Uncontrolled Dog vs Leash Law
by Lauren Masellas, Sanford Animal Control Officer Not long ago, we discussed the 2022 call statistics involving loose dogs. This...
Animal Control
Mocha is Back Home!
Many Sanford residents have been anxiously following the story of Mocha, a 1 1/2 year old brown mini-labradoodle who went...
All About Assistance Dogs
Service Dog – Therapy Dog - Emotional Support Dog – Comfort Dog ??? by Lauren Masellas, Animal Control Officer, Sanford...
Public Safety Subcommittee Notes January 2023
The City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee met January 10, 2023. The members of the Subcommittee are Councilor Ayn Hanselmann (chair),...
Here Doggie Doggie!
by Lauren Masellas, Animal Control Officer I am pleased to report that the citizens of Sanford/Springvale are taking very good...
Animal Control Update: Fall 2022
At last week’s Public Safety Subcommittee meeting, Sanford Police Department Animal Control Officer Lauren Masellas provided a quarterly update on...
Are You Running a Wildlife Motel?
by Lauren E. Masellas, Animal Control Officer Tis the season…for our local wildlife to find a “winter rental” before the...
Kitty Cat Kidnapping!
Or, How to avoid being adopted by a neighborhood cat! by Lauren Masellas, Sanford Animal Control Officer One day, you...
Public Safety Subcommittee Notes
The City Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee met Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The following items were discussed by Subcommittee members Councilors...
News Notes: April 21, 2022
Effective April 20, York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) is no longer requiring passengers to wear masks on board YCCAC...
Rabies: Facts vs. Fear
by Lauren E. Masellas, Sanford Animal Control Officer This seems to be the time of year when the phone starts...
The Barking Dog!
by Lauren E. Masellas, Animal Control Officer One of the most common complaints I receive is The Barking Dog. And...
News Notes: December 19, 2021
Last week Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. Among the Maine...
Why Do I Need to License My Dog?
by Lauren E. Masellas, Animal Control Officer Yes, yes, I know; it’s one more annoying chore in your already overwhelmed...
Arrests & Summonses August 29 – September 4
Sunday, August 29, a shoplifting call to a Main St. location resulted in a summons being issued to a 40-year-old...
The Animal Control Investigation Process
The recent seizure of a large number of animals from a Deering Neighborhood Rd. residence brought up many questions about...
City Council 1/5 Meeting Summary
The City Council's first meeting of the new year was devoted to a number of administrative matters, in addition to...
City Council 12/8 Meeting Summary
At the City Council’s regular meeting on December 8, the following items were presented or discussed: Mayor Tom Cote began...