Dog Control
Garrett Metzler, Dog Control Officer
phone:  518-932-8452
The Dog Control Officer’s primary responsibilities include  answering calls on loose or lost dogs. When a call is received, a search for the dog is done, and, if found, the dog is returned to their home if there is identification on the dog. If not, the dog is transported to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter located at 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY. Phone: 518-885-4113
Website: www.saratogacountyanimalshelter.com

If the Dog Control Officer is unavailable, please contact the Saratoga County Sheriff's Department for assistance at (518) 885-6761.  For emergencies, please dial 911.

Dog licenses are issued by the Town Clerk at 518-696-3789 ext. 2
Please be sure your dogs are licensed and up-to-date on their rabies vaccination. Rabies infected wild animals are prevalent in our area. If an unvaccinated dog is bitten by a wild animal, the dog will be quarantined for six months at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter at the owner’s expense. Our number one priority is the safety and health of our community.

For injured wildlife please contact North Country Wildlife (518) 964-6740
For bats please contact Saratoga County Department of Public Health (518) 584-7460
Due to State Rules & Regulations the Dog Control Officer does not handle cats or wild life.