Bourne Department of Natural Resources

05/20/2026

MISSING DOG! May 20, 2026 since approximately 12:00pm

Lucinda aka Lulu is missing from the area of the Megansett Rd. and Garnet Ave area of Cataumet.
Lulu is 13 lbs. with no collar or tags and is an indoor dog that does not spend time outside without supervision.

Lulu has several medical issues: blind, diabetic & congestive heart failure
If seen or found, contact Ginger Horne at 843-813-3053 or the Bourne Department of Natural Resources at (508)759-0600 ext. 1504.

05/05/2026

Does anyone recognize this intact male black lab (we estimate roughly 6 years old)? He was found in the area of Phillips Road. If you have any information, please contact the DNR at (508)759-0600 ext. 1504

01/12/2026

The offices located in Town Hall at 24 Perry Avenue will be closing at 1:30 pm today (January 12, 2026) due to a water main break.

Offices will reopen tomorrow (January 13, 2026) at 8:30 am

01/05/2026

Our comfort dog Callie was so excited for the start of 2026 that she brought her handler (Det. Marzelli) down to Town Hall on Friday to obtain the first Dog License of 2026. Here she is proudly sporting Dog License #1. Who’s Next?

Join Callie and all the other cool K9s with some fresh 2026 bling on their collars!

More info about dog licensing is available at:
https://www.townofbourne.com/natural-resources/pages/animal-control

12/31/2025

2026 Dog Licenses are now available to purchase! Licenses can be purchased through the Town Clerk's Office either in person or by mail with proof of a current rabies vaccination.

12/30/2025

Do you still need to take a Boater Safety course? We are hosting 3 NASBLA approved courses this winter! Sign up today online https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfBourne/BoaterSafetyRegistration or stop by Room 102 at Town Hall to register in person.

12/09/2025

Does anyone recognize this female yellow lab? See was found in the area of Studio Drive in Buzzards Bay. Please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 508-759-0600 ext. 1504.

10/16/2025

10/03/2025

Are you ready for oyster season? The Shellfish team has been working hard to get ready for Oyster Sundays (November - December) and is excited to offer the last Learn to Shellfish class of 2025 tomorrow, Saturday, October 4th at 10am at Monument Beach. This class will teach you how to measure your catch, how to harvest the different species, and more!
Register online by following the link here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TownOfBourne/Shellfish101Registration

06/05/2025

Does anyone recognize this male lab mix? He had been spotted in the Buzzards Bay area the last few days and was picked up by Natural Resources last night. Please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 508-759-0600 ext. 1312.