If you’re in Stoneham and dealing with a domestic animal issue, ACO Holmes covers your area.
I handle calls involving loose or roaming animals, bites or scratches, welfare concerns, nuisance complaints, and licensing and rabies compliance. Stoneham is a rural area with limited road density. Quick, detailed reporting from residents makes a real difference in response time. Residents should include location, direction of travel, and description of the animal.
📞 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 logged and I can respond as quickly as possible.
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.
📧 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
• Repeated nuisance issues involving animals
• Questions about licensing or rabies compliance
If you’re unsure, it’s always okay to call and ask.
⚠️ Lost or Found Animals
If you see a loose animal:
• Do not chase or call out
• Note the location and direction of travel
• Report sightings through dispatch
Quick, accurate sightings help bring animals home faster.
Working Together
Animal Control works best when the community stays involved. Your call makes a difference. It may be reporting a concern, helping a lost animal, or asking a question before something becomes a bigger issue.