Animal Control

Chickens and other farm animals need to be registered through the board of health. View the Keeping of Animals in the Town of Milton (PDF) here. 

If it is a domestic animal please call animal control during working hours at 617-698-0455.

If it is a wild animal on public property please call DPW during working hours at 617-898-4900.

If it is a wild animal on private property, it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove said animal.

• First Violation: $30
• Second Violation: $40
• Third and Subsequent Violations: $50

There is a $50 fine for not picking up after your dog.

The fine for not having a dog not properly licensed is $30. An additional penalty of $30 may be added every week until the dog is licensed.

All dogs 6 months and older must be licensed every year. Licenses must be obtained by April 15th of each year.

The cost per license is $10 for a spayed/neutered dog or $15 for an intact dog.

The Town Clerk's Office located at the Milton Town Hall issues the license. Be sure to bring a current copy of your dog's rabies certificate.