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Contact Info Animal Inspector 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 P: 508-248-2210 F: 508-248-2375 Office Hours By appointment only. Meetings N/A Animal Inspector Directory Staff Ann Sellew Animal Inspector |
Animal Inspector Ann Sellew The Board of Health nominates an animal inspector each year and submits the name to the MA Bureau of Animal Health. The MA Bureau of Animal Health appoints a municipal animal inspector for each and every city and town in the Commonwealth. According to the MA Bureau of Animal Health, "the primary duty of the Animal Inspector has recently become rabies control in the domestic animal population. Municipal Animal Inspectors are also responsible for barn inspections and may be called to assist with domestic animal disease quarantines in the event of an outbreak." Rabies Clinic The Charlton Board of Health is holding a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the new Municipal Animal Shelter, 15 Old Town Road, Charlton. $12 each. Dogs MUST be on leash and cats MUST be in carriers. Please bring previous rabies certificate to determine if you are eligible for a 3 year rabies vaccination. State law requires that all dogs and cats over 6 months of age have a valid rabies vaccination. Questions? Call the Board of Health at 508-248-2210. Barn Inspections Barn Inspections are conducted October through December each year. Barn inspections are designed to: 1. get a good census of the domestic animal population of the town; 2. be sure that all of the animals appear to be in good health and free from disease; 3. observe animal housing and ensure ample food and water are supplied. If you have any questions about these inspections, please contact the Board of Health at 508-248-2210. For more information, visit the MA Bureau of Animal Health. The Board of Health has approved a new registration form for residents that house farm animals which is free of charge. This registration is to assist the Animal Inspector with keeping records of all farm animals in town. It will also enable the animal inspector to contact the owner in the event of an emergency. It is a one page form that asks for little but very helpful information. There is no fee for this registration. You may obtain the Farm Animal Registration Form from the Board of Health or download the Farm Animal Registration Form. |
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