Maine law requires rabies vaccination for all cats and dogs over 3 months of age. Because rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, this […]
Author: ACO Holmes
Animal Cruelty (7 § 4011)
Maine animal cruelty laws protect animals from abuse, neglect, and inhumane treatment. Under Maine Title 7, Chapter 739, animal cruelty is a civil violation with […]
Dog Licensing (7 § 3921)
Maine law requires every dog over 6 months of age to be licensed in the municipality where it is kept. Dog licensing is one of […]
Dangerous Dogs (7 § 3952)
Maine law under Chapter 727 establishes the process for handling dogs determined by a court to be dangerous or nuisance dogs. Because dangerous dog cases […]
Stray Cats and Small Animals in Maine
Stray Cats and Small Animals in Maine (7 § 3919) Maine law under 7§3919 establishes how animal control officers and the public handle stray cats […]
Boarding Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932)
Not sure which kennel license applies to you? See the Maine Kennel License Guide. Maine law requires a boarding kennel license for anyone keeping other […]
Proper Shelter for Animals (7 § 4015)
Maine law prohibits any person who owns or is responsible for confining or impounding an animal from failing to provide that animal with proper shelter. […]
Licensing: Why It’s Important
Maine law requires dog owners to license their pets at least every six months. This must be done annually in the municipality where the dog […]