Resources - helpful info when ACO is away

for questions on adoptions, spay/neuter, volunteering contact

 Stray Pets In Need of Mass. (S.P.I.N.)

www.straypetsinneed.org

straypetsinneedofmass@gmail.com

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 ,  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-problem-animal-control-agent 

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.  

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