Category: Maine Laws

Maine law makes it unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to be at large, except when used for hunting. As your Animal Control Officer […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Maine law defines a stray cat and sets rules for ACO seizure, shelter hold times, and disposition. Learn what 7 § 3919 actually says and what it means for residents in Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner, West Paris, Stoneham, and the Oxford County Unorganized Territories.

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 […]

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. […]