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The Eastham Police Department's Animal Control responsibilities include the investigation of animal
complaints, providing rabies clinics, dog bite investigations, viscous animal complaints, barn and
kennel inspections and animal quarantining to name only a few of its responsibilities. The van is
equipped with the necessary safety equipment to handle most animal related situations.
The police department instituted the Animal Control function in 1985. There is one officer assigned
to this responsibility full time. Officer Adam Bohannon is a fully trained police officer assigned as the
Animal Control Officer. He has received additional training by attending the Animal Control
Officers Academy and working with the Animal Rescue League. He is a member of the Animal
Control Officers Association and maintains a current knowledge of laws pertaining to the control of
animals and the efforts currently utilized to protect against the spread of rabies in the
Commonwealth.
Nuisance Animals
The town of Eastham's Animal Control officer will gladly
assist you with a variety of animal issues. The officer cannot assist with
nuisance animals, such as skunks, raccoons or squirrels that get into an attic,
basement or chimney. If you have such a problem you must contract with an animal
removal company. You may call the police department to get the names and
telephone numbers of some such companies. We do not endorse any company, we
merely provide the information for your follow up.
The animal control officer handles approximately 750 to 1000 calls annually.
Officer Bohannon can be reached by calling 508-255-0551 ext. 256.
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