Reminder! Town of Owego Dog Owners

The Town of Owego Dog Control Office, Thomas R. Cipar, would like to remind all dog owners in the Town of Owego that:

1. The State Law Requires: The owner shall place and keep on each licensed dog a suitable collar, to which shall be securely attached the tag applicable to such dog, this includes rabies tag also.

2. The State Law Says: No person shall own or harbor a dog unless licensed within their jurisdiction. Licenses shall not be required for dogs under the age of 6 months, which are not at large.

3. The Town and County Leash Law does not allow for any dog to run loose in any part of the town or county, including town parks. Fines for the failure to comply is: Un-licensed Dog - $20.00, Dog Running at Large - $250.00

Please license and leash your dog, it's the law!