Warwick Valley Humane Society Adopt a Dog or Cat, Provides Pet Care & Shelters Stray Animals

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Agriculture and Market Laws Town Ordinances What is a sponsor? What is a member? What is a volunteer? What should I do if my pet is missing?	What do you do if you find a dog? What do you do if you find a cat? Impoundment Enumeration

The Laws: New York State Requirements

Up-to-date rabies vaccinations
Dog licensing - renewable yearly - obtain at Town Clerk's office with proof of current rabies vaccination.

Agriculture & Markets Law

Requires that any owner of any animal kept outside must provide adequate accessible housing (shelter), food and water.

Town Ordinances

Warwick

Warwick Town Ordinances: The following are applicable and enforceable in the Town of Warwick, Village of Warwick, Village of Florida, and the Village of Greenwood Lake.
Running at Large - Dogs unrestrained off own property
Disturbance of the Peace - habitual howling or barking
Damage/destruction of property other than owner - not limited to and including: urinating and defecating upon the premises of others.
Chase/Harass - cause intimidation of reasonable apprehension of bodily harm or injury.
Habitually chase, run along side, or bark at motor vehicles or bicycles.
Non-removal of feces off public or private property other than owner.

Chester

What is a Sponsor?

With a small monthly donation, a sponsor can help with the medical and daily expenses for a homeless cat or dog.

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What is a Member?

With a modest annual donation a member assists us in our efforts in making a difference in the lives of hundreds of lost, stray and abandoned pets in our community

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What is a Volunteer?

Volunteers at our shelter offer their time and assistance by helping with our fundraisers, walking dogs or socializing and feeding our homeless pets. Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Whatever time you invest as a volunteer is rewarded by the happy faces of our shelter guests. Call us at (845) 986-2473.

What should I do if my pet is missing?

Contact your local humane society or contact the Warwick Valley Humane Society, Inc., immediately at 845-986-2473 if you're in our area.
Notify your police department.
Check all surrounding animal shelters.
Advertise - newspapers, radio, TV, flyers.
KEEP LOOKING!

What do you do if you find a dog?

Notify your local Police Department - It's the LAW!
Contact your local and surrounding Humane Societies.
Use caution, check for identification tags.

What to do if you find a cat?

There is no easy answer to this question because admitting cats to our shelter facility is based on space availability. Keep in mind that a friendly cat is someone's missing pet. If you feed a stray, he/she will never go home. Do not encourage him/her to stay unless you plan to keep him. Call our shelter for information about SNR (Spay, neuter and return for future surrender) program for friendly Warwick strays. Stray cats are most likely not vaccinated, especially wild or feral cats. Do not approach or attempt to handle. You will be putting yourself and your pets at risk.

Impoundment

For the protection of the dog and the community, any dog found "running at large" will be impounded at the animal shelter by the Animal Control Officer. The Town of Warwick has established the following fees: first offense - $35, second offense - $50, third offense - $75. The Town of Chester has established a $50.00 fee per impoundment. There are additional fees for each day the dog remains at the shelter. All dogs must have a current rabies inoculation and NY State dog license prior to leaving the facility.

Enumeration

Enumeration is a dog census conducted by the Town Clerk and performed by Animal Control Officers for the purpose of dog licensing. Enumeration is presently underway in the Towns Warwick and Chester.