Episode 28: Matthew DeCiero on Animal Control, Wildlife and Responsible Pet Ownership in Tyngsborough

Tyngsborough Animal Control Officer Matthew DeCiero explains leash laws, wildlife calls, pet licensing, coyotes, and what residents should know about animal safety in town. In this episode of Entering Tyngsborough, residents get a closer look at how animal control works behind the scenes, from loose dogs and dangerous dog hearings to bobcats, weasels, and seasonal wildlife concerns.In this episode:• What animal control officers handle day to day• How stray animals are processed and returned home • Tyngsborough leash law explained • What happens during dangerous dog investigations• Wildlife calls involving bobcats, weasels and coyotes • Pet licensing and rabies requirements• Tips for reducing wildlife attractants around your home00:00 Introduction and Meet Matthew DeCiero00:57 How Matthew Entered Animal Control02:54 From Local Media to Animal Control Work07:06 What a Typical Day Looks Like09:42 What Happens When Animal Control Takes Custody of an Animal13:34 Unusual Calls: Goats, Peacocks and More15:40 Barn Inspections Explained18:36 Handling Aggressive Animals and Dangerous Dog Hearings22:36 Understanding Tyngsborough’s Leash Law25:46 Responsible Pet Ownership and Licensing30:54 Wildlife Calls in Tyngsborough31:09 Bobcat Encounter in Town34:22 Weasels, Bears and Wildlife Around Homes38:14 Preventing Wildlife Conflicts on Your Property40:28 Coyotes, Seasonal Safety and Contact Information📍 Contact Tyngsborough Animal Control through the non-emergency police line or town website.📍 Follow Chelmsford-Tyngsborough Animal Control on Facebook for updates and lost pet notices.