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The Police Department is responsible for animal control within the city limits of Covington. The animal control officer handles all calls for service concerning dogs at large, wild animals and other similar complainants. The ACO receives training through the department and the Cardinal Criminal Justice Training Academy and departmental Field Training Officer's. The ACO has several other additional duties assigned to him such as the enforcement of the cities junk vehicle ordinance and parking enforcement in the downtown area. The ACO normally works from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday through Friday and can be reached by calling the police department at 540-965-6333. During working hours, the ACO handles anywhere from 70-100 calls per month and picks up on average 20 stray dogs per month. Animals captured by the ACO are taken to the Alleghany Humane Society. Dogs are held at the shelter for 10 days then placed up for adoption to the public. Cats are not picked up by the Animal Control Officer, although they may be taken to the shelter by individual citizens for a nominal fee. The shelter can be reached at (540) 862-2436. The main purpose for animal control is to ensure that citizens are safe from animals, domestic and wild, and that animals are safe and properly cared for. The City of Covington does have a leash law that requires that dogs must be restrained from running at large in public areas. Questions concerning animal control issues may be directed to the ACO at the police department during normal working hours at (540) 965-6333
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ACO Delbert Smith patrols the city during normal duty hours looking for stray animals. He also is involved in numerous other activities within the department, such as junk vehicle enforcement, parking enforcement and assistance with traffic details. |
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