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Animals

Animal Control and Adoption Center offers a wide variety of services which include pet adoption, stray pick-ups, law enforcement, rabies control, animal cruelty investigations, dog licenses and much more.
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Adopt a Pet
Adopting a pet is a wonderful experience and a little bit of forethought and planning can help you choose the pet that is right for you. Our kennel has many adorable stray pets and pets that were left unclaimed by their owners and are currently seeking responsible owners

Apply for a Dog License
Search for a Dog License
Massachusetts general law, chapter 140, sections 137 and 141 and city ordinances mandate that every dog owner must obtain a license for their pet each year.

Lost & Found
Dogs picked up by Animal control or dropped off by citizens are taken to the City of Boston Animal Control Shelter and Adoption Center.
Rules & Regulations for Pets in the City
Rules & Regulations including Dog Licenses, Spaying and Neutering, and leash laws.

Pet Behavior & Health Care
Tips for Pet Behavior and Training, Health Care and Information and Responsible pet ownership.
 
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