Animal Services
Dorchester Dog Control
The Dorchester County Dog Control' department provides the following assistance to all residents and is dedicated to helping protect the health, safety and welfare of both people and animals in our community.
Responding to stray animal complaints
Investigating dangerous animals
Impoundments
Adoptions
Barking dog complaints
Trapping nuisance wildlife and loose livestock
Ordinance enforcement
Contact Info
Dorchester County Dog Control
829 Fieldcrest Road
Cambridge, MD 21613
(410) 228-3083
info@docodogcontrol.com
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What to do if you find sick or injured wildlife:
Examine the situation carefully- is the animal really sick or injured? In the spring, it is not uncommon for animals like foxes and raccoons to forage during the day to feed their young. It is also normal for fawns and baby rabbits to be left alone for hours at a time. Sick animals will often be very lethargic and may sneeze, act disoriented (walk in circles), be emaciated, drool, pant, shiver, or sit with ruffled feathers. Injured animals may limp, drag limbs, or have obvious wounds. Often letting some time pass will reveal whether or not an animal needs help. If the animal appears to be missing fur and/or is abnormally thin click here for more information about the mange disease.