Pet Care
Veterinary Care at Hanscom AFB
Active duty, retired military members and their dependents holding a DoD ID card and eligible for DEERS enrollment are entitled to receive services from the Hanscom AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility.
Location
Building 1219
Phone
(781) 225-2772
Hours*
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday,
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
minor walk-ins available; we
recommend you call in advance
Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
clinic hours by appointment only
*Please note: We may be closed for lunch (noon to 1 p.m.) due to temporary staff shortages.
Pet Boarding/Kennels
Please make sure that you make pet boarding arrangements prior to arriving at your destination. Have proof of their vaccinations with you.
The following is a list of reputable boarding facilities in the Devens area. Check your local yellow pages for facilities in the community you reside in.
Call ACS at 978-796-3023 for referral.
Name : Harvard Kennels |
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Address : 259 Ayer Road |
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City : Harvard |
State : MA |
Zip : 01451 |
Phone : (978) 772-4242 |
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Pet Quarantines
Quarantine varies depending on animal's rabies vaccine status and can be up to 10 days long. The Bureau of Animal Health at 1-617-626-1791 will help. Also check web site.
Pet Licensing
Veterinarian services are available in the community. Dogs must be licensed in MA, usually through the office of the Town or City Clerk located at Town or City Hall in the town/city of residence. Cost is around $10.00 per year. For spayed or neutered dogs, the cost is $6.00 per year. Dogs and cats over 12 weeks old must be vaccinated against rabies.
Leash laws apply to most communities. A $50.00 fine may be imposed for dogs not leased in certain communities.
Pet Transportation
Once you have decided that an animal is going to be your traveling companion, plan for your pet's trip in the same way you plan your own.
Make sure your pet has no health problems. Your pet will be subjected to conditions guaranteed to cause stress. A clean bill of health is an important first step in assuring your pet's ability to adjust safely to unfamiliar surroundings. Also, make sure your pet has proper identification tags. The information should include your pet's name, your name, address and phone number.
Call the airline for specific pet requirements.
For more Web site information
on this subject, visit
Air Animal
http://www.airanimal.com
Veterinary Services
There are no veterinary services on Devens. Seek treatment/appointments for pets off-post. Call ACS for a detailed listing of veterinarians in the area.
Name : Ayer Animal Medical Center |
POC : Staff |
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Address : 196 West Main Street |
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City : Ayer |
State : MA |
Zip : 01432 |
Phone : (978) 772-4413 |
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Name : Shirley Animal Clinic |
POC : Staff |
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Address : 38 Parker Road |
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City : Shirley |
State : MA |
Zip : 01464 |
Phone : (978) 425-4544 |
Comments: Office hours by appointment. |
For more Web site information
on this subject, visit
Net Vet
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vet.htm