Holbrook Ma/Avon Ma Animal Control

08/31/2026

**Update, after completion of the required 7 day stray hold this sweet boy has been transferred to the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts. He will be evaluated and eventually available for adoption**

Do you know me?

I was found on August 29th 2026 on South St in Avon near the entrance to DW Fields park.

If you recognize this dog please call animal control at 617-639-7982

08/11/2026

**Update, after completion of the required 7 day stray hold this sweet boy has been transferred to the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts. He will be evaluated and eventually available for adoption**

Do you know me?

I was found on August 11th 2026 near the Union St Cemetery in Holbrook .

If you recognize this dog please call animal control at 617-639-7982

07/07/2026

For those of you who still haven’t licensed your dogs, please remember that a valid rabies certificate is required to license any dog over six months old in Massachusetts.

07/02/2026

***Black Bear Sighting In Avon***

Last night Holbrook/Avon Animal Control learned that several Avon and Randolph residents had observed and photographed a black bear in the area of Rt 28 / N. Main St on the Avon / Randolph line.

Today while patrolling the area, Avon Police have confirmed 2 additional sighting in the area of DeMarco Park as well as D.W. Field Park.

Animal Control is asking residents in the area to use caution. If seen do not try to approach or follow the bear. Also keep a close watch on pets, secure trash barrels, chicken coops, and remove bird feeders until the bear moves through the area.

Please use the contacts listed below to notify us of any sightings.

Environmental Police Radio Room (800) 632-8075

Animal Control:
(617) 639-7982

Please only call 911 if an emergency response is needed.

06/25/2026

**Update**This sweet old man has been reunited with his family.

Do you know me?

I was found June 25th 2026 in the area of 175 North Franklin St in Holbrook .

If you recognize this dog please call animal control at 617-639-7982

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

Coyote pups are born between March and May across the eastern US. By now they're emerging from the den for the first time — wobbly, curious, and completely dependent on their parents for food.

The adults are hunting more frequently and covering wider territory because they're feeding a family. That's not aggression. That's provisioning.

Both parents forage. The male hunts and brings food back. As pups start eating solid food, both adults expand their range. They show up in places you haven't seen them before. Rabbits, rodents, insects, fruit — they're shopping, not stalking.

🌿 If you see one watching you or your dog:

- You may be near a den — walk calmly in the other direction
- The stare isn't a threat, it's monitoring because pups are nearby
- By fall, the young disperse and leave the area. The parents stay.

The coyote in the neighborhood isn't moving in. She's been here. She's just feeding a bigger family right now 🐾

05/18/2026

**Update, I’ve been reunited with my family**

Do you know me?

I was found May 17th 2026 in the area of 200 Union St in Holbrook .

If you recognize this dog please call animal control at 617-639-7982

05/14/2026

Rabies clinic this Sunday at Tractor Supply in Holbrook.