Animal Care and Control
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Hours of Operation
- Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Hours after 4:00 pm, weekends, and holidays, please call the Hanover Police Deparrtment at 781-826-3231
- Call 911 for emergencies
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The Town of Hanover Animal Control Officer is responsible for apprehending any dog found running at large on any public way or public recreational area within the Town of Hanover. The Animal Control Officer, upon receiving any such dog, shall make a complete registry by entering the breed, color, sex, and whether the dog is licensed. If licensed, the Animal Control Officer shall enter the owner's name, address, and license tag number. The owner, if known, shall be notified as soon as possible that the dog has been impounded. The owner of any dog so impounded may reclaim the dog upon payment of the fines, license fees, as set by the Select Board, and all of the costs incurred by the Town of Hanover for the impounding and maintenance of such dog as provided by law.
Lost and Found Pets
To reunite lost pets with their families, we have developed this resource as another avenue for residents to report and locate missing pets.
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Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Lee-Ann Meehl | Animal Control Officer | 781-826-4119 |
Kim Dixon | Director of Public Health / Health Agent | 781-826-5000 ext 1024 |