Thomaston Police Department

To: Thomaston Pet Owners:

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your Animal Control Officer, my
name is Cathy "Cj" Virgie. My job as Animal Control Officer is to make sure all the
animals in Thomaston are well taken care of. This means safe from disease and abuse. I
can't do this without the help from each of you. If you have a pet or know of pets
that are in need of care please call Knox Communications at 594-0677 to report it.

I will also need your help in keeping the animals safe and free of disease. One very
important way is to control the stray and feral (wild) cat population in your
neighborhood. Strays and Feral cats are a fact of life and can carry disease that can
be passed on to your pets and you. One very serious disease is RABIES.

I am enclosing an Animal Information Report Form for pet owners to fill out. This form
will serve two purposes.

1. When I am trapping the strays in your neighborhood to have them fixed and
vaccinated and accidentally catch your pet in error I will just release it.

2. If you need help spaying, neutering, or getting your pets' rabies shots up to date
I can help you make that happen with little or no expense to you.

Visit the Town of Thomaston web site for news, lost and found pets, and general
information.

Pets are a very important part of our lives so help me in keeping them safe from harm
and disease.

Sincerely,

Catherine Virgie

Animal Control Officer

If you find an injured animal:

All wild animals are potentially dangerous. Should you decide
to approach, use caution and wear heavy leather gloves.

Remember: all mammals can carry rabies. If you suspect the
animal is rabid, call your town's animal control officer for
help.

Keep injured animals in warm, dark, quiet places, away from
humans or pets.

Immediately contact the Center for Wildlife (207-361-1400),
your local animal control officer 593-9132, or the game warden
for help.