Animal Ordinances in Putnam County, NY (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Putnam County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Putnam County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pet Store Rules
Putnam County pet stores, dealers, sellers and shelters must check the county's online Animal Cruelty Registry before every sale, adoption, exchange or transfer, and may not knowingly place an animal with anyone listed on it. Violations bring escalating fines and, on repeat, a misdemeanor charge.
Putnam County Pet Store Abuse-Registry Check
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 115-5
§ 115-5. Prohibition from transferring animal ownership to animal abuse offenders. ... No pet seller, pet dealer, pet store, animal shelter, other person or entity located in Putnam County, or any other authorized agents thereof, shall knowingly sell, exchange or otherwise transfer the ownership of any animal to any person listed on the registry. ... Prior to the sale, adoption, exchange, or ot...
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