Animal Control, Ludlow, MA

05/14/2026

Smokin Joe and his new hooman !

05/13/2026

THIS

This is exactly the same information in Massachusetts! This is NOT a rehabilitator's decision at all. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Epidemiologist makes these decisions. Please don't be the reason we can't rehabilitate the animal you rescued.

Georgia Wildlife Network

Real talk, people…

When you find injured or orphaned wildlife, stop picking them up barehanded and holding them like they’re puppies. They are wild animals.

Foxes, raccoons, bats, coyotes, and skunks are considered rabies vector species in Georgia meaning they are among the wildlife most commonly associated with rabies exposure. But they are NOT the only animals that can carry rabies. There have been confirmed cases in beavers, groundhogs, and even cattle.

If you are bitten, scratched, or get saliva in an open wound, your eyes, or your mouth from a rabid animal, this is life-or-death serious. Symptoms in humans can take weeks or even months to appear, but once they start, rabies is almost always fatal.

And here’s what most people don’t realize:
An animal can carry rabies with no obvious symptoms at all.

That “sweet baby raccoon” trying to suckle your finger? If it bites or scratches you, even accidentally, it has to be euthanized and tested for rabies for YOUR safety.

Stop. Handling. Wildlife. Without. Proper. Training. And. Equipment.

Not every sick animal has rabies. Some may appear injured but are actually compromised. And seeing a raccoon or fox out during the day does NOT automatically mean rabies; sometimes mom is just out trying to feed her young.

If you aren’t sure what you’re seeing, text GWN or call DNR or a licensed wildlife rehabber BEFORE you touch the animal. If you’ve been bitten or scratched by a rabies vector species, tell us immediately when you reach out so we can direct you to appropriate resources.

And for the love of all things furry, stop handing wildlife off to random people on social media or neighbors who “know how to raise them.” You are putting both human and animal lives at risk.

Wildlife belongs with licensed rehabbers and veterinarians until it can be safely returned to the wild.

This is real. This is life or death. For you and them.

05/11/2026

I couldn’t ask for a better group of people.

05/11/2026

OWNER FOUND!!

Found on Gamache Dr - ludlow
Older Siamese cat
No chip
No collar
Friendly
Please call animal control at 413-583-5600 or the non emergency police number at 413-583-8305

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

05/10/2026

OWNERS FOUND!

Who’s missing a black lab?
Male
No tags
Found on Piney lane - ludlow
Please call the non emergency police number at 413-583-8305

05/07/2026

YAY!!!
ADOPTED BY THE PERFECT PEOPLE FOR HIM!
Semi retired
6 acres of land to play on
Only dog
I will miss him but this is such a perfect match for him, it makes my soul sing
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

This beautiful boy is still looking for his forever home.
Housebroken Check
Crate trained Check
Good w/dogs Check
UTD w/caccines Check
Snuggle bug CHECK !!!!!
Please email me at [email protected]

05/06/2026

UPDATES!
RIVER met the wonderful staff & Drs at the Ludlow Animal Clinic today, where they removed even more ticks. She appears fairly healthy, a few pounds underweight but nothing horrible. She went home to foster with Tammy, the office manager where she will get to play with Ralphie the lab with the broken leg that she adopted from me a couple years ago. She also got to meet Poppy the black poodle that was abandoned at the Mass Pike gas station last summer & adopted by Dr. Bacon.
SCARLETT the pit bull that was tied to pole on the River walk is now enjoying her new life with horses, chickens & shares a king size bed with her little mini me. It makes me happy to see all the love in their lives.💕 Stories like River & Scarlett are only possible because of community support. If you would like to help these & future rescue efforts, donations can be made to Friends of Ludlow Animal Control.

05/06/2026

We are all set now. Kittens will be available with Belchertown Animal Control in 5 weeks or so.
Thank you everyone who inquired

05/04/2026

I want to thank everyone who has contacted me regarding adopting River.
Currently she is NOT up for adoption. When and IF she goes up for adoption, I will announce it.
Trying to respond to the multiple emails, phone messages, fb posts, messenger texts, including my personal fb & private phone, just isn’t feasible, especially seeing that this is my true busy season.
I’m happy to learn that so many people have a kind heart and if you have room, there are many dogs that need their forever homes. They all have their own stories. Dakin, TJO, Belchertown & Milltown shelters are just a few that come to mind.
Please keep following River’s story & when & if she becomes available I promise it will be posted.

05/04/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to Kim at Kim’s grooming resort in Granby!!
River had over 200+ ticks on her, both unattached and after the shave embedded into her.
She looks like a completely different dog!
Her vet appointment is on Wednesday.
She’s slowly coming out of her shell shock and now will come up to me and follow me around.