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# Animal Services
Our animal services ensure a safe and healthy environment for residents and animals in our community. For more information, view our Animal Control By-law.
## Dogs and Cats
All dogs and cats are required to have a licence, except cats within the agriculture areas. These licences help identify your pet if they go missing, so they can be returned safely home.
Learn more and register your pet on our Cat and Dog Licences page.
## Lost Pets
If your dog or cat goes missing, you can call Animal Control at 519-372-1123. Dogs and cats picked up by Animal Control are taken to the Owen Sound Animal Shelter.
**Contact Owen Sound Animal Shelter:**2125 18th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1W8, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-372-1123
If you have a concern about dogs or cats running at large, please call our Animal Control Officer at 519-372-1123.
Off-leash Dog Park
An off-leash dog park is located at 961 Lehnen St., Port Elgin. The park is open year-round.
Trails and Public Parks
You must keep your dog on a leash at all times when walking along the community's trails and public parks.
Poop and Scoop
Pet owners must clean up after their pets.
Contact Us
**Town of Saugeen Shores**
600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008
Toll Free 1-866-832-2008
Fax 519-832-2140