The City of Worcester has provided the public with pertinent information related to the threat Asian Longhorned Beetles have on our trees and forestry. If you have any questions, please contact the Massachusetts ALB Eradication Program at 508-852-8090 or 1-866-702-9938
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In addition to any member of the public, the Chief of Police, any animal control officer, the Commissioner of Inspectional Services or any inspector under his or her supervision, or any other city officer or employee as may be designated by the City Manager may initiate the complaint and hearing procedures of section 157(d) of chapter 140 of the General Laws relative to declaring dogs nuisance dogs or dangerous dogs. (Chapter 8, § 12, Revised Ordinances of 2008)
The cost of a dog license is $30.00 and $25.00 if the dog is spayed or neutered.
An Animal Control Officer will investigate every complaint received by the unit. The Animal Control Officer will then take whatever action is deemed to be appropriate.
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Yes. All dogs and cats over a certain age (usually 6 months) are required to be immunized against a number of diseases including rabies.
Yes. Dogs must be leashed whenever off of the owner's or handler's property.
Yes. There is a leash law everywhere in the City.