Town of Palermo Dog Control Officer:
Fred Rosencranz - DCO
Nicole Vant - DCO Deputy

Kennel: (315) 593-2333 ext 226  
Cell: (315) 402-9109  
Fax: (315) 598-2075
email: [email protected]

Please remember that the D.C.O. cannot do anything about cats.  The law prohibits the dog control officer from picking up stray cats or anything else that is NOT a dog.

All dogs in New York State MUST be licensed by the age of 4 months and older.  It doesn't matter if they are confined to the house or not, ALL dogs must be licensed in accordance to NYS Ag & Markets Law Article 7.

Dog License Fees are as follows:

Unspayed/Unneutered: $13.00
Spayed/Neutered: $ 6.00

In order to get a dog license, you must have a current rabies certificate.  The Town Clerk will issue a license with a current rabies certificate.

All dogs that are redeemed from the kennel, must have proof of license before the dog is allowed to leave the kennel.

The Town of Palermo Dog Control Officer has a CHIP reader to scan for microchips.  If you have found a dog and would like to see if it has a chip, please contact us and we will be happy to scan the dog for you.

If you have FOUND or LOST a dog please CONTACT the DCO IMMEDIATELY, this will insure a quick return home 315-402-9109

If you suspect Animal Cruelty (mistreatment, abandonment, no housing, no food, no water, etc.) please contact 911 and ask for a State Trooper to investigate.  We as Dog Control Officers by law cannot do anything with Animal Cruelty.  Animal Cruelty falls under Article 28 under the Ag and Markets Law and we only deal with Article 7 of the Ag and Markets Law and Town Law.                      

Important Phone #'s:                            
Oswego County Health Dept. Rabies
- 315-349-3564              

DEC
- 315-426-7400                                            

Visit Ag & Markets Law Article 7 Local Law 2 of 2010 that updates fines and fees

Town of Palermo Habitual Barking and Leash Laws

Habitual barking is defined as follows: To engage in habitual loud howling, barking, crying and whining for a constant ten minutes, or intermittently for a half hour, or to conduct itself in such a manner so as to habitually annoy any person, unless the dog(s) is/are actively engaged in hunting, or training for hunting, or service dog(s).

There Is A "Leash" Law In Effect ThroughoutThe Year In The Town Of Palermo  That Prohibits DogsFrom Being At Large! Dogs Must Remain On Its OwnProperty Unless It Is Under Direct Supervision AndControl Of Its Owner Or Responsible Person!!!

Below is the list of Veterinarians in your area.
Tara Animal Hospital PC
8293 ST RT 104
Oswego, NY  13126
315-564-6064

North Country Vet (Pulaski)
4592 US-11
Pulaski NY 13142
315-298-5141

Mexico Veterinary Hospital
48 Cornell Rd Mexico NY 13114
315-963-1300

Highland Animal Hospital
12 Gertrude Dr
Central Square NY 13036
315-668-7387