General Information

Nuisance Dog

Dogs are not allowed to roam and must be under control. If a dog roams and/or causes damage the owner will be liable.

Animal Abuse

If an animal is being abused or neglected please contact the Regional Animal Control District Immediately

Cats

It is important to neuter and spay cats as they contribute to the spread of Feline AIDS and Leukemia.

A responsible cat owner spays or neuters his/her cat between 5 and 6 months of age. By law cats need to be vaccinated for rabies from 3 months of age.

Cats are best kept indoors as there are many calls about lost cats, Coyotes and fishers are usually the cause.

Rabies

Rabies is a widespread, viral infection transmitted through the saliva of infected warm-blooded animals. The virus attacks the nervous system and, if left untreated, is 100 percent fatal in animals. Rabies usually begins subtly, with pet owners first noticing that their pet goes off its food and just "doesn't seem right". The animal may become restless and irritable, have a "strange look in its eyes" and make funny sounding cries or barks. As illness progresses, nervous system signs become more obvious with tremors appearing, difficulty walking and swallowing, and even convulsions and paralysis developing. Affected animals may or may not try to bite or show other signs of aggression.

Rabies Questions

Anyone having questions concerning dogs, cats and other domestic animals that may have been exposed to a suspected rabid animal should contact the State Animal Control Division at (860) 713-2506.

Anyone having questions concerning possible human exposure to rabies should contact  the state Department of Public Health at (860) 509-7994.

Anyone having questions concerning wildlife, including unusual behavior, can contact the Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division at (860) 424-3011 or for emergencies (860) 424-3333.

Rabies Symptoms