Town of Dartmouth Animal Control

Town of Dartmouth Animal Control This page is for Educational an informational purposes ONLY! We will not handle complaints on page Please speak slowly and clearly when leaving a number.

This department handles animal issues pertaining to stray/loose dogs, dog licensing/violations, stray/feral cats, loose livestock, animal bites, quarantines, livestock permits, and barking dogs complaints. These are just some of the calls we deal with on a daily basis. We work in conjunction with the Board of Health, Town Clerks Office and the Police Department. There is one full time officer (40

hrs) and one assistant full time officer (32 hrs) for the entire town of Dartmouth. The office has an answering machine that is checked frequently during working hours. You must leave a message and a number to reach you, as there is no office personal. The department tries to maintain an on call after normal working hours for emergencies only, such as dog hit by automobile and no owner available, loose large livestock, or a rabid animal. At times, this is difficult due to such a small staff. These such calls must be reported to the Dartmouth Police Department at (508) 910-1735, and they will dispatch an Animal Officer. The department does not handle problem wildlife, such as raccoons in chimneys, woodchucks in gardens, etc. Please refer those calls to Problem Animal Control Agents, which can be found in the yellow pages of your local phone book.

Has anyone seen Danny? in the area of Admiral Point Dr. He has a leather collar with a tag. The number on the tag is not...
12/12/2025

Has anyone seen Danny? in the area of Admiral Point Dr. He has a leather collar with a tag. The number on the tag is not in service. If you have seen him or know any information please contact Dartmouth Animal Control at 508-910-1840

UPDATE: Moose has been found home safe.Has anyone see "Moose" This cutie is missing from the area of Faunce Corner/Flagg...
11/29/2025

UPDATE: Moose has been found home safe.

Has anyone see "Moose" This cutie is missing from the area of Faunce Corner/Flagg Swamp Rd. Please keep a look out and any sightings or any information contact Dartmouth Animal Control at 508-910-1840

UPDATE: All 3 cows have been safely captured !!! 🐂🐂🐂Important Public Safety Announcement: Dartmouth Animal Control is aw...
11/28/2025

UPDATE: All 3 cows have been safely captured !!! 🐂🐂🐂

Important Public Safety Announcement:
Dartmouth Animal Control is aware of the loose livestock in the area of 511-569 Old Fall River Rd. and are making efforts to wrangle up the 3 suspects (photo for attention). Please use caution while driving and drive safely in this area, all though they are big animals they can be hard to see at night on the back roads.🐂
As of this time no owner has come forward to claimed them. If you know any information please contact Dartmouth Animal Control at 508-910-1840.
Please drive safe.vd

Has anyone seen Douglas he has been missing for a few weeks now and his family missing him terribly. He is missing from ...
11/24/2025

Has anyone seen Douglas he has been missing for a few weeks now and his family missing him terribly. He is missing from the area of Bliss Corner by Fays Restaurant. He has a gray collar on with a bell. He is very friendly and may just fallow you right into the house. If you have any information or have seen him please contact Dartmouth Animal Control at 508-910-1840
please share to help get Douglas home.
11/24/25

At this time of year we get lots of calls regarding Deer and Coyote. Below on the Mass Division of Fisheries & Wildlife ...
11/24/2025

At this time of year we get lots of calls regarding Deer and Coyote. Below on the Mass Division of Fisheries & Wildlife web site, you can find great information on all our wildlife.
https://www.mass.gov/learn-about-wildlife

Below is information on coyote.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-coyotes
also,
a link to our Dartmouth Community Media YouTube meeting, with Stephen Wright from Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
https://youtu.be/RCSimtJ3880?si=ElDzqyPNBCqYR5ks
Please feel free to share.

Does this sweet kitty look familiar. In the area of Hixville Rd. Very friendly. Please contact Dartmouth Animal Control ...
11/13/2025

Does this sweet kitty look familiar. In the area of Hixville Rd. Very friendly. Please contact Dartmouth Animal Control at 508-910-1840.

Update the owner has been located. Does anyone recognize this beautiful cat? friendly. In the area of Rockland/Brewster/...
11/12/2025

Update the owner has been located.

Does anyone recognize this beautiful cat? friendly. In the area of Rockland/Brewster/William/Stillman area. if this is your cat or you know who belongs to this cat, please contact Dartmouth Animal Control at 508-910-1840

Update: unfortunately there was no owner found for this girl. she will be signed over to the shelter to be adopted out t...
11/03/2025

Update: unfortunately there was no owner found for this girl. she will be signed over to the shelter to be adopted out to find her forever home.

Dartmouth Animal Control is looking for any information on this girl. Does she look familiar to anyone. Please contact Dartmouth Animal Control with any information at 5089101840

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 Everyone! The results are in!!!I would like to send out a thanks for participating. Even tho I could n...
10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 Everyone!
The results are in!!!
I would like to send out a thanks for participating. Even tho I could never just pick one. you all are the best. With that said...... hea is the winner

Address

400 Slocum Road
Dartmouth, MA
02747

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5am
Sunday 9am - 5am

Telephone

+15089101840

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