New Bedford Animal Control in New Bedford, Massachusetts
About New Bedford Animal Control
New Bedford Animal Control is an animal control in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Dartmouth Town Animal Control, about 1.0 mi away.
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41.63535, -70.94765
What New Bedford Animal Control does
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- 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
- Dartmouth Town Animal Control400 Slocum Rd, Dartmouth, MAAnimal control1.0 mi
- Lighthouse Animal Shelter596 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MAAnimal shelter1.4 mi
- New Bedford Animal Control890 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MAAnimal control2.2 mi
- Animal Rescue League Of New Bedford31 Ventura Dr, Dartmouth, MAAnimal rescue2.9 mi
- The Humane Society and Shelter SouthCoast31 Ventura Dr North, Dartmouth, MAHumane society2.9 mi
- Fairhaven Animal Control200 Bridge St, Fairhaven, MAAnimal control3.2 mi
- CARE, Southcoast111 Main St, Acushnet, MAAnimal shelter3.8 mi
- CARE Southcoast197 Middle Rd, Acushnet, MAAnimal shelter4.5 mi
- Down to Earth Animal Rescue and Sanctuary821 Potomska Rd, South Dartmouth, MAAnimal sanctuary5.6 mi
- Westport MA Animal Control856 Main Rd, Westport, MAAnimal control8.4 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is New Bedford Animal Control located?
New Bedford Animal Control is at 834 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740 in Bristol County.
What are the hours of New Bedford Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (508) 991-6366 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from New Bedford Animal Control?
Start on newbedford-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 New Bedford 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.