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
Emergency Contact
- Emergency Line: (207) 288-3391
- Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Coverage: Bar Harbor & Mount Desert
- Response: Trained officers available
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
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
- 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
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