Frequently Asked Questions

Leash laws are strictly enforced.

It shall be unlawful for any dog in the Town of Hurley to:

1. Run at large
2. Be on any property other than that of its owner or harborer, unless said dog is restrained by an adequate collar and leash, or unless accompanied by or within a reasonable distance of its owner or a responsible person over 12 years of age, able to control the animal. For the purpose of this article, a dog or dogs hunting in company of a hunter or hunters shall be considered as accompanied by its owner.
3. Engage in habitual loud howling or barking, or to conduct itself in such manner so as to habitually annoy any person other than the owner or persons harboring the animal.

It is strongly recommended in the Town of Hurley, as in other towns, that you have your dog neutered or spayed by the time they are 6 months old.

For assistance with low cost spaying and neutering you can call the SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic at 331-5377 or Friends of Animals at 1-800-321-7387.