Town of Barnstable Animal Control
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- What it is
- More help
- Who it helps
- Town of Barnstable residents.
- Where
- Town of Barnstable (including Hyannis and Centerville)
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Barnstable Animal Control, part of Marine & Environmental Affairs, enforces the town's dog control regulations, including the town-wide leash rule and waste pickup, handles dog licensing (renewals due January 1), and shares coyote, rabies and wildlife information. It covers Hyannis, Centerville and the other villages of Barnstable.
How to reach them
Where: 1189 Phinney's Lane, Centerville, MA
Good to know
- Who can use it: Town of Barnstable residents.
- How to get started: Call Animal Control at (508) 790-6274.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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