The Animal Control Division is responsible for the enforcement of ordinances and state laws primarily pertaining to domestic animals. These include licensing and vaccination requirements as well as investigating reports or complaints involving animals; take appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse, investigate animal bite reports, prepare rabies specimens as necessary; educating citizens in the neighborhood
Animal Control Officer
Paul Frye
207-626-2370 ext 3413
Licensing
State law requires that all dogs 6 months old or within ten days of ownership are licensed in the town/city where they reside. This annual license is due December 31 of each year. A rabies certificate and neuter/spay certificate (if applicable) must be presented at the time of licensing. In order to avoid the $25.00 late fee, your dog must be licensed by January 31.
Licensing fees are: $11.00 for an unaltered dog, $6.00 for an altered dog.
ACO VideosThe Augusta Police Department's Relationship with the Kennebec Valley Humane Society
Stray Cat Information
Dog Owner's Guide
Links
Animal Ordinances - City of Augusta
Animal Health and Welfare - Maine.gov
Service Animals
https://www.ada.gov/svcabrpt.pdf
https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
https://www.ada.gov/archive/qasrvc.htm