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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER |
Bruce Rau Strawberry Hill Durham, CT 06422 Phone: (860) 349-3980
animalcontrol@townofdurhamct.org |
Assistant Animal Control Officers: |
April Leiler (860) 349-3980 or (860) 349-2505 Marty Rau (860) 349-3980 |
| Authority: |
Town Charter, Section 6-11 (refers to Dog Warden)* |
Powers and
Duties: |
Those powers and duties provided by the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut |
Printed
Regulations: |
Section 22-327 to Section 22-380 and additional appropriate statutes of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut. |
| Appointing Authority: |
Appointed by the Board of Selectmen |
| Term of Office: |
Two years |
| History: |
*At a Board of Selectmen's meeting on November 10, 1997 it was decided that the dog warden would be called the animal control officer. PA91-159 replaced references to "local dog warden" with references to "municipal animal control officer" and PA 96-243 included "other animals" within the coverage of appropriate sections of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut. | Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Licenses: All dogs over 6 months of age must be licensed. Licenses are due in June of each year. In order to license your dog, you must bring a current rabies certificate and the license fee to the Town Clerk's Office. If necessary, this can also be done by mail. Fees are $8.00 for a spayed or neutered dog. $19.00 for an intact (unspayed or unneutered) dog and $51.00 for a kennel license that covers 10 dogs. Roaming Dogs: There is no leash law in Durham, however, dogs must be under the owner's control at all times and cannot be allowed to roam freely at any time. Barking Dogs: A barking dog is a public nuisance complaint, 24 hours a day. Offenses and Fines
| State Statute |
Offense |
Fine |
| 22-322d |
Failure of owner or keeper to redeem captured or impounded cat within 120 hours of receiving notice |
$75.00 |
| 22-333 |
Failure to redeem impounded dog, cat or other animal |
$75.00 |
| 22-339b |
Failure of owner or keeper of dog or cat to have animal vaccinated or revaccinated for rabies |
$136.00 |
| 22-349 |
Owning or keeping unlicensed dog and failure to purchase license and pay fee for impounded dog |
$75.00 |
| 22-363 |
Owning or harboring dog as such to create a nuisance (1st offense) |
$75.00 |
| 22-364a |
Allowing a dog to roam |
$92.00 |
| 22-364a |
Intentionally or recklessly releasing domestic animal that causes damage to real property in excess of $100.00 |
$75.00 |
| 22-364b |
Failure of owner or keeper to restrain dog on leash when dog is in proximity of blind, deaf or mobility impaired person accompanied by a guide dog |
$92.00 |
| 22-366 |
Illegal cropping dog's year (1st offense) |
$50.00 | Protect Yourself and Your Family From Rabies The barrier between wildlife and your family are your pets. Please vaccinate both pets and strays you feed. The most common signs of rabies are: - falling over
- inability to move
- walking as if drunk
- aggressive-type behavior
If your pet has open wounds, DO NOT handle the animal without first putting on latex gloves. |