Dennis Animal Control

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Great opportunity to learn more about coexisting with coyotes! Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife

If you have been seeing coyotes in your neighborhood and want to learn more about them, join us for a virtual presentation to learn about coexisting with coyotes on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. During this webinar, you will learn about eastern coyote biology, how coyotes use suburban areas, and how eastern Massachusetts communities can take effective steps to coexist with coyotes. Register at bit.ly/coyotes-528

* This webinar will be recorded and a recording link will be sent to all registrants.

05/25/2026

Today, the Dennis Police Department honors the memory of the courageous men and women who laid down their lives to protect our country and our freedom. Their selflessness and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Wishing the Dennis community a safe, peaceful, and reflective Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

Nearly all of Massachusetts is under a heat advisory today. In other words, it is wicked HOT!

We recommend keeping pets cool and comfortable inside, or keeping exercise to the early morning or evening, avoiding hot pavement, and keeping dogs OUT of hot cars! The inside of a car can heat up to 100° F in 10 minutes on an 80° F day – even with the windows slightly open. Animals may suffer and can die quickly when left in a hot car. A car will heat up rapidly and an animal is unable to cool himself or herself down. Pets can suffer needlessly and could die when left in a car even on a moderately hot day.

Luckily, we worked together to pass a law in MA to help prevent pets from dying in hot cars. The law is very specific on what the risk needs to be to the dog and what you need to do before you remove a dog, which should only be as a last resort. Learn more: https://www.mspca.org/animal-policy/2016-hot-cars-and-dog-tethering/

It is always safer to leave your pet at home, and your dog will be more comfortable!

05/17/2026