Dog Control Office

Since July 1, 2009, the Evans Police Department’s Dog Control Officers have taken over the duties that were previously handled by the Erie County S.P.C.A. All questions regarding missing dogs should be directed to the Evans Police Department.

The Town of Evans has three Dog Control Officers, Michael Franey (full time), John
Latimore (part time), and Melissa Zieminek (part time). Evans Dog Control Officers
investigate complaints, capture and impound stray, vicious, or injured dogs in the Towns
of Evans and Brant and Villages of Angola and Farnham. Evans DCOs are also
responsible for enforcing ordinances governing licensing, impounding, humane treatment, sanitation and disposal of animals. Please do not handle wild animals unless there is an imminent threat to yourself.

• All dogs picked up by Dog Control or Evans Police, after a short time, will be
  housed at the Eden Vet Clinic
• Please call and report dog control issues to the Evans Police at 716-549-3600
•  To redeem your dog, you must first contact DCO Franey, then proceed to the Town of Evans Town Clerk’s office and provide proof of up-to-date rabies
  vaccination and dog license information. If your dog is not currently vaccinated or licensed this must be done before the dog can be released. The Eden Vet Clinic will vaccinate your dog at your cost. The fee for housing your dog is
  $35.00 for the first day, and $30.00 for each additional day 
• After 10 days unclaimed dogs will be transferred to the Erie County SPCA where they will be evaluated for adoption
• Loose dogs who are sent to the Eden Vet Clinic will be posted on the Police Department’s Facebook and Instagram pages
• Note to dog owners: If your dog is microchipped, please make sure that all phone
  numbers and addresses are current with the company that your dog is
  microchipped with. If you move or change phone numbers and your dog gets lost we have no way to find you and reunite you with your dog
• We recommend that your dog always wears a collar with identification
• We recommend that for all dogs with invisible fence collars that you routinely check your fence collar batteries
• Report all dog bites to the Evans Police
• No person shall keep more than three dogs (four months of age or older) on any premises in the Town of Evans

We do not handle stray cats we recommend you contact: