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DoodyCalls of MetroWest, MA
MetroWest Boston, MA Dog Resource Guide
Local Laws and Ordinances that Affect Dog Owners
Concord, MA
- Licensing - Dogs should be licensed when they reach the age of six months, and the license should be renewed annually thereafter. A renewal form can be found at this site.
- The Concord, MA Pooper Scoopers Law states that owner of the dog is required to pick up any feces left behind by their dog on any cemetery in the Town of Concord.
- Leash Laws - Dogs must be on a leash or strictly controlled by their owner on any public property or private property not owned by the dog’s owner.
Framingham, MA
- Licensing - You must present your dog’s up-to-date rabies vaccination papers in order to have them licensed. Each dog must be licensed after the age of six months and annually after that. If your dog is spayed or neutered and you present evidence of this when licensing, you will receive a discounted rate of ten dollars instead of fifteen.
Southborough, MA
- Licensing - Every dog must be licensed after they reach six months of age and every year thereafter. There is a monetary penalty for not having your dog licensed. When attempting to license your dog, its most recent vaccinations must be present, as well as proof of spaying or neutering. If your dog is spayed or neutered, and you present documentation regarding this, the charge will be six dollars instead of ten.
- Leash Laws - All dogs must be in control by their owner either on a leash or strict voice command. Any dog found not complying with this will be picked up by an Animal Control Officer.
Sudbury, MA
- Licensing - Every dog in Sudbury must be licensed every year. If your dog is spayed or neutered the charge is ten dollars; for all others it is fifteen.
- Leash Laws - All dogs in Sudbury must be strictly restrained by a leash or the owner when outside of their own private property. Leashes may not be any longer than six feet.
Other Towns
Pooper Scooper Ordinances for the areas below are the same as those for Concord, MA:
- Arlington, MA
- Auburndale, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Bolton, MA
- Boxborough, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Fienberg, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Lexington, MA
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- Maynard, MA
- Medford, MA
- Newtonville, MA
- Plainville, MA
- Southborough, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Watertown, MA
- Wayland, MA
- West Newton, MA
- Weston, MA
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Dog Parks and Dog-Friendly Areas
- Good Harbor Beach - Dogs are permitted to run and play on the beach during the year except for the summer season, from the first of May to the fifteenth of September.
- Ashland State Park - With 470 acres this is the perfect place to bring the whole family, including our furry friends! The park is only operated seasonally. Please do not leave any dog poop on the beach or in the areas surrounding.
- Deer Island - You may bring dogs to the park, but they must be kept on a leash. Please clean up any dog poop your dog may leave behind.
- Carson Beach - At Carson Beach you can take your family for a picnic, go fishing, or just bask in the sun with a furry friend. Your dog can be on the beach as long as it is under your control. As always, remember to clean up any waste your dog may leave behind.
- Peter’s Park Dog Run – The newly built Dog Recreation Space (DRS) is a great place to play with your dog. The website is fun and well designed also. The park is in need of volunteers and donations to help make it GREAT!
Rescue Leagues, Animal Shelters & Humane Societies
- Buddy Dog Humane Society - This society is non-profit organization, named after a stray dog that was found and cared for by his owner, the founder of the Buddy Dog Humane Society.
- Massachusetts Animal Rights Coalition - The Massachusetts Animal Rights Coalition (MARC) works to end the suffering of animals. They organize hundreds of events aimed at informing the public of animal rights and how to properly treat animals. There are many ways to volunteer and support MARC whether through supporting important pending legislation or providing monetary support.
- Animal Rescue League - The Animal Rescue League is dedicated to rescuing pets from any danger. As an adoption agency, they have a rigorous adoption process to ensure the dogs are placed with appropriate families.
- Dog Orphans Humane Society - This non-profit organization has one purpose and that is to protect the rights of canines. They have a rigorous adoption process that allows for the best possible match between dog and owner. Pictures and biographies about each dog are listed on the site.
Other Dog Organizations and Ideas That We Support
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