Watertown Animal Control in Watertown, Massachusetts
About Watertown Animal Control
Watertown Animal Control is an animal control in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Lucky Cats Rescue, about 1.4 mi away.
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42.36777, -71.18749
What Watertown 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
- Lucky Cats Rescue565 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MAAnimal rescue1.4 mi
- Gifford Cat Shelter30 Undine Rd, Brighton, MAAnimal shelter2.1 mi
- Newton Animal ControlNewton, MAAnimal control2.3 mi
- Newton Police Animal Control25 Chestnut St, Newton, MAAnimal control2.3 mi
- Waltham Animal Control155 Lexington St, Waltham, MAAnimal control2.7 mi
- Broken Tail Rescue Cat Adoption Center160 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MAAnimal rescue2.9 mi
- Legacy Rescue, Inc18-20 Whittemore St, Arlington, MAAnimal rescue3.6 mi
- Arlington Animal Control112 Mystic St, Arlington, MAAnimal control4.0 mi
- Brookline Animal Control350 Washington St, Brookline, MAAnimal control4.1 mi
- Cambridge Animal Control344 Broadway, Cambridge, MAAnimal control4.3 mi
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Where is Watertown Animal Control located?
Watertown Animal Control is at 149 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472 in Middlesex County.
What are the hours of Watertown Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (617) 972-6446 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Watertown Animal Control?
Start on watertown-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 Watertown 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.
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- 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.