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# Animal Control
The Municipality of Brighton regulates the ownership and control of dogs and cats through the Animal Control By-law. Animal control and pound services are provided by the **Northumberland Humane Society** on behalf of the Municipality.
### Animal Control Services
The Northumberland Humane Society provides animal control services within the Municipality, including:
* Dogs or cats running at large
* Stray or untagged dogs
* Injured dogs or cats found on public property
* Animal impoundment services
* Emergency response for confined or secured animals outside regular business hours
If you need to report a stray dog, animal running at large, or have other animal control concerns, please contact the Humane Society directly during business hours.
**Northumberland Humane Society**
2363 Theatre Road South
Cobourg, ON K9A 4W5
**Telephone:** 905-885-4131
**Fax:** 905-885-8027
**Email:** [email protected]
Wildlife concerns are referred to the appropriate wildlife rehabilitation agency. Click here for more information.
### Deceased Animal Removal
**Municipal Roads and Municipal Property**
If you find a deceased animal on a municipal road, park or other municipal property, please contact Public Works at613-475-1162 ext. 111 to request removal.
**County Roads**
If the animal is located on a Northumberland County road, please contact Northumberland County at 905-372-3329, 1-800-354-7050, or submit a request through the County's online reporting system.
**Private Property**
Removal of deceased animals from private property is the responsibility of the property owner. Property owners may contact a private animal removal or pest control company.
Contact Us
By-law Enforcement
613-475-1162 ext. 135
[email protected]
67 Sharp Road, Brighton ON K0K 1H0
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