Hubbardston Animal Control Officer

Hours: Gardner facility: weekdays by appointment only; Saturday 11am-4pm; Sunday 11am-1pm.

What it is

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Who it helps

Hubbardston residents.

Where

Town of Hubbardston

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Hubbardston's Animal Control Officer handles rabies quarantines, stray dogs, dog adoption, kennel license inspections, stray livestock and livestock complaints. Hubbardston has a 24-hour restraint law: dogs must be restrained on the owner's property or under control at all times. Animal control is provided through the regional Gardner Animal Control Facility.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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Good to know

• Who can use it: Hubbardston residents.
• How to get started: Call Hubbardston Police Dispatch at (978) 928-1405 or the Gardner facility at (978) 630-4950.

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

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Hubbardston Animal Control Officer official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.