Animal Control Office
Dog Control Officer: Todd Humiston
Phone 518-747-2188  x3008

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm

2023 Rabies Clinic Schedule - Vaccinate Your Pets!
All Clinics are By Appointment. Registration Required. No Walk-ins. Pre-Register Here: https://washingtoncountyny.gov/305/rabies. Note: The link is only open during the registration dates listed for each clinic. If the clinic fills up before registration end date, registration will be closed. Download /Print the 2023 Rabies Clinic Schedule.

Dogs: Strays and Impoundments:
Dog Control is responsible for local enforcement of NYS Ag & Markets Law (Article 7) and the Town’s local dog control code. The DCO will respond to such dog control issues as dogs running at large, dangerous dogs and dog bites within 24 hours. When a dog is seized or impounded for violations of the NYS Ag & Markets Law or Town Code, the DCO will file a “Dog Seizure and Disposition” report with the Town Clerk’s Office and will notify and instruct dog owners to pay their dog’s impoundment/housing fees to the Town Clerk at the Town Office, 6 Michigan St, Hudson Falls, NY, and show proof of a valid license and rabies shot prior to release of the dog. The impounded or seized dog will be housed at the Countryside Boarding and Grooming, 270 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY, (518) 793-7083.

Found or Missing Pets and Information:
Can be found by checking the DCO’s Facebook page Kingsbury/Fort Edward Dog Control
Dog’s picked up by the DCO are posted here. People can like and follow the page the get updates from the DCO.

Dog: Licensing:
New York State Law requires that all dogs 4 months of age or older that reside in the state for more than 30 days must be licensed, within the municipality in which they currently live, and renewed on an annual basis. Please bring proof of rabies vaccination and if applicable a neutering/spaying certificate, to the Clerk’s office where you will complete an application and pay a small fee. A tag will be issued which, along with the rabies tag, must be worn on your dog’s collar and all times. It is also recommended that a personal ID tag with a phone number also be worn for easy identification should your dog become lost. Contact: Town of Kingsbury Town Clerk, 6 Michigan St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839. (518) 747-2188.

Dog Bites and Scratches for Both Wild and Domestic Animals:
In New York State, you are required to report any potential human rabies exposures to the local Health Department, regardless of rabies vaccination status.
Contact information: Washington County Department of Public Health: (518) 746-2400.

Cruelty to Animals – Animal Abuse:
To report suspected animal abuse, please call the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at (518) 746-4623 or the Hudson Falls Police at (518) 747-4011.

WILDLIFE HEALTH & NUISANCE WILDLIFE COMPLAINTS:
For any wildlife animal concerns please contact your local DEC Regional Wildlife Office at (518) 623-1240.

Public Notice: Cats 
Exotic Pet Registration Form
Animal Rescue/Shelter List
2024 Rabies Clinic Schedule