The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg, the Township of Hamilton, the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand and the Town of Port Hope and Hope are collectively partnering a Joint Animal Services program. The Joint Animal Services program offers animal pick-up services for domestic animals (dogs and cats) within the four municipalities' catchment area. Similarly, Hamilton Township operates the Shelter of Hope Animal Services facility (click here for more info) on behalf of the Joint Animal Services partners within the same catchment area. The shelter may be contacted at (905) 885-7808. The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg has three by-laws legislating animal control: 1) By-law # 009-2008 Licensing, Regulation, Registration of Dogs and the Prohibiting the Running at Large of Animals* 2) By-law # 80-89 Mandatory Removal of Dog Excrement* 3.    BY-LAW 08-2002 (PDF) Printer Friendly Format TO REQUIRE THE MUZZLING AND LEASHING OF DOGS *Copies of the Corporation's animal control by-laws may be obtained at the Town of Cobourg municipal offices.

ANIMAL SERVICES  Telephone (905) 885-8092 Dispatch Telephone (905) 885-7808 Shelter of Hope Facility

SHELTER OF HOPE ANIMAL SERVICES (Operated by Hamilton Township) Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/shelterofhope

SITE LOCATION: (By appointment only!) 2363 Theatre Road South (south of Highway # 401) (Use exits # 472 at Burnham Street south, Cobourg, OR exit # 464 at Ontario Street south, Port Hope to access Theatre Road off Highway # 2) MAILING ADDRESS: Shelter of Hope Animal Services c/o Hamilton Township Municipal Office 8285 Majestic Hills Drive P.O. Box 1060 Cobourg, ON K9A 4W5 Hours of Operation:(By appointment only!) Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Sundays and Statutory Holidays: CLOSED

2009 Dog Tags The Joint Animal Control group, represented by the Town of Cobourg, the Town of Port Hope / Hope, Hamilton Township and Alnwick / Haldimand Township now have the 2009 dog tags available. Cobourg 2009 dog tags will be available as of November 1, 2008. An "early bird" rate will be offered from November 1, 2008 through February 29, 2009. As of March 1st, regular prices will apply. All other municipalities should inquire of their local municipal office on availability of dog tags. Dog tags will be sold at your local municipal office in your resident municipality. Non-resident dog tags WILL NOT be made available for sale to non-resident dog owners by the participating municipalities. Cobourg 2009 tags will be available at the Tax office in Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West. Tags Sold Between November 1 and February 29th Tags Sold as of March 1st, 2009          Natural Animals (not spayed or neutered) $15.00 $20.00 Spay or Neutered Animals $10.00 $15.00 Kennel Licences $25.00 $30.00 Replacement Tags $5.00 For more information, please call (905) 372-4301.

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The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg VICIOUS DOG BY-LAW The Cobourg Municipal Council has enacted a by-law requiring the muzzling of dogs that have bitten a person or other animal. Information regarding the by-law may be obtained from the Municipal Clerk's Office in Victoria Hall (905) 372-4301. BY-LAW 08-2002 (PDF) Printer Friendly Format TO REQUIRE THE MUZZLING AND LEASHING OF DOGS

URBAN WILDLIFE AND OUR COMMUNITY

The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg wishes to take this opportunity to remind the residents of our community about the handling of urban wildlife. The Corporation's animal control by-laws specifically make provisions for the patrol and pick up of domestic animals only (dogs and cats). In regard to the handling of urban wildlife (raccoons, squirrels, skunks, etc.), the by-law makes provisions for the Animal Control Officer to take action and remove (where deemed appropriate) any urban wildlife that is deemed to pose a health threat and/or is sick or injured.

If any resident has a concern with regard to urban wildlife in their vicinity, you are urged to contact the Legislative Services department of the Town of Cobourg to obtain a list of pest control companies to choose from to assist you with the removal of the animal. We ask the public's cooperation in this regard. Please do not contact the Animal Control Officer for urban wildlife calls unless you suspect the animal is sick or injured.

List of Pest Control Companies (**A fee may be charged for service)

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Inquiries should be directed to:

Legislative Service Department
Town of Cobourg
55 King Street West
Cobourg, Ontario
K9A 2M2
(905) 372-4301