2010
REPORT OF THE
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER/ANIMAL INSPECTOR
Established under Massachusetts general law chapter 140, sections 136 – 174, the
Animal Control Office responds to calls relating to wild and domestic animals that may be sick, injured or considered dangerous. This office has one employee who enforces all Federal, State, County and Town laws regarding animal cruelty as well as lost or abandoned animals.
Over the past year, on average there were 6-8 calls and complaints per day which came to the attention of the Animal Control Officer. Among these calls there were:
23 dog bites to humans were reported.
61 dogs and cats were quarantined due to unknown origins.
All animals that were tested for rabies were negative.
7 barns were inspected.
Above average number of dead animals were removed from streets and neighborhoods.
1,628 dogs were licensed.
68 unleashed dogs were picked up and all but 21 were reunited with their owners. The unclaimed dogs were adopted and have happy new homes.
19 cases of Animal Control Law violations were heard at Quincy District Court and another six public hearings were conducted by Lt. Richard Crowley of the RPD.
The annual Rabies Clinic inoculated 172 dogs, cats and ferrets. Revenues were donated to the Dick Bustard Memorial Fund for the care of stray and injured animals.
The Animal Control Office collected $12,325.00 from citations and another $32,560.00 from licensing for a total of $44,885.00. All monies were turned over to the Town’s general fund.
Finally, I would like to thank the Police, Fire, and School Departments, the Town Manager’s Office, the Animal Hospital, the Animal Rescue League and the MSPCA. I would also like to thank all those conscientious citizens who licensed their dogs. And, I would like to give special thanks to Kristen MacDonald and Cheryl Sass from the Town Clerk’s Office and Lt. Richard Crowley of the RPD for their unflagging assistance to this office. I would like to wish Lt. Richard Crowley all the best on his retirement and welcome Lt. Charles Thistle as the liaison between the RPD and Animal Control Office.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephen R. Slavinsky,
Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector
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