Here are some answers and referrals to commonly asked Questions.
Questions about Rabies/ Quarantines Call Lenny Izzo at Board of Health 781-235-0135
24 hours- State Vet. Mike Cahill 617-626-1794
-State Epidemiologist 617-983-6800
or click on link to State Public Health
Mass. Dept. of Public Health-Wellesley Animal Control is active with Mass. Rabies advisory committee and the Surveillance and Epidemiologic Capacity-animal surveillance and education sub group
Animal Rescue League of Boston (they are great resource and can answer many of the public’s questions- especially wildlife)
Dedham Branch-781-326-0729
Boston (24 hrs) 781-426-9170
Or click on Link to Animal Rescue League of Boston
Wildlife calls refer to
Tufts for injured animals 508-839-7918
Problem Animal Control (PAC) –Fish and Wildlife 508-792-7270 ext.103
Local PAC person-James Gallerani 781-235-0829
Or click on link to Mass. Fisheries and Wildlife
Dead animals- Most small critters (squirrels etc) will be gone by crows, coyotes usually in less than a day.
For small animals and birds- state public health recommends, for birds, double bag and put in trash.
Larger animals cover with lawn lime then with dirt to cut odor and decompose quickly.
Problem Animal Control will charge a fee for disposal (see contact info above)
Lost/Found Pets should be recorded in the stray book at the police station 781-235-1212
Also people should post them under classified ads at
They can also check with the kennel and bring them there 508-653-5020
2007 Dog licenses are available by mail from the Town Clerk 781-431-1019 ext 2252
Low cost rabies clinics are held on certain Sundays at Petco Stores in Needham and Natick. Call the store for times.
I hope this information will be helpful for you until my return.
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