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Municipality of West Perth
169 St. David St.,
Mitchell, Ontario
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The Stratford Perth Humane Society has been providing animal control services for residents in the Municipality of West Perth since November 1, 2019. These services are limited to regulating dogs. Details can be found in the Canine Control and Kennel By-law 17-2017 or by reading the information provided below.
Animal Protection Services
Residents of the Municipality should call the Stratford Perth Humane Society at 519-273-6600 for the following:
- To report by-law violations (except barking dogs)
- To report stray animals
- The Stratford Perth Humane Society can accept stray cats however they strongly suggest people call first as they may not have space available and cats may have to be placed on a waiting list. Stray cats will not be picked up and must be brought to the Stratford Perth Humane Society.
- To report a lost or found pet
- To report sick/injured animals
- The Stratford Perth Humane Society can help with sick/injured cats and sick/injured wildlife.
- To report a dog bite
- To report a dead domestic animal
- To report dead wildlife (dead wildlife on public property is collected at no charge)
The Stratford Perth Humane Society is located at 125 Griffith Road, Stratford. They can be reached by phone at 519-273-6600.
Please Note: Nuisance non-domesticated animals (i.e. skunks, raccoons, possums, etc.) are not dealt with through the Municipality of West Perth. Local trappers may be contracted to rid your property of these animals at your cost. The Municipality does not make recommendations on animal removal services. To find services search, "Wildlife Removal."
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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 Stratford Perth Humane Society. More information about lost and found pets is available on their webpage. The Stratford Perth Humane Society tries to reunite all lost pets with their owners, however if they are unable to, they hope to adopt them out to new forever homes in the community. |
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Barking dogs are considered a noise violation and are handled by Municipal By-Law Enforcement Services or the police. If you are experiencing a disturbance in the Municipality of West Perth and are looking to report a noise complaint, please call 519-348-8429 ext 232. Please note that all complaints are made confidentially, and that the municipality is unable to investigate complaints where the location of the dog is unknown. |
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If you think an animal is in distress or being abused contact the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre at 1-833-9-ANIMAL or 1-833-926-4625 for assistance. |
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| Report a dead animal | ||||||||
| 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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Reminder: The Stratford Perth Humane Society can be reached by phone at 519-273-6600 and is located at 125 Griffith Road, Stratford.
