Animal Shelter/Animal Control

This page includes a section on the Saugerties Animal Shelter and a section covering Animal Control.

ANIMAL SHELTER

A shelter for dogs and cats is located at the Transfer Station on Route 212 in Saugerties.  All dogs redeemed or adopted from the shelter must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed.  All dogs and cats adopted from Town facilities must be spayed or neutered as required by N.Y. State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets.

Some useful Animal Shelter contact info:

For regular updates on the Saugerties Animal Shelter, including photos of resident dogs and cat and information on birthday fundraisers for the Shelter, visit and/or like the Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter Facebook Page.

ANIMAL SHELTER JOB OPENING

Saugerties Animal Shelter is seeking a Part-Time Kennel Assistant.  $15.50/hour with 15 to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, medicating and exercising animals.

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must have their own, reliable transportation along with a clean Drivers License.  Applicants:

  • Should be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Should have a flexible schedule, as early mornings, weekends and some holidays are required
  • Must be able to handle dogs of all sizes and fractious cats
  • Should be a team player
  • Should have good communication skills. 
Candidates should also be comfortable answering phones and working with people.

Experience working in a similar environment is preferred.


Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Elly Monfett
4 High Street
Saugerties, NY 12477

ANIMAL SHELTER OFFICIALS

elly potrait.jpgElly Monfett - Executive Director Elly Monfett has been employed at the Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter since February 2013.  She took over a managerial position when shelter founder, Marie Post, passed away.  She previously owned and operated Dogwood Kennels in Malden, NY.

Phone: 845-679-0339

 



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morgan portrait.jpgMorgan Bach - Shelter manager Morgan Bach has been employed at the Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter since October 2016. A born and raised animal lover from West Saugerties, she is happy to assist you in finding the perfect new family member. 



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shalan portrait.jpgShalan Newkirk - Cat Coordinator Shalan Newkirk has been employed at the Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter since February 2020. Shalan started out as a volunteer in 2016. A self-proclaimed cat lady and lover of all animals, she specializes in neonatal kittens, seniors and special needs cat care.


 

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cherish portrait.jpgCherish - Mascot

 

The Town Board liaison to the Animal Shelter shelter is Mike Ivino.

ANIMAL CONTROL

Animal Control Person/Contact: Adam Saunders is the Animal Control person and his number is 518-291-3335.

adam portrait.jpgAdam Saunders - Dog Control Officer Adam Saunders has been with the Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter since February 2022. With many years of animal handling experience, he makes an excellent addition to the team. He is a co-founder of Ulster County Canines in Saugerties.



 

Licensing for Dogs: Unspayed or Unneutered Dogs are $15.00 ... $3.00 of which will be sent to the NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets toward the spay/neuter program.  Spayed or Neutered Dogs are $6.00.

Proof that rabies vaccinations are up-to-date is necessary to procure a license. A dog of 4 months age or older must be licensed.  For more information on licensing, please contact the Saugerties Town Clerk.