Animal Control

The primary function of the Animal Control Officer (ACO) is to enforce both the New York State Agriculture and Markets Laws regarding dog licensing and dangerous dogs and Town of Halfmoon Ordinances relating to animals, as well as bite case investigations and quarantine management.  The Animal Control Officer is also responsible to make sure that the regulations governing the use of the Halfmoon Scentral Bark Dog Park are followed by park goers.  However, these are not the entirety of an Animal Control Officer’s responsibilities. The Office also acts as a clearinghouse for information regarding lost and found pets in our community and this information is shared with other local animal agencies. Additionally Animal Control acts as a resource for residents looking for information regarding wildlife and responsible pet ownership; as a community educator about bite prevention and canine body language and as adjunct investigating authority with police agencies in cases of animal abuse and neglect.

Biography:

Since 2015 Officer Hanna has been an Animal Control Officer in the Greater Capital District.  She joined the Town of Halfmoon staff with extensive Animal Control experience in November of 2024. She has attended several of the Annual ACO/DCO conferences sponsored by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Officer Hanna has wide knowledge in the area of trapping wildlife and TNR programs.  Victoria is a seasoned animal foster parent with vast experience for the last 20 years with bottle baby kittens. She is personally a pet parent and has a deep and abiding love of all animals.  As a Halfmoon resident for over two decades, she is excited to have the opportunity to serve the community in which she lives.