The Town of Ludlow Animal Control, which operates under the umbrella of the Ludlow Police Department, assesses and addresses the needs of the community to help protect & improve the lives of residents & their pets.
If you believe your pet has been picked up by animal control, please call the shelter immediately.
Stray dogs and cats will be held for 7 days.
Owners will be responsible for paying a boarding fee of $20.00 per day and a $50.00 impound fee. Other fees may apply.
Per MGL Chapter 140 and the Town of Ludlow, you must show proof of a current rabies vaccine for dogs and cats, and a current city license for dogs, in order to reclaim your pet.
If your pet is not up to date on the required items listed above, animal control will get the animal up to date, and the fees will be added to the total reclaim cost.
Reclaim Fees
| Impound fee | $50.00 |
| Boarding fee per day | $20.00 |
Citations for leash bylaw violations
| First Offense | $100.00 |
| Second Offense | $200.00 |
| Third Offense or more | $300.00 |
Dog Licenses
Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) requires that all dogs 6 months of age and older be licensed each year. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccine and proof of neutering or spaying with you when licensing your dog at Town Hall, Clerk’s Office.
Donations
Donations can be made to the non-profit, ‘Friends of Ludlow Animal Control”, which supports injured and stray animals in the Town of Ludlow. Their long-term goals include building a state-of-the-art animal shelter for the Town of Ludlow. The new facility would include indoor/outdoor kennels, separate cat rooms with patios, a community room, animal food pantry and low cost spay & neuter surgeries.
The Board of Health is responsible for the oversight of an Animal Inspector for the Town of Ludlow.