Additional Links:

Adoption Process

Dog License Form
Inspector of Animals
MA Health & Human Services - Rabies
Volunteer Opportunities
MassWildlife Coyote Information
    • Also see MassWildlife website
Animal Control
Contact:  Debra Mueller, Animal Control Officer, Inspector of Animals
Joanna Boudreau, Asst. Animal Control
Officer
Location: Behind Kingston Town House
Address: 28 Evergreen Street
Kingston, MA 02364
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Thurs, Fri - 8:30am to 4:00pm
Sat - 8:30am to 12:00 noon
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Phone: 781-585-0529
Fax: 781-585-0534
E-Mail: dmueller@kingstonmass.org

   2009 Annual Rabies and Dog License Clinic

Animals shown, released or adopted by appointment only  


Duties and Responsibilities:

Reference MA General Laws, Chap. 140, Sec. 151

Function of Department:
• To enforce and/or act upon, all State and local laws pertaining to the keeping or restraining of dogs and cats in Kingston. We also Manage and maintain the Animal Shelter.

Fees:
• See Leash Law  Penalties

Regular Events:
• Rabies and License Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions:
• Can I come down today and go home with an animal?
No, the animals are shown by appointment, by shelter adoption volunteers. Please see "Our Adoption Process" information document and "application". This explains why we do what we do.

• Why do I have to license my dog?
Massachusetts State Law requires all dogs age 6 months or over to licensed annually beginning April 1st, by the Town Clerk. Please see "Dog License Information" for more details.

•Where can I get help with a wildlife problem?
The State Department of Fish & Wildlife.  This agency is the governing authority for all wildlife in Massachusetts.  It provides general information regarding all wildlife and licenses "Problem Animal Control Agents" who are trained, certified professionals to handle nuisance animal complaints.  Payment for the services of PAC agents is the responsibility of the property owner requesting their assistance.  Generally, Animal Control does not handle wildlife.