Canine parvovirus has been confirmed in Oxford County and is spiking statewide. ACO Holmes covers symptoms, treatment, prevention, and local news.

Parvovirus Is Active in Western Maine. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Got a dog at large violation in Maine? Learn what the charge means, what the fines are, and how to get your dog back if it was impounded.

Got a Dog at Large Violation in Maine? Here’s What Happens Next.

Maine has strict liability for dog bites. Learn what the law says, when owners are liable, and what to do after a bite incident.

Maine Dog Bite Law: What Owners and Victims Need to Know (7 § 3961)

TNR is the most effective way to manage community cat populations in Maine

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Community Cats in Maine

hit animal with car Maine law

What to Do If You Hit a Dog, Cat, or Livestock in Maine

Missing cat in western Maine? ACO Holmes explains where cats hide, why you should not chase, and the steps that actually bring them home.

How to Find a Missing Cat in Western Maine

Rabies vaccination requirements for cats and dogs in Maine under 7 § 3916

Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)

Dogs at large law in Maine under Title 7 Section 3911

Dogs at Large (7 § 3911)

Boarding Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932)

Breeding kennel license requirements in Maine under Title 7 Section 3931-A

Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)

Weaver, a muted gray community cat from the West Paris TNR Program, returned to colony

Weaver

Keep Your Pets Safe with Proper Identification

Dog licensing requirements and enforcement in western Maine

Licensing: Why It’s Important

Got a dog at large violation in Maine? Learn what the charge means, what the fines are, and how to get your dog back if it was impounded.

Got a Dog at Large Violation in Maine? Here’s What Happens Next.

Rabies vaccination requirements for cats and dogs in Maine under 7 § 3916

Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)

About Your ACO

ACO Holmes

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.

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Zuchetto, a sleek black community cat from the West Paris TNR Program, thriving in the colony

Zuchetto

Weaver, a muted gray community cat from the West Paris TNR Program, returned to colony

Weaver

Thistle, a black community cat from the West Paris TNR Program, returned to colony

Thistle

Spindle, a jet-black community cat from the West Paris TNR Program, returned to colony after recovery

Spindle

Soot, a glossy black community cat from the West Paris TNR Program, returned to colony

Soot

shuttle (keep as-is) Image alt text: Shuttle, a compact black community cat from the West Paris TNR Program, returned to colony

Shuttle

FAQs

Got a dog at large violation in Maine? Learn what the charge means, what the fines are, and how to get your dog back if it was impounded.

Got a Dog at Large Violation in Maine? Here’s What Happens Next.

Your dog was picked up running loose. Alternatively, you just received a civil violation summons…

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If you're hospitalized or incarcerated and have pets at home, Maine law gives you 10 days to act.

When a Pet Owner Is Hospitalized or Incarcerated: What Happens to the Animals

A pet owner may sometimes be hospitalized or incarcerated. Alternatively, they might be admitted to…

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Guide to Maine kennel license types

Which Maine Kennel License Do I Need?

Maine has three separate kennel licenses, and many people are unsure which one applies to…

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Missing cat in western Maine? ACO Holmes explains where cats hide, why you should not chase, and the steps that actually bring them home.

How to Find a Missing Cat in Western Maine

If your cat is missing, the first thing to know is that most cats that…

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Updates

Canine parvovirus has been confirmed in Oxford County and is spiking statewide. ACO Holmes covers symptoms, treatment, prevention, and local news.

Parvovirus Is Active in Western Maine. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Canine parvovirus has been confirmed in Oxford County, including right here in Sumner. Cases have…

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Call Animal Control 207-743-9554 opt 0

📞 Immediate Assistance For anything that needs a response right away, please go through dispatch.…

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Neighbor Check Paper Collar for Outdoor Felines

Neighbor Check Collar for Outdoor Felines Most “stray” felines people find in rural Maine actually…

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West Paris TNR Program

Trap–Neuter–Return Overview and Area Plan This post outlines the West Paris TNR Program and how…

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