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Bar Harbor & Mount Desert Animal Control

Protecting Community Safety and Animal Welfare

Animal Control Overview

The Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Departments are committed to protecting both community safety and animal welfare through professional animal control services.

Our Mission

We strive to create a safe environment for both residents and animals through education, enforcement, and compassionate response. Our animal control services focus on public safety while ensuring humane treatment of all animals.

Our Responsibilities

Law Enforcement
Lost Pet Services
Emergency Response
Community Education

Emergency Contact

24/7 Response
  • Emergency Line: (207) 288-3391
  • Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Coverage: Bar Harbor & Mount Desert
  • Response: Trained officers available
Quick Response: Our officers respond promptly to animal-related emergencies and public safety concerns.

Our Services

Law Enforcement

  • Animal bite investigations
  • Dangerous animal reports
  • Leash law enforcement
  • Animal cruelty investigations

Lost Pet Services

  • Stray animal pickup
  • Lost pet reporting
  • Owner reunification
  • Shelter coordination

Stray animals taken to:
Small Animal Clinic, Ellsworth
(207) 667-8753

Emergency Response

  • Animal attack response
  • Wildlife conflicts
  • Injured animal assistance
  • Public safety concerns

Community Education

  • Responsible pet ownership
  • Safety programs
  • School presentations
  • Community outreach
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Community Safety Guidelines

  • Maintain control of your pet at all times
  • Ensure proper identification (tags, microchips)
  • Follow local leash laws and ordinances
  • Address any concerning behavior promptly
  • Report stray or aggressive animals immediately

Responsible Pet Ownership

  • Keep vaccinations current
  • Spay or neuter your pets
  • Provide adequate shelter and care
  • Clean up after your pet
  • Register and license as required

Pet Licensing Requirements

Licensing Requirements

Required: All dogs over six months must be licensed annually in Bar Harbor and Mount Desert.
  • Age Requirement: Dogs 6 months and older
  • Renewal: Annual licensing required
  • Documentation: Current rabies vaccination certificate
  • Fee: Varies by spay/neuter status

Required Documents

  • Current rabies vaccination certificate
  • Spay/neuter certificate (if applicable)
  • Previous year's license (for renewals)

Online Licensing

Maine Dog Licensing Portal

Apply and renew licenses online

Available 24/7

Convenient online processing

Secure Payment

Multiple payment options

Maine Dog Licensing Portal
Benefits: Licensed pets are easier to return if lost and help support animal welfare programs.

Contact Animal Control

Emergency Response

24/7 Emergency Line

(207) 288-3391

Response Time

Immediate dispatch for emergencies

Service Area

Bar Harbor & Mount Desert

Lost & Found Resources

Small Animal Clinic

1154 Bar Harbor Road
Trenton, ME 04605

Clinic Phone

(207) 667-8753

Stray Animals

All stray animals are taken to the Small Animal Clinic for care and potential owner reunification.

Community Lost Pet Network

MDI Lost & Found Pet Alert

Community Facebook group for reporting and finding lost pets on Mount Desert Island

Active Community

Hundreds of local residents helping reunite pets with their families

Visit MDI Lost & Found Pet Alert
Lost Your Pet? Contact us at (207) 288-3391, check the Small Animal Clinic, and post on the MDI Lost & Found Pet Alert Facebook page.