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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.

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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

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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:

Licencing enforcement 
Ensuring dogs are licenced by owners. If a dog is not licenced, the canine control officer will issue an order to have the dog licenced. This could also result in a charge to the animal's owner. Licence applications are made through and issued by the Town of Orangeville. 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.  
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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.

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Dog licencing

The licencing service for dogs in the Town of Orangeville is now provided directly through the Town. 

Please note: All current licences will be in effect until the end of April 2025. 

New to Orangeville and have a question about current licencing? Please contact the bylaw division: 

By email: [email protected]
By phone: 519-941-0440 ext. 2210

Apply for a dog licence

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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]

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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. 2210