Wareham Animal Control (Department of Natural Resources)
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Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm.
- What it is
- More help
- Where
- Town of Wareham
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Wareham's Animal Control Division enforces license, vaccination and leash laws, promotes humane treatment of domestic animals, handles nuisance and aggressive animal problems and all domestic animal complaints, and inspects kennels. The Animal Control Officer is also the town's Animal Inspector. After hours and on weekends, calls are handled by Department of Natural Resources staff.
How to reach them
Where: 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Wareham residents.
- How to get started: Call (508) 291-3100 ext. 3183. For an animal emergency, call Wareham Police at (508) 295-1212 or 911.
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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