Mill Towns Regional Animal Control (MTRAC)

Mill Towns Regional Animal Control proudly serves the communities of Palmer, Monson, Ware, and Brimfield. Response priorities are based on public safety, animal welfare, and available resources.

Mission Statement

The goal of Mill Towns Regional Animal Control is to provide safe, humane shelter for unwanted, stray, abused, and impounded domestic animals in accordance with state regulations. MTRAC is responsible for assuring the timely and effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and state laws. The MTRAC team strives to protect the public’s health and safety from vicious, diseased or injured animals, to educate the public about responsible animal care and ownership, and to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats in the communities we serve.

Our communities benefit from the compassion and humanity shown in caring for animals that have been discarded. The animals cannot speak for themselves; we will advocate for them and provide them with a clean and safe environment until they can move on to their forever home.

Services we provide

MTRAC responds to domestic animals, livestock, and many exotic pets, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and more. We assist with:

  • Stray or loose animals
  • Lost & found pets
  • Animal welfare concerns
  • Animal bites & quarantine
  • Nuisance or dangerous animal complaints
  • Barking complaints
  • Dog licensing questions
  • General animal control assistance
After-Hours Animal Emergencies, contact your local Police Department

Examples include:

  • Injured stray dog or cat (owner unknown)

  • Aggressive animal threatening people or animals

  • Loose animal creating a traffic hazard

  • Animal posing an immediate public safety risk