Submitted to the Bedford and Lexington Minuteman
Submitted to the Bedford and Lexington Minuteman
Bedford Police Department Chief Robert Bongiorno and the Bedford police recently recognized the town’s Animal Control Officer during Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week.
Officer Mike Leskouski has been Bedford’s Animal Control Officer since 1997 and has served the same role in Lexington since 2016.
“The best part of my job is educating people about wildlife and helping injured wildlife,” Leskouski said. “It’s a pleasure to know that we’re doing something good for injured animals.”
Leskouski responds to hundreds of calls each year. Some callers may have a question, others report stray dogs, neighborhood nuisance problems, rabies concerns, and injured animals.
Bedford Animal Control provides safety tips for wild animal interactions
COURTESY OF BEDFORD ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control Officer Mike Leskouski would like to inform residents about a recent bear sighting reported by residents and share tips for avoiding aggressive behavior from any wild animal.
On April 17, a bear sighting was reported on Fayette Road in Bedford. There was no interaction between the animal and any residents in the area.
Bears and other wild animals, such as bats, turkeys and sick animals can be dangerous and Bedford Police Department would like to encourage all residents to avoid interacting with them.
Residents are urged to immediately contact Animal Control via the Bedford Police Department at 781-275-1212 for: