Lost a Pet? Report It!
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Animal Control Statistics Dashboard
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Community Cats in Maine
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What to Do If You Hit a Dog, Cat, or Livestock in Maine
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How to Find a Missing Cat in Western Maine
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Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)
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Dogs at Large (7 § 3911)
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Boarding Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932)
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Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
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Weaver
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Keep Your Pets Safe with Proper Identification
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Licensing: Why It’s Important
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Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)
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Maine Laws
About Your ACO
ACO Holmes
As the Animal Control Officer for Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner, West Paris, Stoneham, and the Oxford County Unorganized Territories, I am responsible for enforcing local animal ordinances and ensuring public safety regarding domestic animals. My duties include responding to animal-related complaints, conducting welfare checks, and managing stray or loose domestic animals. I am committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and maintaining a safe environment for all residents in these communities.
Community Cats
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Weaver
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Thistle
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Spindle
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Soot
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Shuttle
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FAQs
Got a Dog at Large Violation in Maine? Here’s What Happens Next.
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Your dog was picked up running loose. Alternatively, you just received a civil violation summons…
When a Pet Owner Is Hospitalized or Incarcerated: What Happens to the Animals
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A pet owner may sometimes be hospitalized or incarcerated. Alternatively, they might be admitted to…
Which Maine Kennel License Do I Need?
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Maine has three separate kennel licenses, and many people are unsure which one applies to…
How to Find a Missing Cat in Western Maine
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If your cat is missing, the first thing to know is that most cats that…
Updates
Parvovirus Is Active in Western Maine. Here’s What You Need to Know.
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Canine parvovirus has been confirmed in Oxford County, including right here in Sumner. Cases have…
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📞 Immediate Assistance For anything that needs a response right away, please go through dispatch.…
Neighbor Check Paper Collar for Outdoor Felines
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Neighbor Check Collar for Outdoor Felines Most “stray” felines people find in rural Maine actually…
West Paris TNR Program
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Trap–Neuter–Return Overview and Area Plan This post outlines the West Paris TNR Program and how…
Pet Resources
Pet Resources for Western Maine Residents
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