📞 Immediate Assistance
For anything that needs a response right away, please go through dispatch. If you need assistance with an animal issue, do not hesitate to call animal control.
Oxford County Dispatch
📱 207-743-9554 (press 0)
This ensures the call is documented and allows for the fastest response.
📧 Non-Emergency Contact
For general questions, follow-ups, or non-urgent concerns:
When to Contact Animal Control
Animal Control is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During regular business hours, I handle the full range of calls. After hours, I respond to emergencies. If you’re not sure whether your situation qualifies, go ahead and call dispatch. That’s what they’re there for.
Call dispatch right away for:
Animals at large — If a domestic animal is loose and you can’t locate the owner, especially if it’s a repeat problem or the animal is in the road.
Bites or attacks — Any bite or scratch to a person or another animal needs to be reported. Maine law requires follow-up, and the sooner it’s documented the better.
Dangerous or threatening animals — If an animal is acting aggressively or poses an immediate risk to people or other animals, don’t wait.
Livestock on the road — A loose cow, goat, or horse on a roadway is a public safety emergency. Call it in immediately.
Animal welfare concerns — If you believe an animal is being neglected, abused, or left in unsafe conditions, report it. You don’t need proof. That’s my job to investigate.
Deceased animals on a public road — I handle removal of deceased domestic animals on roads within my coverage towns.
A few things worth knowing:
Wildlife calls go to Maine Game Wardens, not Animal Control. That includes foxes, raccoons, deer, and bear. If you’re unsure who handles it, dispatch can direct you.
Don’t try to chase, corner, or capture a loose animal on your own. It can make the situation harder to resolve and puts you at risk. Note the location and description and let me know.
Non-emergency questions about licensing, ownership, or local ordinances can wait for regular hours. Dispatch can still take a message if needed.
