Animal Services

If you Encounter a Coyote

If you see a coyote, keep your distance and the animal will most likely avoid you.

If you encounter an aggressive animal:

• Do not turn your back or run
• Remain calm - stand tall, wave your hands, and make lots of noise while slowly backing away

If a wild animal poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety — call 911

 Download and Print Coyote Resources:

• Coyote-proofing your property
• Encounters with coyotes
• Protecting your property

For more information on preventing and managing conflicts with coyotes please visit the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) information page or contact the Midhurst District Office of (MNRF) at 249-733-7683.  For additional information from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry website on Wildlife and Nature.

Dog Tags

You are required to license each dog you own or house, pursuant to By-Law 2-95, and to notify the the Township if your dog is not registered. A copy of the Dog Licence form can be found on the Applications, Licences and Permits page.

Dogs running at large are prohibited with in the Township. For Canine Control, please contact AgapiK9 at (519) 942-1508.

Livestock Claims – Livestock Valuer

The Township of East Garafraxa co-ordinates claims under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (an amendment of the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter L.24).

The purpose of the Program is to provide compensation to eligible applicants whose livestock and/or poultry have been injured or killed as a result of wildlife or whose bee colonies, beehives and/or beehive related equipment has been damaged as a result of wildlife.

 The owner must provide a valid Premise ID number and a valid Farm Business Registration number on the Program Application (Valuer's Report) for a claim to be eligible for compensation.

If you are submitting an application under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, you MUST, within 48 hours of discovering the injury or death, notify the Township Office at 519-941-1007.  Note: if after hours please contact the Municipal Valuer directly.

The Township's Municipal Valuer is:  Sara Parkinson (519) 855-4503

For instructions of how to obtain a Premise ID number, please contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or email ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca.

For instructions of how to obtain a Farm Business Registration Number, please contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 or at contact@agricorp.com to register.  Additional information about the Farm Business Registration number can be found at the Farm Business Registration website.

Livestock and poultry injured or killed by dogs will be covered not by this regulation but are covered under the Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.24.

Please visit the following site for Additional information: Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.

Wildlife Rehabilitators

Wildlife rehabilitators in Ontario are authorized by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry to care for injured, sick or orphaned wildlife until they can be released back into the wild. These rehabilitators work in a range of environments, from a large facility to their own backyard.
To find an authorized wildlife rehabilitator in Ontario, please view the Wildlife Rehabilitators List.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

What is rabies?

Rabies is a caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) of warm-blooded animals. The rabies virus can affect any mammal including humans, domestic pets, like dogs and cats, farm animals and wild animals like foxes, raccoons, skunks and bats.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health works to help prevent rabies within the community. The public health inspectors are responsible for investigating all animal incidents, like when a person is bitten or scratched and their skin has been broken. This step helps them determine if there is any risk of a person getting rabies.

For more information regarding rabies please visit the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health website.