Mission Statement

The Town of Bridgewater's Animal Control Officer is responsible for:

• Investigating nuisance complaints
• Enforcing animal control by-laws, as well as M.G.L. Chapter 140 laws
• Removing sick or injured wildlife; determining risk of rabies exposure and need for testing
• Providing information about wildlife
• Removing animals killed on roadways
• Picking up stray animals
• Investigating dog bites
• Investigating cruelty and/or neglect complaints
• Educating the public about responsible pet ownership

Note: Every effort is made to find the owner of a stray animal. When efforts are unsuccessful, animals that pass temperament testing (i.e., are safe) are placed up for adoption after being examined by a veterinarian, being spayed or neutered if not already done, vaccinated, and provided other care as indicated. Preparation of government budget materials and State and Federal reports is also completed by this office.