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Pets are valued members of the family. In order to keep your pets safe, the Municipality of Port Hope promotes responsible pet ownership through a variety of animal services. We issue the following licences and services: 

 

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Dog Licences

Learn about what dog licences you need for dogs within the Municipality of Port Hope

Get your dog tag

As of May 2022, care and enforcement of animal services within the Municipality of Port Hope is provided by the Northumberland Humane Society. 

To avoid a $100 fine, please be sure to get a dog licence.

 Licencing Requirements and By-Law 

As a responsible dog owner, the following provisions must be adhere to:

  • A dog licence must be obtained within fourteen (14) days upon guardianship of a dog
  • Every owner must ensure the dog is up to date on anti-rabies vaccine
  • A dog tag must be securely attached to dog (collar) at all times and bear the serial number and year it was issued (until the tag needs replaced)
  • If a dog tag becomes lost or destroyed, the owner is responsible to replace the tag at their own expense
  • No person shall retain, harbour or have possession of more than 3 dogs on a single detached dwelling with the exceptions for licenced kennels, properties zoned as Agricultural or an approved business and/or veterinary offices.

 

If you would like a copy of the By-law 20/2020, please call 905-885-4544 or send us an email.

Pest Control and Wildlife

The Northumberland Humane Society does not handle urban wildlife calls such as skunks, raccoons, and bats. Residents are urged to contact a local pest control company who may or may not operate on a fee for service basis. Coyotes have been sighted in the urban area of the Municipality of Port Hope, for more information, visit Ministry of Natural Resources.

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For information regarding wildlife rescue in the area, visit these local resources:

  • Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue
  • Kawartha Wildlife Centre
  • Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre
  • Foster Forest Wildlife Orphanage
  • Mally's 3rd Chance Raccoon Rescue
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