Animal Control
Officer Donald Famico
Animal Control Officer
Telephone: 978-744-0171 x121
Fax: 978-825-0131
Email: [Please Enable JavaScript]
For emergency or urgent animal-related calls, it is not recommended to call the animal control officer, instead please dial our main dispatch at 978-744-1212.
Our animal control officer handles stray dogs, neighborhood nuisance problems, injured animals and rabies concerns.
Dog Licensing
Dog Licensing is handled by the City Clerk. Please visit the Dog Licensing page on the city website for more information.
Local Holding Facilities Used By Salem Animal Control
Danvers Animal Hospital
367 Maple Street
Danvers, MA 01923
978-774-0045
Feline Hospital
81 Webb Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-8020
Animal Rescue League
10 Chandler Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-9170
Pet-Related Links/Information
- Rabies Informational Flyer
- New England Veterinary Hospital (978-744-8325)
- Massachusetts Veterinarian Referral Hospital (781-932-5802) (24 hour emergency care)
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (617-522-7400)
- Animal Rescue League Boston Spay Wagon (1-877-590-SPAY)
- Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (978-253-4347)