Southbridge Animal Control

08/24/2024

Pupdate…….. Capone made his way back home.
Thank you everyone for sharing.

Brown and white pit bull type dog found in the area of 2 cross street. If this is your dog, please call 508.764.5420 and speak with a dispatcher.

07/11/2024

Gaddiel Vargas please contact the Department regarding your dog Coco. She has been at the Department since Tuesday night and we have made multiple attempts at contacting you. She would like to go home. Please contact the Department at 508.764.5420 option 2.

07/10/2024

Found pup off of hillcrest and Hamilton street yesterday (7/9/24). Please call to claim your pup at 508.764.5420 option 2.

07/08/2024

Still looking for the owners for this dog. Please call 508.764.5420, option 2 if this is your pup.

06/09/2024

This pup was picked up on Hamilton street, if this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420 and speak with a dispatcher.

05/28/2024

Pupdate: pet has been reunited with its owners. Thank you everyone one.

This little one was picked up in the area of Everett Street today. If this is your dog, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

05/21/2024

It’s that time of the year again when the office starts receiving calls about the foxes in the area of Maria Ave. The Department is aware of the breeding pair and where their den is located. It is normal to see wildlife out during the day especially busy parents trying to feed their hungry young! Just like years prior, I do expect they will have mange and the babies will have it as well. This pair is accustomed to the neighborhood and is comfortable due to all of the free food for them in the area.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries advises to let nature take its course regarding this issue. Animal Control is not permitted to trap wildlife and can only intervene if the animal is able to be captured by hand or net.

So when do you call Animal Control or the Police Department? If and when you’re noticing signs of Rabies! Signs of Rabies could be a drunken appearance, drooling from the mouth, lethargic, aggression, disoriented; you will know it’s rabid when you see it.

If you happen to see them, please leave them be and appreciate them from afar. If you would like more information about living with wildlife, mass.gov has a ton of information regarding it.
Any other questions, please call the animal control department at 508.764.5420, option 2.

05/09/2024

Older pup was found in the area of Alpine Drive and Lebanon Hill area. If this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

05/05/2024

Brown and white husky was picked up in the area of Union Street around 12 AM this morning. If this is your puppy, please call 508.764.5420 and speak with a dispatcher.

05/03/2024

This little one was found in the area of 484 Worcester Street. If this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

04/13/2024

**SPACE STILL AVAILABLE FOR 3 SMALL/MEDIUM DOGS UP TO 30 POUNDS**
Register today to reserve your spot for our next Voucher Day on May 1, 2024 in North Brookfield. Space available for 3 small/medium dogs only at this time.

Second Chance is working with Mass Animal Fund and local animal control officers to provide FREE spay/neuter services to low-income Massachusetts residents.

1️⃣ Check to see if you qualify, visit: https://www.mass.gov/doc/spayneuter-voucher-program-animal-eligibility-chart/download

2️⃣ To register, visit https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/s-n/ -days to complete the voucher registration form. It can be emailed, faxed, mailed or dropped off to your preferred location.

03/31/2024

Pupdate, these two made their way back home.

These two pups were found in the area of Lebanon Hill. If these are your puppy, please call 508.764.5420 and speak with a dispatcher.

02/20/2024

Beagle type dog picked up in the area of 201 South Street. If this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420.

02/02/2024

Thank you Second Chance Animal Services for taking Chapin on. It will be awhile before he’s eligible for adoption through them. Off to greener pastures little man.

01/22/2024

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, a Maltese type dog was dropped off at the Southbridge Police Department and was reported to be found in the area of Hamilton and Cross Street. There was no tags, ID or microchip found on it. This dog was so severely matted it could not walk properly due to the front legs being matted to its chest and was given a medical grooming on Monday, January 22,2024. No owner or information on an owner has been reported over the weekend. If this is your pup or if you know anything about this found dog, please call 508.764.5420, or leave a tip at Tip411.

(There will be grooming in its near future to even up the clipping. This dog is not up for adoption or in a rescue at this time.)

01/20/2024

Updated post with picture included: Maltese type dog found in the Hamilton/Cross Street area this morning. If you know anything about this dog, please contact 508.764.5420 or leave a tip on Tip411.

Small dog is at the PD, please call 508.764.5420 if this is your pup.

01/18/2024

Thank you Southbridge Veterinary Hospital for the donation of small animal crates!

01/02/2024

Pupdate: Coco went home today! Thank you everyone who shared.

Found in the area of Hamilton and Main Street. If this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

12/31/2023

12/21/2023

1/4/24 Pupdate: “Luna” was signed over to animal control. We’re now waiting for a rescue to take her on. Thank you everyone for sharing and showing a concern for her.

Found dog on 12/20/23 at 120 Marcy Street. If you know anything about this dog please call 508.764.5420, option 2, or use Tip411. Please be advised the dog was seen by a veterinarian last night and is receiving treatment.

12/20/2023

Pupdate: Max went home after enjoying his visit with the ACO.

Pup was picked up in the area of Worcester Street/Charlton Street. If this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

12/18/2023

Pupdate: Owner has contact the Department. Thank you everyone!

Found in the area of Central Street during the morning storm. If this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

12/10/2023

Friendly reminder, please call 508.764.5420, for animal complaints you may have going on. If Animal Control is out of the office, please contact the Southbridge Police Department since they cover the ACO’s off hours. In no way shall complaints be made on Facebook messenger. The instant reply message also states to call the station.

11/28/2023

Pupdate on airport dog.

Her name was changed to Amelia (Amelia Earhart 😆) by the wonderful lady who fostered her over the holiday. She was transferred to Second Chance Animal Services this morning. She still needs a few things done before she is ready for adoption.
If you’re interested in adopting this sweet little girl, please fill out one of their applications on their website.

11/28/2023

Pupdate:“Charlie” found his way home! Thank you everyone who shared!

This little one was running around Charlton Street in the 600 area. If this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

11/20/2023

Pupdate #4 on Airport Dog

Someone is feeling like a million bucks after getting groomed today! Thank you Second Chance Animal Services, Southbridge for squeezing her in. Next pupdate will be on where she’s going to go after her holding period.

11/16/2023

Pupdate #3 on the airport dog.
Around 9:30AM this morning “Scrappy” was captured 🎉🎉🎉. A big thank you to Missing Dogs Massachusetts for their assistance with equipment this morning. It didn’t take long for her to go in the trap once we left the area and she felt safe enough to go and eat.
So what’s the plan for this little girl? We’re giving her 24 hours of decompression time before handling her to check for a microchip. She’s still pretty scared and flighty which is normal after what she went through. There’s a seven day hold on her in the event an owner comes forward. After the holding period, she will be transferred to a rescue/shelter who has availability to take her in.
Thank you everyone for sharing her story and if this is your pup, please call 508.764.5420, option 2.

11/16/2023

Pupdate on the airport dog. Progress was made today with the feeding station and trap training. Please do not FEED or CHASE this dog, there’s a plan in place. This dog will run away at any attempt to grab at it and disappear for hours afterwards. Hopefully tomorrow’s pupdate will be a capture one!

11/14/2023

It appears there has been a small dog roaming the grounds up at the airport for over a week now. The pup is cautious of humans and when approached it will take off. There is a plan in place for the dog, if you see it, please DO NOT FEED or APPROACH since it will hinder Animal Control’s attempts to capture. If you see it, please call the station at 508.764.5420 option 2 to report sightings. If this is your dog, please call to report it.