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Municipality of West Perth
169 St. David St.,
Mitchell, Ontario
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The Municipality of West Perth by-law enforcement provides canine control services to all residents. These services are limited to regulating dogs and details can be found in the Canine Control and Kennel By-law 17-2017 or by reading the information provided below.
Please note non-domesticated animals (i.e. skunks, racoons, possums, etc) and cats are not dealt with through the Municipality of West Perth. Local trappers and Stratford-Perth Humane Society may be contracted to rid your property of these animals at your cost.
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Dog owners are required to obtain a licence for their dog (see By-law #17-2017 Part 1). Invoices are sent out at the beginning of each year to registered dog owners. Please ensure that the tag is attached to the dog at all times when it is off your property. A dog tag is the best form of ID for your dog, as it will assist in recovering your dog if it is lost. If you are unsure if your dog is registered, contact the Municipal Office. If this is a new dog, we will require the Dog Tag Application to be completed. Payment can be made at the Municipal Office, or by mailing the application form and a cheque for payment to the Municipality of West Perth. We will register your dog and send the tag to you by mail. Owners must make rabies shot information available to the Municipality on request. Anyone who wishes to obtain a kennel licence must complete an application form (see By-law #17-2017). Forms are available at the municipal office. It is important to contact the municipal office prior to building any type of kennel structure, etc. as there are certain zoning requirements and standards in place. |
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| If you see a dog running at large, please contact the Municipal Office.
The Municipality contracts the services of Rena Oag to assist in canine control matters. Ms. Oag can be reached by phone at 519-234-6879 and will make special calls to pick up stray dogs which are confined. Outside of regular business hours you can contact the Stratford-Perth Humane Society which is located at 125 Griffith Road, Stratford. They can be reached by phone at 519-273-6600. More information about lost and found pets is available on their webpage. |
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| To report a dead animal on a Municipal road or property, you can call the Operations Department or report it online. Private property owners are responsible for dead animals on their property. | ||||||||
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| Please contact the Clerk's Department to get in contact with a Municipal Investigator.
The Municipality pays owners for the cost of livestock killed or injured by coyotes through the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. If you are interested in more information about the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program please visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' website. To apply for payment farmers must:
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