The officers of the Animal Control Department enforce state laws and town ordinances relating to animals. The department also responds to complaints involving sick wildlife. The officers also maintain the Animal Control Facility and care for the animals sheltered there.

The Town of Vernon has a policy, outlined below, for Barking dog complaints

Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 22-363 states:

Nuisance. No person shall own or harbor a dog or dogs which is or are a nuisance by reason of vicious disposition or excessive barking or other disturbance, or, by such barking or other disturbance, is or are a source of annoyance to any sick person residing in the immediate vicinity. Violation of any provision of this section shall be an infraction for the first offense and such person shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days or both for each subsequent offense and the court or judge may make such order concerning the restraint or disposal of such dog or dogs as may be deemed necessary.

Often, pet owners are not aware their dog(s) are causing an inconvenience to others. Once aware, many dog owners take steps to correct the problem. We ask that neighbors seek an amicable solution before involving Vernon Animal Control.

Jerold Casida, Animal Control Officer
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James Lockhart, Assistant Animal Control Officer
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Routine animal control calls: 860-872-9126
Shelter and adoption: 860-870-3558
Department E-mail address: Email Animal Control

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Town of Vernon Animal Shelter
100 Windsorville Road, Vernon

Shelter Hours:
Saturday through Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

See pets available for adoption and lost pet notices on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Vernondogpound

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