If you’re in Hartford and dealing with an animal issue, ACO Holmes covers your town.
I handle calls involving loose or roaming animals. I also manage bite and scratch reports, welfare and neglect concerns, and nuisance complaints. Additionally, I answer questions about dog licensing and rabies requirements. For anything that needs a response right away, dispatch is always the first call..
📞 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.
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.