Animal Control

Dog Control
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets requires that all dogs four months and older with a current rabies vaccination be licensed. The Town’s licensing fee for spayed/neutered dogs is $8.00 per dog and $18.00 per non-spayed/non-neutered dog. This license must be renewed annually.

The Dog Control Officer’s duties include: Enforcement of dog licensing and ordinances as well as dog bite investigations. Dogs must be effectively restricted or controlled by a person by means of a leash not exceeding 15 feet in length. The Town limit is 3 dogs per household (location based).

If your dog goes missing, contact us immediately!  KEEP TAGS ON YOUR DOG AT ALL TIMES! It is the law in NYS that all dogs must be identified. If your dog is licensed in the Town and has identification tags on, we will return your dog in a timely manner. We cannot release any dog that is not licensed. If your dog cannot be identified, it will be brought to the Niagara County SPCA. You will be required to provide proof of licensing and rabies as well as pay a $25 redemption fee at the office before attempting to pick up your dog.

If your dog is sick or injured and requires medical attention after hours, there are emergency vets in the area.  Contact your local vet for more information.   

The Town Dog Control Officer Does Not Handle Feline or Wildlife Issues!

CATS
All feline issues should be directed to the SPCA or any of the cat rescue groups in the area. 

DEER
For dead deer on Town Roads contact our Highway department at 716-439-9522. For County Roads, contact the Niagara County Highway Department at 716-439-7360. For State Highways, contact the NYS Highway Department at 716-438-2396

WILDLIFE
Please contact the office for a list of Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators near you that may be able to assist (charges may apply). You may also contact the Department of Environmental Conservation regarding wildlife or the Niagara County Department of Health.

Dog Control Officer –
Barry Kobrin
Town of Lockport
6560 Dysinger Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Cell: 716-628-2347
Office: 716-439-9524

Office Hours: 
Monday through Friday,
8:30am to 4:30pm

Non-Emergency Sheriff
716-438-3393

Niagara County SPCA
716-731-4368