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Animals and Pets

Find information on dog and kennel licensing, livestock claims, and animal control services and concerns.


Report an animal issue

The keeping, feeding and treatment of animals in Haldimand County is outlined in our Animal Control By-law. Animal control services for the county are managed by the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society.

Contact the Niagara SPCA online or at 1-888-222-0568 to report:

  • Dog and cat issues
  • Off-leash or stray pets
  • Sick or injured animals
  • Excessive dog barking
  • Lost or found pets  
  • Dog bites
  • Excessive number of pets

You can also report an issue to our Municipal Law Enforcement team to be shared with the SPCA.


Suspected rabid animals

See who to contact if you encounter an animal that you suspect may have rabies.


Report a dead animal or roadkill.

If you find a dead animal on a County road or property, you can report it to us through online or by calling 905-318-5932. If you are reporting a dead animal on County property please use our Report an Issue form. If you wish to report a dead animal on a road, please use our Report a Road Concern form.

Please be aware that the County does not remove dead animals from private property. For assistance removing animals from private property, please contact a veterinarian, humane society, or wildlife rescue.

Contact Us

Haldimand County
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0

Phone: 905-318-5932

After hours (Road, Sewer, Water or Park & Public Facilities Emergencies): 1-888-849-7345

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