Terms and Conditions
Last updated: March 24, 2026
By using oxfordaco.com, you agree to the following terms. Please read them before using this site. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
About This Site
oxfordaco.com provides animal control information and resources for residents of Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner, West Paris, Stoneham, and the Oxford County Unorganized Territories. Brandon E. Holmes, Animal Control Officer, maintains this site as a community reference tool. While we update the site regularly, it does not replace direct contact with animal control for urgent matters.
This Site Is Not a Substitute for Emergency Contact
This site does not provide real-time monitoring, so you should never use it to report animal emergencies. For example, if you encounter a loose animal, an animal bite, a welfare concern, or any situation that requires an immediate response, call Oxford County Dispatch directly at 207-743-9554, option 0. Because delays caused by using non-emergency channels can result in harm to animals or people, dispatch is always the right first call for urgent situations.
Contact forms and email are available for general, non-urgent questions. However, they do not guarantee a response within any specific timeframe, and they do not constitute an official animal control report.
Accuracy of Information
We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this site accurate and current. Because Maine animal welfare laws, local ordinances, and shelter contacts can change, you should verify time-sensitive legal information through the Maine Legislature’s official statutes at legislature.maine.gov. Additionally, nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. If you have questions about your specific situation, contact ACO Holmes directly at brandon@oxfordaco.com.
Some content and images on this site are created with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. If you notice incorrect information, please let us know.
How You May Use This Site
This site exists to help residents in the coverage area understand animal control services in Oxford County Maine and connect with ACO Holmes when needed. In addition to general browsing, you may use the contact form to submit non-urgent inquiries. However, you agree not to submit false or misleading information, attempt to disrupt or interfere with the site or its hosting infrastructure, or reproduce content from this site for commercial purposes without permission.
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit information through a contact form, we use that information solely to respond to your inquiry. Because full details about data handling are available in the Privacy Policy, please review that page if you have questions about how your information is stored or used.
External Links
This site links to external resources including Maine state government websites, animal shelters, and rescue organizations. Although we include these links because they are useful, ACO Holmes does not control external sites and takes no responsibility for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.
Intellectual Property
Content on this site, including written posts, photographs, and graphics created by ACO Holmes, belongs to Brandon E. Holmes unless otherwise noted. You may share content for community purposes with attribution. However, you may not reproduce content for commercial use without prior permission. Stock or licensed images remain the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This site is provided as-is. Although we work to keep information accurate and the site available, ACO Holmes makes no guarantees about the completeness or availability of information here. As a result, you use information from this site at your own discretion.
Limitation of Liability
ACO Holmes is not liable for damages that arise from your use of or reliance on this site. This includes decisions made based on information found here, failure to contact dispatch through proper channels, or any interruption in site availability.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Because the date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision, check back periodically if you use this site regularly. Continued use of the site after any changes means you accept the updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms follow the laws of the State of Maine. Any disputes that arise from use of this site fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Oxford County, Maine.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact:
Brandon E. Holmes Animal Control Officer brandon@oxfordaco.com
For animal emergencies, contact Oxford County Dispatch at 207-743-9554, option 0.