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As of January 1, 2025 our canine control services have shifted to a new service provider. Municipal Support Services INC. is contracted to provide all canine control services in the Town of Orangeville's the Animal Control By-law.
Dog licence renewals are due April 30. The Town has partnered with DocuPet, an easy-to-use online service. Find out more by clicking here.
## Animal Control Bylaw A dark blue decorative line
Animal control covers all things related to animals in the Town of Orangeville. Our bylaw promotes responsible pet ownership and contains information about the following:
* Cats
* Off-leash dogs and leash-free parks
* Poop and scoop regulations
* Hens and hen coops
* Prohibited animals
* Wildlife feeding
Read the animal control bylaw
### Canine control
Our canine control services are provided by Municipal Support Services INC.
To report an issue that falls under canine control or for support:
**By phone:** 226-910-1322
**By email:** [email protected]
Canine control includes the following:
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| Licensing enforcement |
| Ensuring dogs are licensed by owners. If a dog is not licensed, the canine control officer will issue an order to have the dog licensed. This could also result in a charge to the animal's owner. Licence applications are issued by the Town of Orangeville, with the assistance of our third party vendor, DocuPet. More information is available below. |
| Maximum number of dogs enforcement |
| Ensuring that the maximum number of dogs within a household does not exceed the allowable number of dogs under Animal Control By-law Number 2024-026. |
| Stray and off-leash dogs |
| Responding to calls or reports of stray dogs or dogs running at large (off-leash). * The enforcement officer will pick up any strays and take them to the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre. If the dog is microchipped, the shelter will contact the owner or advertise on their social media that a dog was picked up. * The enforcement office may provide a warning/education to owners of off-leash dogs on the bylaw. Owners may also be charged for off-leash dogs. |
| Aggressive dogs and dog bites |
| Responding to calls or reports of aggressive dogs and dog bites. * Complaints regarding aggressive dogs and dog bites will require an investigation into the situation to determine whether further enforcement is required. * Enforcement is determined on a case-by-case basis based on the outcome of the investigation. |
| Dog parks |
| Enforcement of the rules and regulations of the dog parks. |
| Emergencies with canine presence |
| Assisting in situations where police are attending a home where a dog is present and/or needs to be removed. This includes situations including death, fire, incarceration, or more. |
| Education and questions related to dogs |
| Providing education and responding to questions on dog-related matters under the animal control bylaw. |
| General canine enforcement |
| Enforcing canine control issues under the authority of Animal Control By-law Number 2024-026. |
### Wildlife support
Wildlife requires specialized care through a legally permitted wildlife rehabilitation centre. Both the Town of Orangeville and the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre are unable to respond to calls regarding wildlife.
To request assistance with wildlife, please contact one of the following:
Ontario Wildlife Rescue
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
#### Roadkill or deceased animals
If you are seeking to report roadkill or a deceased animal, please submit your report through our online reporting portal, SeeClickFix. The report will notify our Public Works division.
Submit a SeeClickFix report
### Pests and rodents
For assistance with pests or rodents at your home or property, please contact an exterminator.
### Dog licensing
The Town of Orangeville has partnered wit Docupet to offer a simple, efficient dog licensing process.
**Please note:** All current licences will be in effect until the end of April 2025. Licences renewed or purchased in 2025 will be valid a full 365 days.
New to Orangeville and have a question about current licensing? Please contact the bylaw division:
**By email:** [email protected]
**By phone:** 519-941-0440 ext. 7316
Apply for a dog licence
**To purchase a licence in person:**
* Town Hall - 87 Broadway
* Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre - 650 Riddell Road
### Shelter services
Shelter services are provided by the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre.
The centre also provides pound services on behalf of the Town of Orangeville.
If you are searching for a missing pet, you can inquire at the animal centre if an animal matching the description has been dropped off.
The Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre also provides the following services:
* Pet adoption
* Community outreach
* Advocacy
* ...and more
Contact the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre:
**By phone:** 519-942-3140
**By email:** [email protected]
### More resources
There are many resources available to assist with animal care, rescue, and more.
If you're looking for information on:
**Wildlife rescue centres**
Ontario Wildlife Rescue directory
416-436-9892
[email protected]
**Reporting cruelty to animals:**
Provincial Animal Welfare
1-833-9-ANIMAL
**General animal control/animal control bylaw questions:**
Town of Orangeville Bylaw
[email protected]
519-941-0440 ext. 7316
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