To The Board of Health:

To report a dog problem or ask any questions, the Dog Officer can be reached by calling the East Longmeadow Police Department at (413) 525-5440.

For the year 2006 approximately 100 dogs were picked-up, with Porter Road Pet Care housing many. Most of the dogs went back to their original owners, while others were placed in dog rescues. Unfortunately, one dog was euthanized due to aggression. There were 25 Quarantines in 2006, none of which contained Rabies Disease.

Martylee Caramante resigned as the full-time Dog Officer in November after providing two years of outstanding service. I am currently the Alternate Dog Officer working four days out of the week, until a full- time Dog Officer is appointed. During the days I work I receive many reports of barking complaints, leash law violations, and lost dog calls.

I wish to thank MartyLee Caramante for training me and helping me when I need assistance. Porter Road Pet Care deserves thanks, too, for all the help they give to the Dog Officer; especially with assistance in placing an unclaimed dog. Thank You to the Board of Selectmen, the employees of both the Selectmen’s Office and the Town Clerk’s Office, who are influential in helping me do my job as Alternate Dog Officer. Finally, I want to thank the Police Department and in particular the Police Officers who take the calls for me and assist me at all hours when needed.

Sincerely,

Jessica O’Brien

Alternate Dog Officer