STRAY ANIMALS
Found a stray dog?
If you find a dog that is loose and can safely secure it, please bring the dog directly to NHS shelter, located at 2363 Theatre Rd, Cobourg, ON, K9A 2L6.
If you are unable to safely contain the dog and live in Port Hope, Hamilton Township, or Alnwick/Haldimand you may also call Northumberland Humane Society Animal Services to pick up or secure the animal. We are also able to pick up contained strays in the Township of Cramahe, however, the NHS does not enforce bylaws in this region.
While the NHS does accept strays from Asphodel-Norwood & Cobourg, NHS Animal Control Officers are unable to pick up from these regions.
Once any lost or stray dog arrives to the NHS, they are scanned for a possible microchip, a general health assessment and given 5 business days to be claimed.
After the 5 business days, they become adoption candidates through the NHS.
Found a Stray Cat
Unlike dogs, cats do not have bylaws prohibiting them from being on the loose. However, suspected cats are accepted to the NHS on a case by case basis. If you find a cat that appears to be a stray or in distress, please call the Northumberland Humane Society at 905-885-4131.
Always remember that social media is the most valuable resource for lost pets to find their way home.
Posting possible sightings or identifiable photos online brings lost pets one step closer to home.
Bylaws in Participating Municipalities
The Northumberland Humane Society works across Northumberland County, enforcing safe pet ownership bylaws, or accepting strays from that region.
If you are looking to find out more about your municipality and what the NHS covers in your region, please review the links below:
Port Hope: The NHS enforces local bylaws and services calls for strays or loose dogs in this region.
Hamilton Township: The NHS enforces local bylaws and services calls for strays or loose dogs in this region.
Visit Hamilton Township’s Website
Cobourg: The Town of Cobourg is responsible for the enforcement of local bylaws. The NHS does accept strays from this region, however, is unable to pick up the animal.
For animal-related incidents including a lost or found pet, sick or injured stray animal, animal-related by-law infractions, or other animal-related emergencies, call 905-372-4301 or email bylaw@cobourg.ca.
Visit Cobourg Animal Services
Alnwick/Haldimand: The NHS enforces local bylaws and services calls for strays or loose dogs in this region.
Visit Alnwick/Haldimand’s Animal Bylaw Page
Cramahe: The NHS services calls for strays or loose dogs in this region, but does not enforce Animal Control By-laws.
