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# Animal Services
The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc contracts Animal Control Services to Southwest Middlesex Animal Shelter.
Register your Dog or Cat Online
Download the Animal Licence Application (PDF 669 KB)
Dog Licensing and Cat Registration
Dog licences and cat registration tags can be obtained at the Strathroy-Caradoc Municipal Office. You may also request a tag by completing the online pet registration form.
If you own a dog in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, your dog must be licensed and the tag must be attached to the dog at all times when he or she is not on your property. The Municipality issues dog tags for the lifetime of your dog at no charge; however, there is a $5 fee if you lose your dog tag.
A dog tag is the best form of identification for your dog. If your dog is lost or strays, it is the best insurance that you will get him or her home safely.
The Municipality issues registration tags at no charge to those cat owners who wish to register their cats. THIS IS A VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION PROGRAM. A tag is the best form of identification for your cat. If your cat is lost or strays, it is the best insurance that you will get him or her home safely.
Dog and cat tags are available at the Municipal Office (52 Frank Street, Strathroy), and via online registration:
* Register a Dog or Cat Online
* Download the Animal Licence Application (PDF 669 KB)
Concerns and Complaints
Residents with concerns or complaints in regard to animals are asked to use the following guidelines to direct their concerns to the most appropriate agency. Ensuring public safety and care for animals are priorities for every responding agency.
**Southwest Middlesex Animal Shelter**3427 Concession Drive, GlencoePhone: 519-902-4947
* Dogs running at large, lost/found dogs, and stay cats
* Licensing your dog in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
* Inquiries about the Animal Care & Control Bylaw
**Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre** Phone: 1-833-9-ANIMAL
* Animal welfare complaints including animal neglect/distress. This includes animals that are injured, in pain, sick, suffering or abused, or lack proper care, water, food or shelter.
* Learn more about the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre
**Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service** Phone: (519) 245-1250
* Priority to protect life and property - if the incident presents an immediate risk to safety of the community, SCPS will attend to asses and address any safety concerns
Bylaw, Fees, and Penalties
Animal Care & Control By-Law (PDF, 161 kB)
Fees and Penalties (PDF, 12 kB]
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