Animal Services
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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Municipal Animal Services & Dog Licences

Learn about what dog licences you need for dogs within the Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope, Town of Cobourg, Township of Hamilton and the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand are collective partners in a joint animal services program known as Municipal Animal Services. They provide animal pick-up services for domestic animals, impound services, area patrol services, issuing of dog tags and animal adoption services within the four municipalities' catchment area.
For dog licences, you must make an appointment with Municipal Animal Services as we are not issuing these at this time.
To avoid a $100 fine, please be sure to get a dog licence.
Location and Contact information for Municipal Animal Services |
Location:2363 Theatre Road South in Hamilton Township (north off Hwy #2 between Port Hope and Cobourg) Hours of Operation:Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact Information: |
Licencing Requirements and By-Law |
As a responsible dog owner, the following provisions must be adhere to:
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 Joint Animal Control Services program 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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COVID-19 - Important Notice:
Precautions are in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Service information on some pages may not be accurate during this time. Please refer to our COVID-19 Updates page for service changes.