Animal Control

 

The Animal Control Department is available to respond to situations involving wild and domestic animals. Duties include enforcement of state and local laws regarding animals, including enforcement of the leash law. Complaints regarding animals and animal cruelty are investigated by the Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Department operates the town kennel and deals with the placement of unclaimed dogs. Dead animals on public ways are also handled by the Animal Control Officer.  Here are a few ways you can help your local Animal Control program help people and animals:

- Provide for your pet’s safety.  Keep a collar and identification tags on your pet at all times and ensure that your pet is always properly supervised or safely confined when you’re not home.

- Spay or neuter you pet and keep him or her current on all necessary vaccinations, especially the vaccination for rabies

- Urge officials to take crimes against animals seriously and to advance pro-animal legislation.

- Support efforts to enact and enforce pro-animal ordinances.

- Support your local Animal Control program.  We need funds to serve the community effectively, to train and equip our staff, and to secure vehicles to transport animals safely and comfortably.  We can’t fulfill our mission without your help.

To contact the Animal Control Officer: Please call

978-571-9903

The Animal Control Officer can be reached after hours for Emergencies Only.
978-827-4413 Ext. 0

Note – an Emergency is defined as the following only:

Serious Dog Bite

Dog hit by a motor vehicle

At this time, the ACO is not able to respond to cat calls.

Other Animal Related  Agencies/Numbers:

Massachusetts Humane Society: 781-335-1300

Animal Rescue League of Worcester: 508-853-0030

MSPCA: 617-522-7400

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries/Wildlife: 508-389-6300

Massachusetts Environmental Police: 1-800-632-8075

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