The Animal Control office is responsible for ensuring all domestic animals (i.e., pets) in the Town of Irondequoit are cared for in accordance with town and state regulations, in order to promote public safety and animal welfare.
In addition to domestic animals, Animal Control is also responsible for the safe removal of animal carcasses from any Town owned roadways and often assists with the removal of wildlife trapped on private property.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
For an emergency situation any time of day, please contact 9-1-1 immediately.
Scott Donahue, Officer
Animal Control
Town of Irondequoit
1280 Titus Avenue
Rochester, New York
(585) 336-6052
animalcontrol@irondequoit.org
Any dog over the age of 4 months must be registered with the Town. Licenses need to be renewed yearly.
You may apply for a license online or in person in the Clerk’s Office (1st Floor) at Town Hall.
Please note, for a first time license you are required to provide:
Licensing Fees:
Dog License Application | Renew Dog License Online
Code Restrictions for Dogs/Cats
All dog and cat owners in the Town of Irondequoit are responsible for the safe harboring and care of their animal(s) to avoid any public nuisance or property damage. For specific information regarding these guidelines please reference Chapter 79 of the Irondequoit Town Code.
Unattended Dogs Seized by the Town
All dogs seized by the Town will be safely held in a local animal shelter. If the seized dog bears a license tag the owner will be notified either in person or via mail.
Seized dogs will be held for the following time periods:
Each year, the Town of Irondequoit conducts one free rabies clinic for Irondequoit residents’ cats and dogs. This page will be updated when more information about the next event is available. Please check back.
Some animal related issues and concerns are addressed and/or enforced through agencies outside of the Town. Below are some of the most common county and state agencies and the issues they are responsible for.
Monroe County Department of Health
The Monroe County Health Department addresses rodent control and animal bites/rabies concerns.
New York State Department of Conservation (NYSDEC)
NYSDEC enforces regulations related to deer feeding, deer management and other wildlife best practices.
Below are the pets that have been reported as lost and/or pets found by Animal Control. Pets will remain on the Lost and Found list for one calendar year before being removed, unless otherwise requested by owner.
No lost/found pets at this time
We will do our best to keep this list as current as possible. Please call Animal Control at 336-6052 if you have any questions.
If you'd like us to add your missing pet or a pet that you've found, please call us or send us an email at animalcontrol@irondequoit.org
