Any dog that is trained to aid a person with a hearing impairment
and is actually used for such purpose, or any dog owned by a recognized
training center located within the state during the period such dog
is being trained or bred for such purpose.
IDENTIFICATION TAG
A tag issued by the licensing municipality which sets forth
an identification number, together with the name of the municipality,
the state of New York, contact information, including telephone number,
for the municipality and such other information as the licensing municipality
deems appropriate.
OWNER
Any person who harbors or keeps any dog.
RUN AT LARGE
To be in a public place or on private land without the knowledge,
consent and approval of the owner of such lands.
SERVICE DOG
Any dog that has been or is being individually trained to
do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability,
provided that the dog is or will be owned by such person or that person's
parent, guardian or other legal representative.
[Amended 3-28-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
A. No person shall own or possess a dog within the City unless such
dog is licensed and identified as provided in Article 7 of the Agriculture
and Markets Law and laws of the City.
B. All dogs in the City of Ogdensburg must be licensed with the City
Clerk by the age of four months and are required to present a current
Certificate of Rabies at the time of licensing or the renewal of an
existing license.
C. All dog licenses will be for a period of one year and will expire
at the end of the month one year from the date of issue.
D. The City of Ogdensburg will issue exempt license(s) for any guide
dog, service dog, hearing dog or detection dog upon presentation of
a current certificate of rabies.
E. The City of Ogdensburg does not allow the licensing of dogs by a
shelter. The shelter MUST send the adoptive dog owners who reside
in the City of Ogdensburg to the City Clerk for licensing and for
adoption purposes.
F. All dog licenses may be purchased by visiting the City Clerk's
office or by regular mail. If licensing or renewing a license by mail,
the appropriate fee must accompany the forms. There will be NO refund
of fees.
G. All fees will be used in funding the administration of the Dog Control
Law of the City of Ogdensburg.
The City of Ogdensburg will not be issuing Purebred or Kennel
Licenses. All dogs must be licensed individually as per fee system
stated above.