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Animal Control center

Animal shelter in Fall River, MA

The ACC functions as the Somerset/Dighton, MA Animal control officer and a boarding facility called "The Barking Lot".

THE ACC IS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH SOME MUCH NEEDED MAINTENANCE!!!
* LIGHT WORK FROM A CONTRACTOR
* A WELDER NEEDED FOR FENCE REPAIR
* PAINTER TO FRESHEN UP THE KENNELS

iF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER SOME OR YOUR TIME PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL BETHHICKEY@GMAIL.COM!
All of this work needs to be done even if we can not get a volunteer. Please consider donating if you don't have the time.

Shelter Wish List! we are always in need of donations including:

CANNED cat or dog food
CANNED kitten or puppy food
KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement)
Dog biscuits
Dog and Cat Toys, Kongs®, tennis balls
Dog and cat beds
Cat Litter
Puppy Pads

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Bleach
Dish detergent
Paper towels
Antibacterial hand soap
Latex gloves
Sponges

Contact —
Email —
Phone (508) 677-3137
Website —
Address
593 Montaup St
Fall River, MA 02724
Donation —
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593 Montaup St

Fall River, MA 02724

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We'll also keep you updated on Hobbes's adoption status with email updates.
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Hobbes

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Fall River, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Cali's adoption status with email updates.
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Cali

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Fall River, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Fall River, MA

Shelter FAQs

The Animal Control Center is located at
593 Montaup St., Fall River, MA 02724.

508-677-3137

7 days a week 10-4 or by appointment


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Additional adoption info

To adopt a dog you need to bring proof of home ownership or your Landlord's contact information.

The adoption fee is $175 for dogs (cats are less) which includes Rabies, Distemper and kennel cough vaccinations. A heartworm and Lyme test and preventative. And Spay or Neuter. If the dog is not altered when you choose to adopt, the shelter will arrange the spay/neuter for you. The $175 is paid up front and the spay/neuter deposit is only returned with proof from a vet that it was done elsewhere.

If you chose to adopt but can not bring the dog home that day there is an $80 deposit to "hold".

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We'll also keep you updated on Gumball's adoption status with email updates.
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Gumball

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Atlas Nova - MEET ME!

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Skipper

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We'll also keep you updated on Naomi's adoption status with email updates.
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Naomi

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We'll also keep you updated on Dale's adoption status with email updates.
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Dale

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