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Animal Control / Animal Shelter
Contact TypeContact Information
Contact:
Director - Animal Services
Address:
Richard Murray Animal Shelter
6363 French's Mill Road
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
Phone:
518-861-6855
Hours:
Mon - Fri
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 
Name
Title
Phone
Richard Savage
Director of Animal Services
518-861-6855
Bob Meyers
Animal Control Officer
518-356-1501

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The Town of Guilderland’s Animal Control Department is responsible for a number of duties Town-wide, including:  

        Insuring that pets are appropriately licensed and that shots are current
        Guarding the public against animals running at large
        Removing injured or dead animals from Town roadways
        Working proactively to reunite lost pets with their owners
        Educating the public about the spaying and neutering of pets
        Enforcing all relevant sections of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law
        Securing well-screened loving homes for orphaned animals
       Maintaining a modern and humane animal shelter facility

        The Animal Control Department conducts its operations from the Richard Murray Animal Shelter at 6363 French’s Mill Road in Guilderland Center. The Animal Shelter was fully renovated and upgraded in 2006, utilizing a combination of Town funds and private-sector donations,  including 400 tiles purchased by area supporters that grace its walls.
        

        Animal Control Department employees spend much of their time on the road throughout the Town carrying out their duties.

During 2011, they:                                                                      
 -Responded to 1,383 calls                                                             
        -Dealt with 12 animal bite reports                                                      
        -Removed 111 dead animals from roads throughout the Town
        -Reunited 63 lost or runaway pets with their owners
        -Placed 26 dogs in permanent adoptive homes
        -Placed 17 cats in permanent adoptive homes
        -Handled 78 home visits to check on animals
        -Conducted 60 Tours of the Animal Shelter

The Richard Murray Animal Shelter is normally open to the public from 10:00 A.M.- 3:30 P.M. on Monday through Friday. Occasionally, emergency calls will require staff to be in other locations during those hours.
If you are interested in adopting a pet, you are encouraged to contact Animal Control Director Rich Savage at the shelter (phone 861-6855) to discuss the steps involved. Our commitment to finding homes for orphaned animals includes both an interview and a home visit to insure placement with qualified and loving families.

Animal Shelter Intake - The Richard Murray Animal Shelter operated by the Town of Guilderland will accept dogs and cats currently owned by Guilderland residents for adoption placement. Animals coming into the shelter for adoption must be: generally healthy domestic dogs and cats at least six months old; spayed or neutered; up-to-date on rabies, feline leukemia, and distemper shots; and people-friendly and socialized. Dogs must be currently licensed in the Town of Guilderland.

The shelter does not accept animals that owners are unwilling to keep due to age or poor health, nor does it take pregnant or stray animals or feral cats. Guilderland Animal Control staff will work with owners to locate rescue groups that can deal with animals that the shelter cannot accept. Due to space limitations, the shelter has a maximum capacity of nine dogs and five cats at any point in time.

Photos and information about cats and dogs that are ready for adoption is posted on the Animal Control page of the Town website, www.townofguilderland.org. People interested in adopting a pet from the shelter can inquire at 861-6855 or by visiting the shelter during its regular public hours.

REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE GUILDERLAND ANIMAL SHELTER AS FOLLOWS:
  
ADOPTIONS: 
DOG:
 $75.00
SENIORS: 
 $35.00
CAT:
Currently at $0  No Increase
 
REDEMPTIONS: 
1ST CONTACT: 
$20.00
2ND CONTACT:  
$30.00 (Within a 30 day time period)
3rd   CONTACT:
$40.00 (Within a 30 day time period)
BOARDING/IMPOUNDMENT:   
$25.00 PER DAY

The pets shown below are currently available for adoption:

                                        

DOGS:

"Darla"

This 2 year old female spayed terrier mix is young, timid but really good with people.  She's very sweet and looking for a good home.



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"Sparky"
 
 This neutered male terrier mix is 1 1/2 years old .  He is available for adoption.
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"Ruby"
 
 This younger female is a small dog, good with other dogs.  She is available for adoption.
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"Blackjack"

Blackjack is a 3/4 year old neutered lab mix.  Please call 861-6855 for adoption information.
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CATS:


This 3 year old female spayed cat is looking for a good home!
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This young spayed female tiger is ready for adoption right now!
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For more information on these pets, please call the Guilderland Animal Shelter at 861-6855

                

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