ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

Animal Control Services & The Northumberland Humane Society

The NHS has partnered with local municipalities and now facilitates the animal control team and intake of strays in participating regions of Northumberland. Click here for a list of services available in your area.

Our Animal Control Team is focused on responsible pet ownership and educating residents of local By-laws and provincial legislation, like the Dog Owner Liability Act.

Please contact the NHS Shelter (905-885-4131) to reach Animal Control Services or send an email to animalcontrol@northumberlandhs.com

Dog Bites

If you have been bitten or witness someone bitten by a dog: 

• Seek medical treatment – Call 911

• Report the bite to both a bylaw enforcement officer (905 -885 -4131) and your local health unit (905-885-9100)

• Provide a description of the dog

• Retrieve the dog owner’s name and address

• Record as much information as you can (date, time, location)

• Gather witness information/contact information

• Take photos of the bite injury

• Write a handwritten statement with all details as soon as possible

If you are the owner of a dog who has bitten someone:

• Leash your dog 

• Isolate your dog from other people/animals  

• Report the bite to both a bylaw enforcement officer (905 -885 -4131) and your local health unit (905-885-9100)

• Write down the incident with all of the details as soon as possible