The animal control by-laws regulate animals in the Town of Cobourg.
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If you are the owner of a dog that has bitten: |
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Municipal Animal Services is committed to the care and well-being of all animals in its mandate. They catch lost animals and arrange for pet adoptions.
If Municipal Animal Services finds and captures your lost pet, you will have to pay a $30 Impound Fee and $15/night Board Fee (plus HST) to get your animal released.
Municipal Animal Services is located at 2363 Theatre Road South (between Hwy 2 and Telephone Road). Office: (905) 885-7808 | Dispatch: (905) 885-8092
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The Town does not respond to calls about urban wildlife that are running at large or who have entered a dwelling or place of business.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services do not enforce Ontario's trapping regulations. Complaints and inquiries should be directed to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Read the tips on how to prevent wild animals from feeding in and around your property.
If you find a sick or injured wild animal please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources by calling 1-800-667-1940 or visiting their website.
By law, you generally cannot keep wild animals captive or release them into the wild in Ontario. View more information on wild animals in captivity.
Coyote sightings are commonplace and in general, coyotes are wary of people. They should not be fed or approached. Feeding coyotes takes away their ingrained fear of humans, which is needed for humans and coyotes to safely co-exist. Please see some commonly asked questions below and refer to the Resources linked for further information.
What To Do If You Encounter a Coyote |
Coyote sightings are commonplace. If you see a coyote, keep your distance and the animal will most likely avoid you. If you encounter an aggressive coyote, there are several things you should know and do:
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How Can I Prevent Coyotes from Visiting My Yard? |
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Why Do I See Coyotes More Frequently? |
Coyote sightings are more frequent in the Winter during mating periods (January - February), Spring during den selection/pup rearing (March - June) and Fall during the dispersal of pack members. |
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Managing Human Wildlife Conflicts
Please read the Managing Human Wildlife Conflicts Brochure.
If you care about waterfowl, please stop feeding them. Read the Keep Wildfowl Wild brochure.