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Cambridge Animal Commission (Animal Control)

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm

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Where
City of Cambridge
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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City of Cambridge animal control: rescues injured or sick domestic pets and wildlife, enforces animal laws, licenses dogs, holds a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, and manages the Helen K. Holland Animal Care Trust Fund for emergency veterinary care of stray animals in Cambridge.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Where: 344 Broadway, 1st Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm

Good to know

  • How to get started: Call the office. Appointments for licensing and general help are available Tuesdays and Thursdays, made online or by phone.

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Sources

Cambridge Animal Commission (Animal Control) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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