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1. My pet got loose and hasn’t come back, what do I do now?

You should call the Biddeford Police Department at 207-282-5127 and make a lost animal report. 

Next, you should call the Animal Welfare Society at 207-985-3244 to see if someone has brought it in. 

If you live near a town line you should also call the animal control office or police department for that town. View a list of Animal Control Officers for assistance locating phone numbers.

2. My dog / myself got bit by another dog, do I need to do anything?

Yes. If you can, get the following information:

• Address
• Dog’s name
• Dog’s vaccine status
• Owner’s name
• Phone number
• Veterinarian they use

Then call the Biddeford Police Deapartment as soon as you can. We need to know that a bite happened, so it can be recorded and we can make sure the dog is healthy. 

This does not mean that we are going to take the dog; that happens very rarely.

3. My neighbors' dog keeps coming on my property, how do I address this?

First, try talking to the owner of the dog. Most of the time they don’t know that the dog comes over or that it bothers someone when it does. 

If that doesn’t work or you feel uncomfortable with that, you can call Biddeford Animal Control at  207-282-5127, and we can speak to them about the issue.

4. I saw a fox / coyote near my house, should I be concerned?

Most likely, no. They are normally not a threat to people. Foxes and coyotes will come out during the day. 

If you have food out for cats or other animals, then take it in. Keep your cats and small dogs inside or only let them out supervised. Foxes and coyotes could try to go after them. 

However, if the animal is showing odd behavior such as “looking drunk” or being aggressive, then you should contact the Biddeford Police Department at 207-282-5127 or the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.