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1. How do I contact Animal Control and where are you located?

Southampton Animal Control is located at 18 Jackson Avenue, Hampton Bays, NY 11946. You can call Southampton Animal Control at 631-702-2915 or fax 631-728-3688 or email us. Animal Control officers are on duty 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding national holidays.

2. What do I do if I have an animal emergency when Animal Control is closed?

For emergencies you should call the Southampton Town Police at 631-728-5000. They will be able to contact an Animal Control officer.

3. What do I do if I see a stray animal?

Call Animal Control at 631-702-2915.

4. What do I do if I find a stray cat?

Animal Control does not pick up stray cats, but tame cats may be brought to the animal shelter to allow their owners to reclaim them or for evaluation and adoption. Please call the shelter at 631-728-7387 before bringing in stray cats.

5. What are the Town’s rules for animals “at large”?

The Southampton Town Code states that it is unlawful for any dog or other domestic animal to be at large. “At large” is defined as any animal that is unleashed and on property open to the public or is on private property not owned or leased by the owner of the animal, unless permission for such presence has been obtained.

6. What is a feral cat?

Feral cats are the offspring of domestic cats that have not been socialized. Animal Control does not pick up feral cats and the shelter does not accept them. The Southampton Animal Shelter offers support to residents of the Town through their AdvoCat Program which includes trapping, spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations and releasing . For more information, contact the Animal Shelter at 631-728-7387.

7. What do I do if I find injured wildlife?

Southampton Animal Control does not handle wildlife. Southampton residents can contact the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hampton at 631-728-WILD (728-9453) for assistance.

8. What are the hours of operation for the Southampton Animal Shelter?

The Animal Shelter is open 7-days-a-week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, it is closed on the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Easter
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Closed 1/2 day Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

9. What types of animals does the shelter offer for adoption?

The shelter has many dogs and cats that are available for adoption. They occasionally get other animals like rabbits, hamsters, birds and reptiles. All of the shelter’s available animals can be viewed on the shelter website.

10. Can I board my dog or cat at the shelter?

The shelter does not provide boarding services. Check your local listing for veterinarians or boarding kennels.

11. Are volunteers permitted at the shelter?

The Southampton Animal Shelter welcomes volunteers. Please call 631-728-7387 for info.

12. Does the shelter have a veterinary clinic?

The shelter does have a veterinary clinic on site. They offer low-cost spaying/neutering, vaccinations, wellness exams, dental cleanings and microchipping.. You can contact the clinic at 631-728-7387, ext. 226 for more information.

13. Where do I apply for a dog license?

• Dog Licensing Information
• Dog Licensing Application

You may apply for a dog license at either Town Clerk locations:

• Town Clerk’s Office (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
  116 Hampton Road
  Southampton, NY 11968
  631-287-5740
• Town Clerk‘s Annex (Tuesday and Thursday Only, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
  25 Ponquogue Avenue
  Hampton Bays, NY 11946
  631-723-2712