The Kitchener Waterloo Stratford Perth Humane Society has been providing animal control services for residents in Woolwich Township since January 1, 2019. The Humane Society also provides animal protection services and responds to complaints of animal cruelty. Please call 1-833-9ANIMAL or 1-833-926-4625 for assistance.
Dog Tags |
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All dog owners in Woolwich are required to buy dog tags for each of their dogs annually or within 21 days of moving into the Township. Tags must be purchased each year before March 1st and expire December 31st.
If you buy a dog after March 1st, the before March 1st rates apply if you can provide proof that the animal was purchased after March 1st. You can buy tags by cash or cheque at the following locations:
You can buy tags by cash, cheque or debit at the following Township buildings:
You can also mail a completed copy of the dog tag application form with a cheque for payment to the Township Administration Office at the attention of Corporate Services. Cheques should be payable to the Township of Woolwich. We will register your dog and send the tag to you by mail. Owners must make rabies shot information available to the Township on request. Remember! Enforcement Services can return lost dogs with tags much easier. Dogs without tags are taken the KW Humane Society and the owner must pay all costs. |
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By-laws |
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| Animal services in the Township are regulated under the Animal Control By-law. If you have questions about this by-law contact the Enforcement Services at 519-669-6009. | |||||||||||||||
Lost and found pets |
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| Call KW Humane Society to report any lost or found pets in the Township. The KW Humane Society provides 24-hour, 7-day answering service for emergencies only. | |||||||||||||||
Report a dead animal |
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| To report a dead animal on a Township road or property, you can call the Infrastructure Services at 519-669-6040 or report it online. Private property owners are responsible for dead animals on their property. | |||||||||||||||
Report dead livestock |
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To report dead livestock on a Township road or property, you can call Infrastructure Services at 519-669-6041 or report it online. Private property owners are responsible for dead livestock on their property. |
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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:
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Wildlife |
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We share the Township with many animals that have adapted to our urban environment. Because food and shelter are plentiful, and natural predators are limited, 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. We do not offer a service to deal with nuisance or injured wildlife on private property. Residents should contact the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940 for more information on how to deal with wildlife in urban areas. To find a private, local wildlife control service search "wildlife control" or "wildlife removal" on 411.ca. To report nuisance or injured wildlife on Township property during business hours, Enforcement Services at 519-669-6009 or report it online. |