Animal Control Officer
April Leiler
Animal Control Officer
475-227-1214
animalcontrol@townofdurhamct.org
John Miller
Assistant Animal Control Officer
860-316-7384
If you are experiencing an emergency and there is no immediate answer at above number call: State Police Troop F: 860-399-9480
The Town of Durham enforces the Connecticut General Statutes as they pertain to dog licensing, roaming dogs, the care of, abuse and neglect of dogs, the enforcement of laws relating to cats, and the control of rabies, in order to ensure the safety and welfare of citizens and animals.
Durham Animal Control is on Facebook at Durham CT Animal Control. Please check this page regularly for updates and information
Roaming and Barking 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.
Dog Licensing
All dogs need to be licensed. Yearly renewals are due June 1st of every year. Please bring your current rabies vaccination certificate and a spay/neuter certificate (if applicable) to the Town Clerkâs Office or call 860-349-3453 with any questions. There is a $1.00 per month, per dog, late fee for all dogs registered after June 30. Follow this link for more on dog licensing requirements.
Rabies Information
The most common signs of rabies are:
Fever
Loss of appetite
Excessive irritability
Unusual vocalizations
Change of behavior
Restlessness
Jumping at noises
Trouble walking
Excess salivation
Tremors
Convulsions
Paralysis
Unprovoked aggression.
Nuisance or Injured Wildlife
For calls pertaining to NUISANCE or INJURED WILDLIFE issues call: State of CT DEEP: 860-424-3011
Rangers covering Middlesex County:
Joe Ruggiero
Harold Lindo
cell 860-462-3468
DEEP Emergency Dispatch 860-424-3333
DEEP Wildlife Division 860-424-3011
DEEP Durham Nuisance Operator - rabid animals 860-306-1991
DEEP: Dennis Schain, Communications Director 860-424-3110
Dennis.schain@po.state.ct.us