Animal Control

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
56 Roland St., Charlestown, MA 
617-284-9777 (3 miles)

Veterinary Emergency Group
359 Fresh Pond Pky., Cambridge, MA 617-804-0103 (4 miles)

Veterinary Emergency Group
312 Stuart St., Boston, MA
617-762-0001 (6 miles)

Mass Vet Referral
20 Cabot Rd., Woburn, MA
781-932-5802 (8 miles)

MSPCA/Angell
350 S Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA
(617) 522-7282 (10 miles)

ASPCA Poison Control
(888) 426-4435

Pet Poison Helpline
800-213-6680

• Animal Rescue League of Boston Spay Waggin’
• Massachusetts Animal Coalition
• MSPCA Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (S.N.A.P.)

• Medford Animal Ordinances
• MA General Laws regarding animals
• Chicken/Livestock:
  • Zoning regulations in Article IV, Division 3, Section 94-192 of City of Medford Ordinances state that chickens and other livestock are allowed only in areas zoned for industrial use and only with a Special Permit from the City Council. Chickens and other livestock are not allowed in residential or commercial areas.

• City of Medford Rodent Prevention
• West Nile Virus + EEE Information
• MassWildlife Coyote Information
• Massachusetts Problem Animal Control Agents
• UMass Snake Guide
• MSPCA Living with Wildlife Program
• Mass Wildlife
• National Wildlife Health Center
• New England Wildlife Center

Rabies Clinics are held annually. Dates will be advertised in local newspapers and posted on the city website.

For information about rabies clinics, please see the Massachusetts Rabies Clinic.

Report Animal Related Issues

Dog owners must license any dog 6 months or older. Licenses are available from the City Clerk’s Office and are valid for one calendar year.

Verification of rabies vaccination must also be submitted each year, but, in most instances, the information has been sent directly to us from the veterinarian.

To obtain a dog license, fill out one of the forms below.

• Online dog license application
• PDF dog license application (print, complete, and mail along with check to City Clerk)

Provide the City Clerk’s Office with:

• Dog owner’s name
• Dog owner’s address + telephone number
• Dog’s name, breed, color, and age

Fees:

• $10 for neutered/spayed dog (Proof required with application)
• $15 for a male or female dog - in tact