[Amended 3-28-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
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:
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.
Any dog that is trained to and works at using its senses
to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat,
or blood.
Any member of the species canis familiaris.
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.
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.
To bring about death by a humane method.
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.
To provide food or shelter to any 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.
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.
City of Ogdensburg.
Any person who harbors or keeps any dog.
To be in a public place or on private land without the knowledge,
consent and approval of the owner of such lands.
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.
A.
Upon validation by the City Clerk of the City, a dog license shall
be issued and a record of its issuance retained in the office of the
City Clerk of the City. Such record shall be made available upon request
to the State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, or successor
thereof.
B.
No license shall be transferable. Upon the transfer of ownership
of any dog, the new owner shall immediately apply for a new license
for the dog. A license cannot be transferred to another dog.
C.
Change of ownership, lost or stolen dogs.
(1)
Upon the transfer of ownership of any dog, the new owner shall immediately
make application for a license for such dog. The original issued identification
tag shall remain the same for the life of the dog.
(2)
In the event of a change in ownership of any dog which has been assigned
an official identification number or in the event of a change of address
of the owner of record of any such dog, the owner of record shall,
within 10 days of such change, notify the City Clerk.
(3)
If any dog which has been assigned an official identification number
is lost or stolen, the owner of record shall, within 10 days of the
discovery of such loss or theft, notify the City Clerk.
(4)
In the case of a dog's death, the owner of record shall so notify
the City Clerk either prior to renewal of license or upon the time
of such renewal.
D.
Identification tag.
(1)
The City Clerk shall assign a City permanent official identification
number to a dog when it is first licensed. Such identification number
shall be carried by the dog on an identification tag which shall be
affixed to the collar of the dog at all times.
(2)
An identification tag is not required to be worn while the dog is
participating in a dog show.
(3)
The official permanent identification number shall constitute the
official identification of the dog to which it is assigned, regardless
of changes of ownership, and the number shall not be reassigned to
any other dog during the lifetime of the dog to which it is assigned.
(4)
No tag carrying an identification number shall be affixed to the
collar of any dog other than the one to which the number has been
assigned.
(5)
At the time a dog is first licensed, one identification tag shall
be furnished to the owner at no additional charge. Any replacement
tag shall be obtained by the owner at the owner's expense. Any
person wishing to replace a tag previously issued shall pay the sum
of $3 to the City Clerk for a replacement tag.
A.
When the City Council determines the need for a dog enumeration,
a fee of $5 will be assessed to all dogs found unlicensed or renewed
at the time the enumeration is conducted.
B.
Dog enumeration fees will be reviewed by the City Council periodically
and may be changed by a resolution of the City Council, if deemed
necessary.
The City of Ogdensburg will not be issuing Purebred or Kennel
Licenses. All dogs must be licensed individually as per fee system
stated above.
A.
Impoundment fees:
[Amended 9-26-2011 by Ord. No. 3-2011[1]]
(1)
$25 for the first impoundment of any dog owned by that person; or
(2)
$50 for the second impoundment, within one year of the first impoundment,
of any dog owned by that person; or
(3)
$75 for the third and subsequent impoundments, within one year of
the first impoundment, of any dog owned by that person.
[1]
Editor's Note: Effective 1-1-2012.
B.
Dog seizure fees will be reviewed by the City Council periodically
and may be changed by a resolution of the City Council, if deemed
necessary.
A.
A $5 adoption fee must be paid to the City Clerk's office by
all new dog owners for all dogs brought to the shelter by the Ogdensburg
Police Department whether or not they are to be released within the
City limits.
B.
Dog adoption fees will be reviewed by the City Council periodically
and may be changed by a resolution of the City Council, if deemed
necessary.
A.
The City of Ogdensburg grants the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals permission to retain unclaimed dogs for a maximum period
of seven days beyond the period as defined by Agriculture and Markets
Law § 118.
B.
The City of Ogdensburg delegates the responsibility of euthanization
of any dog not redeemed or adopted within the time frame as defined
herein to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
C.
Under certain conditions (defined by § 374 of the Agriculture
and Markets Law) and upon the recommendation of the Ogdensburg Police
Department a dog will be euthanized at the expiration of the time
period as defined by § 118 of the Agriculture and Markets
Law.
