Animal Services ...
The
Clarington Animal Shelter is a municipally owned and
operated shelter. Our Animal Services Officers are friendly,
caring individuals who are committed to making companion
animals valued members of our community. We are very
proud to offer a variety of services to our community.
To
contact Animal Services, call 905-623-7651 or by email
animalservices@clarington.net
ADOPTIONS
Adopt a dog $
85.00
Adopt a cat $
120.00
If
cats/kittens are too young to be altered a $ 75.00 rebate
certificate is provided once owners bring in proof of
alteration within 120 days from the date of adoption.
Both
cats and dogs have a first vaccine and residents receive
a free Clarington municipal licence and 30 days of shelter
care pet insurance.
To
view animals currently available for adoption, please
go to www.petfinder.com
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LICENSING - Protect
Your Pet
| Highlights
of By-law
- all dogs
& cats must be licensed
annually
- licence tags must
be affixed to the animal's collar at all times
- the number of dogs
and cats you may own and licence is restricted
- Animal Services will
contact you if your cat/dog is picked up or
brought into our shelter and is wearing current
identification
- all licenses expire
December 31 of each year
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To
ensure the health and safety of our Clarington residents
and our pets, the Municipality has enacted the Responsible
Pet Owners' By-law #2006-277 that requires all residents
to license their dog and/or cat annually.
Yes,
cats also require licenses. We regularly send 65%
of our impounded dogs home from the shelter. Unfortunately
only 6% of our cats go back to their homes. Cat
owners rarely keep identification on their pets
so our ability to reunite them with their family
is severely limited. We can often return pets home
by telephone if they have a current licence on -
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2008 DOG AND CAT LICENCE -
Door to Door Campaign is underway!
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Pat Turcotte
Animal Licensing Services Inc. |
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Oliver Andres Alvarado |
The Clarington Animal Services By-law requires that all dogs and cats be licensed each year. Responsible pet ownership is encouraged with reductions in the licence fee for neutered/spayed, rabies vaccine and
micro-chipping.
Animal Licensing Services Inc. has been contracted by the Municipality of Clarington to sell dog and cat licences to our Clarington residents. Pat will be offering you this convenient sales service at your door, Monday through Saturday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. As a sales representative Pat will have his municipally issued photo identification card prominently displayed.
Payment at your door will be accepted in the form of
cash or cheque. Note, those choosing to pay by cheque
are to make their cheque payable to: The Municipality
of Clarington.
Licensing revenues assist us in providing the
following valuable
services:
- Easy reuniting of dogs and cats to their owners
if the animal is wearing a current tag.
- Public education initiatives in schools and within
the community.
- The feeding, sheltering and safe keeping of impounded
or surrendered animals.
- Our pet adoption program.
Be sure to protect your pet by purchasing your
2008 licence!
If you require any further information, please contact
our Clarington Animal Shelter
at (905) 623-7651.
Anne Greentree, B.A., A.M.C.T.
Deputy Clerk
LICENCE
FEES
The Municipality sets license fees in an effort
to provide incentives to our responsible pet owners.
| Licence Fees |
| $10.00 |
Dog - Microchipped & spayed/neutered
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| $20.00 |
Dog - Spayed/neutered or microchipped
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| $35.00 |
Dog - Unaltered
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| $40.00 |
Dog - Lifetime (must be altered & microchipped
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| $10.00 |
Cat - Microchipped & spayed/neutered
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| $20.00 |
Cat - Spayed/neutered or microchipped
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| $25.00 |
Cat - Unaltered
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| $40.00 |
Cat - Lifetime (must be altered & microchipped
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** Please note that you must provide proof at
the time of purchasing your license in order to receive
the discounts indicated above.
Point of Purchase Locations
For your convenience cat and dog licenses may
be purchased at the following locations:
| Bowmanville Veterinary
Clinic
2826 King Street East, Bowmanville
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Clarington Animal Hospital
2727 Courtice Road, Courtice |
Clarington Animal Shelter
33 Lake Road, Bowmanville |
Courtice Pet Clinic
1500 Highway 2, Courtice |
Driver & Vehicle License Bureau
157 King Street, Bowmanville |
Durham Veterinary Clinic
110 King Street East, Bowmanville |
East Oshawa Animal Hospital
1 Townline Road North, Courtice |
Michelle's Grooming
20 King Avenue East, Newcastle |
Municipal Administrative Centre
(Town Hall)
40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville |
Newcastle Veterinary Clinic
108 King Avenue West, Newcastle |
Orono Antiques Mall
Main Street, Orono |
Orono Veterinary Clinic
30 Cobbledick Street, Orono |
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RESPONDING
TO CALLS
During regular business hours
Animal Services Officers accept and respond
to calls during the stated business
hours. Please note, however that each morning between
7:00 AM and approximately 10:00 AM our Officers are
tending to the animals, cleaning cages and feeding,
and therefore are not able to answer the phone. For
the convenience of our callers, we do encourage them
to leave a voicemail message. Note, to assist us in
responding to your call we require you to provide your
name, telephone number and exact address of the situation.
After hours
Emergency Calls
Only Emergency Calls will be responded to outside of
regular business hours.
The following constitutes an Emergency:
- A seriously injured stray dog or cat, that requires
immediate veterinary care, and that has no identification
tag and there is no owner present.
- A potentially rabid animal that has been in contact
with humans.
If the situation is an emergency please contact the
Clarington Emergency & Fire Services at 905-623-5126.
Non-Emergency Calls
Non-emergency matters outside of regular business hours
should be directed as follows, and note that you will
be required to provide your name, telephone number and
the exact address of the situation:
SITUATION |
PLEASE
CONTACT... |
Aggressive stray
dog |
Durham Regional Police
905-579-1520 |
Possible rabid
animal |
Durham Regional Police
905-579-1520 |
Injured owned
animals |
Advise the owners to
contact their veterinary clinic or the Animal Emergency
Clinic
905-576-3031 |
| Stray Livestock |
Municipal Pound Keepers
James Coombes 905-623-2171
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| Other
calls:
- Barking
- Stray Dogs
- Bite Reports
- Lost & Found Pets |
Call the Animal Shelter
and leave a message.
905-623-7651 |
Birds
- Possible West Nile |
Call the "Fight
the Bite" West Nile information line at 1-800-841-2729
or visit the Region
of Durham Health Department web site for information |
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WILDLIFE SECTION
Tips
to wildlife proof your home
Usually the fall is a great time to do any building
repairs that are needed. The wildlife that entered in
the spring to have babies will usually be willing to
leave in the fall when their young are grown.
| Tips
to wildlife proof your home |
| BBQ |
Keep BBQ free of grease & keep your BBQ
area clean
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| Chimney |
Place a cap over your chimney, but before you
do, clean it out. Be sure to check your chimney
annually.
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| Exterior vents |
(i.e. dryer, stove, bathroom vents) After ensuring
there are no animals trapped in the vent, place
a screen or vent cover over the vent.
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Garbage |
Store your garbage in a container with a tight
fitting lid.
If possible store containers in a garage or
shed until day of pick up. Use a repellant such
as oil of mustard or mothballs on bottom of
garbage container. This has been successful
in deterring the animals from getting into the
garbage.
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| Decks/Roof/Attic
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Holes in your roof, attic and decks should
be filled and repaired to prevent unwanted residents.
Before doing this please make sure there are
no animals/birds that may be trapped inside.
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| Window wells |
Clean out your window wells and place a cover
or screen over them.
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| Lawn |
Treat lawn for grubs. Grubs make excellent
meals for raccoons and skunks.
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What
if an unwanted animal gets into my home?
There are several pest control
companies in our area who are available for
hire to remove any unwanted wildlife from
your home. As well, they may offer a service
to take the necessary steps to prevent the
animal from re-entering your home.
Refer to the yellow pages in
your telephone book to contact a local pest
control company.
How
can I protect my pet from wildlife?
Pets left unattended outdoors
are at risk for coming into contact with wild
animals. Have pets vaccinated yearly to prevent
the spread of disease, and keep your pets
within your property limits.
How
do I deter a squirrel? What about a Raccoon
or Skunk?
• If a squirrel is living
in your attic, try making it uninhabitable.
Make loud noises to scare them away or play
a radio using an all talk radio station. Keep
the area lit. Try hanging sweaty clothing
in the attic, since most wild animals do not
like to smell humans. Squirrels are afraid
of owls; and therefore, try to hang a fake
owl around the attic to scare them off.
• These above methods
often work well with the raccoons and skunks.
Where the raccoons and skunks are hanging
around to get a yummy meal of grubs from your
lawn, you could try to sprinkle pure soap
flakes on the lawns and then water the lawn
with plenty of water.
• If the animals are feasting
on the fruits and vegetables, try to sprinkle
diluted Tabasco sauce on fruits and vegetables.
Make sure to wash the fruits and vegetables
well before eating!!
• An aluminum pie plate
hanging will create noise & a reflection
that may scare the animals away from your
property.
Please remember to always check
if an animal has made it’s home under
a porch, shed, etc. Make sure it has vacated
itself and family before doing any repairs.
Note, a decaying body can be worse then a
live one! If you know where the animal is
getting in, sprinkle flour in front of entrance
and look for footprints to determine where
the pest may be hiding.
What
do I do if I find a baby bird, or injured
wildlife? What if I have other wildlife questions?
The Ministry of Natural Resources
should be your primary point of contact for
assistance in a situation involving wildlife.
You may contact the Ministry at:
Ministry of Natural
Resources- (905)-713-7400
www.rabies.mnr.gov.on.ca
Other agencies who
may be able to assist you include:
Toronto Wildlife Centre
(416) 631-0662
www.torontowildlifecentre.com
Earth Rangers
(905) 417-3447
www.earthrangers.ca
Local Pest Control Company
Refer to the yellow pages in the telephone
book.
The above information came from
City of Toronto web site, OSPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation
Centre, Midland
Traps
We recommend that to deter the
animals, do not feed them or encourage them
to frequent your home. If all else fails,
we do rent traps for skunks, raccoons, and
squirrels. We require $45.00 deposit, and the
cost is $5.00 per day - cash, debit or cheque only.
Animal shelter staff members are not available
to assist with animals in traps. The animals
caught in the trap must be treated in a humane
manner and must not be left confined in the
trap for an extended period of time. The trapped
animal should then be re-released.
For further information or advice,
the Animal Services Officers are available
for advise and direction.
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BITES
While in the Municipality of Clarington, if you or someone you know is bitten by a dog, seek medical attention immediately to ensure that the injury is properly treated. All dog bites must be reported immediately to the Durham Region Health or to the Durham Regional Police. Additionally, please notify Clarington Animal Services, and if you know where the animal lives
you should also notify the owners of the animal.
Please be prepared to provide the following information to any or all of the above mentioned agencies.
• Your name, address, home, and business numbers.
• The current location of the dog that bit you.
• Brief details of the incident, including names and numbers of witnesses.
• The location, date and time of the incident.
• The breed, size and color of the dog.
• Any identifying features of the dog, such as collars or markings
• Where the dog lives and/or who the owner is.
• It would be beneficial to take photos of the bite area which may be relied upon later as evidence of the bite.
Upon being notified, the Clarington Animal Services will undertake an investigation of the incident and an Order to Restrain may be placed on the animal. If your dog has bitten someone, we encourage you to be as cooperative as possible with the person who was bitten. Sharing your name, contact information and information about the dog will facilitate any investigation that is required by Clarington Animal Services.
ATTACKS
While in the Municipality of Clarington, if you or someone you know is involved in a situation where a dog has placed a person or domestic animal at risk of physical harm due to aggressive behaviour, please notify Clarington Animal Services, and if you know where the animal lives you should also
notify the owners of the animal.
Please be prepared to provide the following information:
• Your name, address, home, and business numbers.
• The current location of the dog that behaved agressively.
• Brief details of the incident, including names and numbers of witnesses.
• The location, date and time of the incident.
• The breed, size and color of the dog.
• Any identifying features of the dog, such as collars or markings
• Where the dog lives and/or who the owner is.
Upon being notified, the Clarington Animal Services will undertake an investigation of the incident and an Order to Restrain may be placed on the animal. If your dog has been aggressive towards a person or domestic animal, we encourage you to be as cooperative as possible with the person who was affected by the incident. Sharing your name, contact information and information about the dog will facilitate any investigation that is required by Clarington Animal Services.
Durham Regional Police 905-579-1520
Durham Region Health 1-888-777-9613
Clarington Animal Shelter 905-623-7651
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FAQ's
Q. Are dogs
and cats allowed to run at Large anywhere in the Municipality
of Clarington?
Animals are not permitted to run at
large or trespass within the Municipality. When off
the owner's property, pets MUST
be under control on a leash. YES
THIS INCLUDES CATS!
You must also remember to stoop and
scoop after your pet.
Dogs
must be on a leash in all parks or green areas. |
Q. My Neighbour's dog keeps barking all the time. What
can I do?
No owner shall allow their pet to make persistent
noises which may disturb other residents. There are
no "okay to bark" hours as many people think.
The By-law recognizes that many residents in our community
work shifts and that they are entitled to a sound
sleep.
If you experience a problem with persistent barking
in your neighbourhood, and you wish to take action
to change the situation, then please contact Animal
Services and inform them of the situation.
Responsible
pet owners make good neighbours! |
Q. What can I do about dog owners who do not pick up
after their dog?
Owners are required to "stoop and scoop"
in an immediate and sanitary manner when walking their
pet. It may not be a pleasant job but it is mandatory!
Our parks, boulevards, school yards and green spaces
fare for everyone's enjoyment. Be a responsible owner
and a good neighbour - clean up after you dog.
Q. What are Rabies?
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central
nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including
humans.In Canada, the animals that most often transmit
rabies are foxes, skunks, bats and raccoons.
Q. What to do if you
suspect rabies?
There are many reasons that a wild or domestic animal
may appear sick, but if you suspect an animal has
rabies, be sure to stay away from the animal and if
it is a pet or livestock, keep the animal confined
in isolation, away from other people and animals.
If you suspect that an animal is rabid, or you think
that your animal has been exposed to rabies, you are
required by law to report it. Call your nearest office
of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, at the Office
nearest to you. An inspector from the Agency will
investigate the calls.
Port Perry
60 Van Edward Drive, Unit 6
Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1G3
Telephone: (905) 985-1870
Facsimile: (905) 985-8915 |
Peterborough
163 Simcoe Street
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2H6
Telephone: (705) 742-6917
Facsimile: (705) 742-8676 |
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For further information concerning Rabies, please click
on the link to access the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Web site (www.inspection.gc.ca)
- under the Animal Health/Disease Control links.
Remember, pets that are unvaccinated, are
a serious risk to their owners and the community, particularly
cats roaming at night, as they have an increased opportunity
to come in contact with those most suspect carriers
of the disease.
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WINTER
TIPS FOR YOU & YOUR PET
- If it is too cold for you, it is too cold for your
pet!
- Holiday sweets are not for pets, chocolate can
be can be very poisonous to your dog or cat
- Salt and road chemicals can burn the pads of your
pets feet. Be sure to wipe them off after a play or
walk outside.
- Antifreeze is a very sweet, appealing thing to
animals, one lick could prove deadly. Be sure to clean
up any spills or leaks immediately.
- Bang the hood of your vehicle before starting.
The warmth of the engine attracts cats that are living
outside, and looking for shelter.
- If you are going on vacation DO NOT leave your companion
animal to fend for itself
- Always provide veterinary clinic and Animal Shelter
contact information to pet-sitters.
- Groom your pet on a regular basis
- Do not allow your cat or dog to run at large.
Unfortunately many pets run away when their owners
are away and their routine has been changed. Be sure
that your pet has current identification affixed to
their collar at all times.
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WEST
NILE VIRUS - AVIAN SURVEILLANCE
The Durham Region Health Department will be undertaking
a number of activities to monitor West Nile virus concerns
throughout the Region in 2006. Click HERE
for information including Avian Surveillance (ie. bird
testing).
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LINKS
Application
to adopt a Dog
