TOWN OF GREENPORT
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Animal Control

Town of Greenport Dog Control Officer​
Dogs Only

Jennifer Pinkowski
Cell Phone: 518-567-7668
Email: greenportdco@yahoo.com

For dog reports in need of immediate attention, please call the cell phone. The email is not monitored as frequently and may take longer to get a response.

2023 Rabies Clinic Dates & Locations

Animal Reporting:
  • For animal cruelty or animal abandonment reports of any kind please contact a Police Dept.
  • For cats you will need to contact the Columbia Greene Humane Society, Animal Kind or a similar agency.
    • Please note that there is no official department to handle stray or feral cats in Greenport, so contacting an agency will be at your own expense.
  • For wildlife you will need to contact DEC or the Police Dept.
    • Please note that they may only be able to assist you in the case of an aggressive, wild animal or if there is an immediate threat to the public.
  • For nuisance wildlife, you will need to contact a pest control specialist at your own expense.
  • For Livestock and Farm Animals contact any of the Police agencies.

Greenport Dog Licenses:
Every dog 4 months of age or older owned in New York State for over 30 days must be licensed in the municipality in which the dog is harbored. If you have not yet obtained a license for your dog(s) please do so immediately with the Greenport Town Clerk.

The cost of a Dog License in Greenport is:
$11.00 for Spay or Neutered
$18.00 for Unaltered

At the time of making an application you will need to have:
  • Payment
  • Proof of rabies vaccination (including the manufacturer name for the serum and serum lot number)
  • Proof that your dog is spayed or neutered (if applicable). You will need this proof to receive the reduced fee of $11.00

For Your Dog(s) License to Remain Valid, It Must Be Renewed Annually

*The penalty for harboring an unlicensed dog may result in a fine up to $250 or imprisonment for a period of no more than 15 days. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

​Related Contacts:

Greenport Town Hall

600 Town Hall Drive, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-4656

Greenport Police Dept
500 Town Hall Drive, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-6121

New York State Police (Troop K – Livingston)
3353 Route 9, Hudson, NY 12534
518-851-2001

Columbia County Sheriff’s Dept
85 Industrial Tract, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-3344

Columbia-Greene Humane Society (SPCA)
111 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-6044

Animalkind
721 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
518-822-8643

Helpful Links:
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Columbia and Greene Counties DCO List
Dog Control Officer’s of Columbia & Greene Counties

State of New York, Department of Agriculture And Markets – Article 7
NYS AML Article 7

State of New York, Department of Agriculture And Markets – Article 26
Animal Cruelty Law

Animal Industry Laws and Regulation
https://agriculture.ny.gov/laws-regulations?f%5B0%5D=filter_term%3A201

Town of Greenport Animal Codes
Town of Greenport, Chapter 46, Animals

FDA Pet Food Recalls 
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/recalls-withdrawals

Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA
https://cghs.org/

ASPCA – American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
https://www.aspca.org/

AnimalKind
http://animalkindny.org/
  • Home
    • About Us
    • History
  • Departments and Services
    • Animal Control
    • Assessor's Office
    • Building Inspector
    • Fire Department
    • Highway Department
    • Historical Society
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Planning Board
    • Police Department
    • Senior Citizens
    • Tax Collector
    • Town Clerk's
    • Town Court
    • Water & Sewer
  • News and Events
  • Government
    • Town Laws/Code
    • Comprehensive Plan
  • Contact
  • Documents & Forms