Animal Control Unit

The Animal Control Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, tranquil environment for the citizens of Sterling. If you have a problem concerning a animal please contact the Sterling Police at (978) 422-7331, the dispatcher will collect the necessary information and the Animal Control Officer will contact you and handle the problem or complaint.

If your call is of a nuisance matter and the Animal Control Officer is unavailable, a patrol unit will be dispatched to restore peace and prepare a report to be forwarded to the Animal Control Officer so that appropriate actions can be taken. If there is an immediate concern for the public, a patrol officer will be dispatched to the call prior to the Animal Control Officer being contacted. If you have any questions regarding the Animal Control Unit please contact the Sterling Police Department at (978) 422-7331 or the Animal Control Advisory Board (978) 422-6238.

Calls regarding wildlife issues such a animals in your house or injured wildlife animals please contact Wildlife Control (508) 892-1967 or Critter Control (508) 757-4751. You may want to also visit the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for various facts for living with wildlife as well as information on young wildlife, injured wildlife, etc

The Animal Control Unit recently acquired a new vehicle for the transportation of animals.