Animal Control
Tolland Animal Control,
a division of the Public Safety Department
118 Old Post Road
Tolland, CT 06084
(located behind the Tolland Highway Garage)
DEPARTMENT MISSION:
Our mission is to achieve the most efficient and effective use of resources for the benefit of the citizens and animals, to create an environment in which people can move about safely, to minimize euthanasia by promoting our facility’s pets for adoption in as many ways as possible and to maintain management excellence. On a daily basis, the two officers in the Animal Control division perform a variety of services that help animals and humans alike. They rescue injured animals; control stray and potentially dangerous domestic and wild animals roaming at large; and bring lost pets into the animal shelter where their owners can reclaim them.
The division takes an active role in enforcing local and state ordinances concerning the licensing and treatment of animals. Every complaint and cruelty case is investigated, and arrests can be made when individuals are found to be in non-compliance with the laws.
Staff members are part-time employees so please call the Animal Control Office prior to visiting the dog pound to ensure that staff is available to assist you.
News Releases:
February 13, 2012
The Tolland Animal Control Department would like to notify residents in town that a survey for unlicensed dogs will be conducted. Pursuant to the Regulations of State Agencies Section 22-349-1, Animal Control Officers will be contacting residents at random during the next several weeks. This activity will commence on or about March 1, 2012 and conclude by April 30, 2012.
Reminder to dog owners: Dogs age six months and older are required to be licensed. Licenses are available in the Town Clerk’s Office located in Town Hall during regular business hours. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday closed. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. All dog licenses purchased from June 1, 2011 to present are considered current and owners may renew their licenses beginning in June 2012. If you no longer own or the dog is deceased, please contact 860-871-3676 to update our licensing database.
January 24, 2012
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) will conduct a statewide pet spay/nueter program called “Connecticut’s Big Fix”. This event will be held from February 20th – 24th, 2012. This program is for those who are a recipient of either the Rental Assistance Program or the Section 8 Program. Please click on the link for more details —->>> CT BIG FIX
Animal Control Office Phone:
(860) 871-3676
Animal Control Fax:
(860) 871-4430
Hours:
Weekdays: By Appointment
Weekends: By appointment
Animal Control Department Staff Directory:
Tina Binheimer, Animal Control Officer – Pager: 860-588-3642
Michael LaPointe , Animal Control Officer – Pager: 860-588-3643
(In the event that the ACO on duty cannot be reached, you may contact the other officer as both cover for each other.)
Ms. Binheimer’s hours are:
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
She is “on call” after 3:00 p.m. on these days.
Mr. LaPointe’s hours are:
Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
He is “on call” after his shift on these days.
