Resources

For questions about rabies, animal diseases, or quarantines, please contact:

• Lenny Izzo, Director of Public Health, Wellesley Health Department, 781-235-0135
• Michael Cahill, Director, MA Department of Agricultural Resources, Division of Animal Health  617-626-1810

For questions about pet behavior / health, or to report animal cruelty, please contact:

• Animal Rescue League of Boston  617-426-9170

Please report wildlife concerns to:

• Tufts Wildlife Clinic,  508-839-7918
• Problem Animal Control , James Gallerani, 781-235-0829

Dead animals Most small critters (squirrels, etc.) will usually be removed by crows, coyotes or other wildlife in less than a day. For small animals and birds, public health recommendations are: 

• Birds - double bag and put in trash. 
• Larger animals (skunks, raccoons, rabbits) - cover with lawn lime then with dirt to cut odor and decompose quickly. Residents may also contact a Problem Animal Control Officer who will dispose of animal for a fee.

Lost/Found Pets should be recorded in the stray book at the Wellesley Police Department, 781-235-1212.  Also check with the kennel 508-653-5020.

Low cost rabies clinics are held on certain Sundays at Petco Stores in Needham or Natick.  Call stores for times.