Dogs and Cats |
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Stray Dogs If you see a dog running at large, please contact By-Law Enforcement: For after hours please call the OPP non-emergency line 519-631-2920 or (24/7 anywhere in Ontario) 1-888-310-1122 Dangerous Dogs A dangerous dog is a dog that has bitten or injured a human being or domestic animal; or that has been threatening or aggressive towards a human being or domestic animal. For more information, please refer to the Municipality's bylaw. Cats The municipality does not license cats. |
Dog Tags and Fees |
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Residents are required to purchase their dog tags each year. Tags are available at the Municipal Office at 199 Currie Road. Invoices are sent out in January and fees are due April 1. Outstanding dog tag fees are added to municipal taxes after June 1.
Fees:
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Lost Pet |
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Contact Humane Society London & Middlesex at 1-877-909-0519. Lost pets are posted on their website. |
Animal Welfare |
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Animal Cruelty and Welfare is regulated by the Province of Ontario. For more information about Animal Welfare in Ontario. To report Animal abuse or cruelty please call 1-833-926-4625. |
Coyotes |
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People and wildlife live side by side and coyote sightings are common place in rural Ontario, even in residential areas. If you see a coyote, keep your distance and the animal will most likely avoid you.
More Information and Fact Sheets:
For more information on managing and preventing conflicts with coyotes please see the Ministry of Natural Resources Webpage |
Sick or Injured Animals |
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Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre Phone: 519 264-2440 or admin@salthaven.org Another Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation Phone: 519-868-1937 or anotherchance4u@hotmail.com |
Disease |
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Avian Influenza There is a current rise in H5N1 Avian Influenza Cases. If you discover a deceased wild bird in your backyard or park, do not handle the animal, and call the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre at 1-800-673-4781. For more information visit The Ministry of Health and Longterm Care Website.
Distemper/Rabies If you have any concerns with wildlife acting in an unnatural way, please contact the following trapper (fees are applicable) who will manage them in a humane way: Dave Heyblom - Home (519) 764-2688 or Cell (226) 374-5176
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Municipality of Dutton Dunwich
199 Currie Road
Dutton, Ontario N0L 1J0
Phone: (519) 762-2204
Fax: (519) 762-2278
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