N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 78.2
On or before March 1, 1980, the governing body of each municipality required to provide dog control officer and pound or shelter services, pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, sections 114 and 115, shall notify the commissioner in writing of the name and address of the person or persons providing the municipality with such services. Such notification shall specify whether the municipality has appointed a dog control officer or officers and established a pound or shelter, contracted for such services with another municipality, duly incorporated humane society or similar dog protective association, or has, jointly with one or more other municipalities, appointed a dog control officer or officers and established a pound of shelter. Said governing body shall report any change in the personnel or method used to provide the required services within 30 days of said change.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 78.2