Gardner Animal Control Facility (Regional Animal Control)
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- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Gardner, Ashburnham, Westminster and Hubbardston
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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The City of Gardner's Animal Control Facility, run through the Gardner Police Department, holds stray and surrendered animals, adopts out dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, takes animal surrender requests and handles dog licensing and rabies information. Its animal control officers also serve Ashburnham, Westminster and Hubbardston under a regional arrangement. Calls about lost or found animals, loose or roaming animals, strays and animal bites go through Gardner Police Dispatch, not the facility.
Good to know
- How to get started: For adoption, fill out the adoption application on the city website; pre-approved applications are notified first. For surrenders, use the Request Animal Surrender Form. Report lost, found, loose or stray animals and bites to Gardner Police Dispatch at (978) 632-5600 ext 0.
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
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