Animal Control Officer

The Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing State laws and the Town Ordinance dealing with the care, treatment, licensing, and impounding of animals; picks up sick, injured, stray, or vicious animals; and issues citations for violations. Yearly dog licensing is done by the Town Clerk.

• Hours of Operation: Dispatch Center open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Location: Public Safety Facility (6041 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255)
• Telephone: (802) 362-2022
• Facsimile: (802) 362-0202

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1 or the Police Department Dispatch Center at (802) 362-2022.  The Dispatch Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Police Officer Craig Watrus serves as the Town's Animal Control Officer. He can be contacted by calling the Dispatch Center at (802) 362-2022.

The Animal Control Officer reports to the Chief of Police.