Keep your pets safe this 4th of July

With the 4^th Of July holiday right around the corner, The Corning Police Department would like to remind dog owners in the city of Corning to ensure your dogs are kept safe during what is a potentially stressful time for them. Safe and Sane fireworks are legal to use in Corning. The loud noises have the potential to frighten our dogs. As a result, the days following July 4^th tend to be busy for our animal control. Corning Police Department receives multiple reports of missing or found dogs, or dogs that are wandering in the roadways. Animal Control will not be on duty from Friday, July 3^rd until Monday, July 6^th. On duty police officers are not equipped to handle animal calls, and will not respond unless the animal is posing a threat to the public. The Corning Police Department asks that you take the necessary steps to protect your dogs well being during the holiday weekend. Please make sure that you have up to date information on your dogs collar, whether it be a tag with your current address and phone number, or have the information hand-written on your dogs collar. Please make sure that your dog has a current City of Corning Dog license which will aide in having your dog returned to you if located, and protect you from being issued a citation for having an unlicensed dog (6.16.180( C ) CMC). Please make sure all of your fences and gates are secure to prevent your dog from escaping, or bring them inside your home. The Corning Police Department asks that you not contact the City of Corning Animal Shelter (2^nd Chance Pet Rescue) regarding your missing dog. All inquiries may be made with the Corning Police Department Dispatch, which is on duty 24 hours a day. Corning Police Dispatchers will forward information regarding lost or found animals to Animal Control on Monday. The Corning Police Department appreciates the responsible pet owners of our city!