Animal Control Services
The Town of Cobourg in agreement with the Northumberland Humane Society actively promotes a safe and healthy environment for people and all animals.
Contact:
For those who require assistance for an animal-related incident including but not limited to a lost or found pet, sick or injured stray animal, animal-related by-law infraction, or other animal-related emergencies please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Department.
Phone: 905-372-8380
Email: bylawenforcement@cobourg.ca
Location: 201 Second Street (Market Building)
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In addition to regular office hours Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services staff have organized coverage 24 hours/day, seven days a week. Residents can also report issues and get immediate assistance with emergency situations such as injured animals or aggressive dogs/dog bites during regular business hours and in the evenings.
Northumberland Humane Society:
For those in need of surrendering a pet or interested in adoption please contact the Northumberland Humane Society.
Phone: 905-885-4131
Email: info@northumberlandhs.com
Location: 2363 Theatre Road, Cobourg
Hours of Operation: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dog Bite Procedure
If you have been bitten |
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If you are the owner of a dog that has bitten |
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Wildlife Control
The Town does not respond to calls about urban wildlife that are running at large or who have entered a dwelling or place of business.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services do not enforce Ontario's trapping regulations. Complaints and inquiries should be directed to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Feeding Waterfowl |
| If you care about waterfowl, please stop feeding them. Read the Keep Wildfowl Wild brochure. |
Feeding Wildlife: Dos and Dont's |
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Read the tips on how to prevent wild animals from feeding in and around your property. |
Rescuing a Sick, Injured or Abandoned Animal |
| If you find a sick or injured wild animal please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources by calling 1-800-667-1940 or visiting their website. |
Wild Animals in Captivity |
| By law, you generally cannot keep wild animals captive or release them into the wild in Ontario. View more information on wild animals in captivity. |
Wildlife Resources |
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Managing Human Wildlife Conflicts Please read the Managing Human Wildlife Conflicts Brochure. |
Coyotes
Coyote sightings are commonplace and in general, coyotes are wary of people. They should not be fed or approached. Feeding coyotes takes away their ingrained fear of humans, which is needed for humans and coyotes to safely co-exist. Please see some commonly asked questions below and refer to the Resources linked for further information.
What To Do If You Encounter a Coyote |
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Coyote sightings are commonplace. If you see a coyote, keep your distance and the animal will most likely avoid you. If you encounter an aggressive coyote, there are several things you should know and do:
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How Can I Prevent Coyotes from Visiting My Yard? |
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Why Do I See Coyotes More Frequently? |
| Coyote sightings are more frequent in the Winter during mating periods (January - February), Spring during den selection/pup rearing (March - June) and Fall during the dispersal of pack members. |
Resources |
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