Animal Control Officer Dave Curtin

Mailing address:
Officer D. Curtin
C/O Weymouth Police Department
140 Winter Street
Weymouth, Ma. 02188.

781-335-1212 Ext. 307

Dog Complaint Form - PDF 291K

Department FAQ:
The department works under the police department, special operations division. The department is staffed by one officers. Each officer is trained in criminal justice, firearms, CPR, animal and human first aid and suicide prevention, and have arrest powers. The two officers provide 24 hours, seven day a week coverage for legitimate emergencies. The officers enforce local, county, and state laws, rules and regulations as prescribed.

Frequently asked questions:

Does the pound put animals to sleep?
On the 11th. day of its impoundment, all unclaimed pets have their ownership transfered to Massachussetts Humane Society, 87 Wharf. St. East Weymouth, Ma. 02189, 781-335-1300. Weymouth DOES NOT destroy impounded animals!

Does the pound take unwanted pets or put animals to sleep for private owners?
NO!!! Please call Massachusetts Humane Society @ 781-335-1300.

Does the dog officers department dispose of dead animals?
Yes, the department will remove dead animal carcasses from ways open to public travel. The officers will remove dead pet carcasses from pet owners property for a fee.

What about problem wildlife?
The officers can destroy wildlife only under certain specific conditions. The wildlife animal must be sick, on the ground and in the open. Local dog officers/police officers have no powers which enable them to handle problem wildlife animals! The state fish and wildlife division has licensed problem wildlife agents for this purpose. They DO charge for their services!

What about coyotes?
Coyotes have been in this area for several years! Only fish and wildlife can respond to problem coyote complaints. Towns can only take action against coyotes that are caught in the act of attacking persons or pets. The towns can not take preemptive action against coyotes!

For more information visit the MassWildlife web site.

Does the town have a gift account for the pets at the shelter?
Yes. Non-cash gifts such as food, treats, blankets, returnable cans, etc. can be dropped off at the shelter any day between 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Gifts of funds should be by check or money order made payable to "Dog gift acct." P.O. Box 249, East Weymouth, Ma. 02189-0249 Over the past five years with funds donated from our caring supporters we have been able to remodel the shelter with insulation/paneling, dropped ceilings, new electrical, plumbing, painting, fence repair, new roof system and have air conditioned 1/3 of the shelter!

Dog licenses are valid January first through December thirty one of the year of issue! A valid license and rabies tag MUST be worn on the dog at ALL times. Failure to comply will result in fines up to $75.00 per offense!

We strive to live our motto: "To protect man's best friend from its worst enemy, MAN"!