By-law Enforcement division provides canine control services for the Township of Wellesley. Call our By-law Enforcement division at 519-699-3965 during normal business hours to report any lost or found pets. Cats and other animals are outside the authority of the Dog and Kennel By-law.
Effective April 2021, the Township of Wellesley has partnered with the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth for services which include animal control for dogs, by-law services, and pound services. The animal control of the contract is specifically geared for dogs, with full services being provided on weekdays, and emergency services being provided on evenings, weekends, and holidays. For further information please see below.
Animal Welfare |
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Cruelty to any animal is not tolerated in Ontario. If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call: 1-833-9-ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625). Provincial inspectors will work with local police, veterinarians, agriculture commodities and local humane societies, as appropriate, to ensure animals remain protected. Inspectors are always required to follow a standard code of conduct and, upon request, will provide identification and explain why they are attending on-site, such as for an inspection or for an investigation. Please refer to the following weblink for the governments Animal Welfare Services or for additional information and resources. https://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/AnimalWelfare/paws.html
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Animal Control Services |
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The Township of Wellesley's By-law Enforcement division provides canine control services during regular business hours. Call our By-law Enforcement division at 519-699-3965 to report any lost or found pets. Cats and other animals are outside the authority of the Dog and Kennel By-law. You may also contact the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth by calling 519-745-5615. The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth provides animal control services for the Township of Wellesley. The Humane Society operates two Centres. The Kitchener Waterloo Centre is located at 250 Riverbend Road in Kitchener. The Stratford Perth Centre is located at 125 Griffith Road in Stratford. Both Centres can be reached by calling 519-745-5615. Please visit their website for their hours of operation and more services. Emergency after hours services include:
For emergency after hours services please call 519-745-5615 and follow the prompts. |
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Kennels |
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Wildlife |
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Wildlife is a natural part of this community in both the rural and settlement areas. Food and shelter are plentiful, and natural predators are limited, therefore, wildlife will continue to live near us. If we learn to share the environment and reduce problems by getting rid of sources of food and shelter on our properties, animals will make their way to a more suitable home.
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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program |
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The Township 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:
Call 519-699-3965 or 519-699-3946 to report a kill or request more details For questions or concerns about wildlife, you can reach the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940. |
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Report a Dead Animal or Livestock |
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To report a dead animal or dead livestock on a Township road or property, call 519-699-3945. Private property owners are responsible for dead livestock on their property. To report an animal control complaint please complete the complaints form. |
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Updates |
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Wednesday May 26th, 2021 Township Staff reached out to the Solicitor General’s Office responsible for Provincial Animal Welfare Services regarding allegations received indicating animal welfare concerns with two (2) specific kennels within the Township of Wellesley. The Solicitor General’s Office advised that, in response to reports and complaints, they inspected the kennels in question earlier this month. They further advised Township staff that they have no issues or concerns on either kennel. We will continue to be in contact with the Solicitor General’s Office for Provincial Animal Welfare Services as needed, for any concerns within Wellesley Township. To date, we have no bylaw complaints registered with the Township regarding any kennel, whether licensed or unlicensed. As always, we do not tolerate any animal cruelty, and welcome substantiated complaints of any licensed or unlicensed kennels in Wellesley Township. These complaints should be submitted to: Compliment or Complaint - Wellesley or Report it - Wellesley. All substantiated complaints will be investigated. If anyone in Ontario thinks an animal is in distress or is being abused, they should call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625) as soon as possible. |