Animal Control

Contact Us

  1. Leslie Badger

    Animal Control Officer
    Email
    Phone: 781-749-1212

The Town of Hingham has 1 full-time Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer is responsible for all injured, sick and deceased animals in the Town of Hingham.

Report a Coyote Sighting

Please DO NOT call 911 to report seeing a coyote unless there is an emergency or immediate threat to humans.  To report a coyote sighting please complete the Report a Coyote Sighting Form and include as much detail as possible.  All sightings reported via this form will be logged and followed up on by the Animal Control Officer or one of her assistants. More info...

Hingham ACO

Reporting Dog Bites

If you need medical attention or if the bite requires an emergency response, dial 911. If you need to report a past dog bite please call 781-741-1490 and leave a message.

Off-Leash at Bare Cove Park

Full details about walking dogs off-leash in Bare Cove Park is available through the Town Clerk's site.  
Please visit hingham-ma.gov/offleash for full regulations, apply online for a permit and the Permitted Area Map.  
You may also Report an Off-Leash Incident in Bare Cove Park.

Kennel Injury Reporting Form

Under MGL Chapter 140 Section 174G all injuries to animals and/or people that occur on the premise of a commercial boarding kennel or training facility must be reported to the licensing authority. The licensing authority shall investigate all complaints. 

Please complete the Kennel Injury Reporting Form and return it to the 
Hingham Town Clerk (townclerk@hingham-ma.gov) and 
Animal Control Officer (animalcontrol@hpd.org).

Wildlife

Any questions regarding wildlife, please contact the New England Wildlife Center at 781-749-1248.
Learn more about Living with Wildlife.

Living with Coyotes: A Harbor Media Presentation with Leslie Badger