If you are in Buckfield and need help with a domestic animal concern, I’m here to assist.
I handle calls involving roaming animals, bites or scratches, welfare concerns, nuisance complaints, and questions about licensing or rabies vaccinations.
📞 Immediate Assistance
For anything that needs a response right away, please go through dispatch:
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:
You can also reach out through the website contact form.
🐾 When to Call
Please contact Animal Control if you are dealing with:
• A roaming or stray domestic animal
• An animal bite or scratch
• Concerns about an animal’s health or living conditions
• Ongoing nuisance issues involving animals
• Questions about licensing or rabies compliance
If you’re not sure, it’s always okay to call and check.
⚖️ Welfare, Neglect, or Cruelty Concerns
Serious welfare concerns can also be reported directly to the State Animal Welfare Program.
During business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM):
📞 207-287-3846
📞 877-269-9200 (toll free)
📧 animal.welfare@maine.gov
Email complaints must include:
• Your name and phone number
• Animal owner’s name (if known)
• Physical address
• Description of the animal(s)
• Description of the concern
After hours emergencies:
📞 Maine State Police Bangor Barracks
207-973-3700
They will notify an Animal Welfare Program representative.
You can also contact me through dispatch, and I will help make sure concerns are handled appropriately.
⚠️ Lost or Found Animals
If you see a loose animal:
• Do not chase or call out
• Take note of the location and direction of travel
• Report sightings through dispatch
Even a quick sighting can make a big difference in getting an animal home safely.
🏡 Coverage Area
This page is specific to:
Buckfield, Maine
If you’re in one of the neighboring towns I cover, feel free to reach out and I’ll make sure you get the right help.
🤝 Working Together
Animal Control is most effective when the community stays involved. Reporting concerns early, sharing sightings, and asking questions all help keep both animals and residents safe.
