The Town of Highlands Dog Control Unit is comprised of one Dog Control Officer who covers the Town of Highlands and Village of Highland Falls for enforcement and sheltering stray or impounded dogs. The officer is under the direction of Town of Highlands Police Chief Frank Pierri.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Town of Highlands Dog Control Unit is to balance the health, safety and welfare needs of the people and dogs in the Town of Highlands. Through our mission we will educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, aggressively investigate animal cruelty cases, provide compassion and humane care for stray, abused, and abandoned dogs in our town, give adoptable dogs a second chance at a forever home, and humanely euthanize animals when necessary and appropriate. 

Dog Control Local Law
Local Law Number 2 of the year 2013: Download Link

Dog Adoption Form
For those interested in adopting a dog from the Town of Highlands: Download Link