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Animal Control Division
Elaine Road
Westport CT, 06880
Phone: 203-341-5076
Emergency: 203-341-6000

 Saponare Joe              Reid Peter
Joe Saponare, a native Westporter, was promoted to the Animal Control Officer position in 2019 after serving as Assistant Animal Control Officer for 18 years. As a native Westporter and graduate of Staples High School, Joe brings years of experience and familiarity with the community. He resides in Westport with his wife and has four children and four grandchildren.              Peter V.K. Reid, Assistant Animal Control Officer, has also served as an animal control officer in Weston and is the associate director of Wildlife in Crisis, a Weston-based wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. Mr. Reid is a graduate of Hobart College in Geneva, NY. He resides in Weston with his wife, daughter, and three dogs.

 

The Animal Control Division, under direct supervision of the Westport Police Department, is responsible for enforcement of local and state laws affecting domestic and wild animal life.

Animal Control Officers (ACO's) work seven days a week and are subject to emergency callbacks when needed. Currently, the animal shelter is open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. However it is recommended that visitors call first as the ACO's are frequently out of the building.

The phone number for the shelter is (203) 341-5076. Messages should be left for the ACO's at that number for non-emergency complaints and/or requests. In the event that an ACO needs to be contacted immediately, or in the event of an emergency (such as a dog hit by car) please call the Police Department at (203) 341-6000.

The Westport Animal Shelter Advocates (WASA) perform numerous volunteer duties in and around the shelter, including dog-walking and socialization for dogs in need of homes. You can follow them here.

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