Animal Control

Hancock County Animal Control Officer

Responds to and investigates complaints involving DOMESTIC ANIMALS and LIVESTOOK, assists with stray and lost animals. Enforces State of Maine Animal Control Laws and Ordinances in the participating Hancock County municipalities. Rescues and or aids in rescues of trapped, wounded, sick or injured domestic animals. Maintains records, reports, monitoring licensures and incident reports.

50 State Street, Suite 7
Ellsworth, Maine 04605

Please welcome Memphis Mink as the new Primary Regional Animal Control Officer for Hancock County.

Memphis Mink will assume the duties and responsibilities of the Primary Animal Control Officer for Hancock County beginning Thursday, June 25, 2026. Memphis can be reached at: cellphone number (207) 610-9280 and email address animal.control@hancockcountymaine.gov.

Memphis Mink will be scheduling times in the next couple of weeks to meet with the appropriate personnel for each participating town to discuss the position and address any questions or concerns you may have at this point.