Fairhaven Animal Control in Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Also known as Fairhaven Animal Shelter
About Fairhaven Animal Control
Fairhaven Animal Control is an animal control in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is New Bedford Animal Control, about 2.7 mi away.
Map
41.64610, -70.88833
What Fairhaven Animal Control does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- New Bedford Animal Control890 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MAAnimal control2.7 mi
- CARE, Southcoast111 Main St, Acushnet, MAAnimal shelter2.8 mi
- New Bedford Animal Control834 Kempton St, New Bedford, MAAnimal control3.2 mi
- Lighthouse Animal Shelter596 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MAAnimal shelter3.7 mi
- CARE Southcoast197 Middle Rd, Acushnet, MAAnimal shelter4.0 mi
- Dartmouth Town Animal Control400 Slocum Rd, Dartmouth, MAAnimal control4.2 mi
- Animal Rescue League Of New Bedford31 Ventura Dr, Dartmouth, MAAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- The Humane Society and Shelter SouthCoast31 Ventura Dr North, Dartmouth, MAHumane society5.2 mi
- Down to Earth Animal Rescue and Sanctuary821 Potomska Rd, South Dartmouth, MAAnimal sanctuary7.9 mi
- Westport MA Animal Control856 Main Rd, Westport, MAAnimal control11 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Fairhaven Animal Control located?
Fairhaven Animal Control is at 200 Bridge St, Fairhaven, MA 02719 in Bristol County.
What are the hours of Fairhaven Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (508) 979-4028 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Fairhaven Animal Control?
Start on fairhaven-ma.gov, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Fairhaven Animal Control?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.