ACO Holmes covers Buckfield for all domestic animal issues. That includes loose or stray animals, bite and scratch reports, welfare and neglect concerns, nuisance complaints, and questions about dog licensing and rabies compliance. For anything urgent, go through dispatch first. It is the fastest way to reach me and it gets the call on record.
📞 Emergencies and Urgent Calls
Oxford County Dispatch: 207-743-9554, Option 0
Use dispatch for any situation that needs a response right away — loose animals, bites, welfare emergencies, livestock on a road. This creates an official record and gets me moving.
📧 Non-Emergency Contact
For general questions, follow-ups, or non-urgent concerns: brandon@oxfordaco.com
⚖️ Serious Welfare, Neglect, or Cruelty Concerns
For situations involving active cruelty, hoarding, large-scale neglect, or anything that may require animal seizure, contact the Maine Animal Welfare Program directly. Humane agents are state employees. Their investigations and any resulting animal housing costs are handled at the state level, not by Buckfield.
Maine Animal Welfare Program
📞 207-287-3846 | Toll-free: 1-877-269-9200
📧 animal.welfare@maine.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
After-hours cruelty emergencies: Call the Maine State Police Bangor Barracks at 207-973-3700. They will contact an Animal Welfare Program representative.
⚠️ Lost or Found Animals
If you spot a loose animal, do not chase or call out. Note the location and direction of travel and report it through dispatch. Even a quick sighting can make a real difference in getting an animal home.
📋 Local Ordinances
Buckfield does not have a separate municipal animal control ordinance. Animal control in Buckfield is governed by Maine Title 7 and Title 17 state law.
For more on Maine animal laws, see the Animal Control FAQ or the Maine Laws section.