Animal Services

• Seek medical treatment - Call 911
• Report the bite (Municipal Law Enforcement 905-372-4301 and Health Unit 905-885-9100) 
• Provide a description of the dog
• Retrieve the dog owner's name and address
• Record specific information (date, time, location)
• Gather witness information
• Take photos of the bite injury
• Write a handwritten statement with all details as soon as possible

• Leash your dog 
• Isolate your dog from other people/animals  
• Report the bite (Municipal Law Enforcement 905-372-4301 and Health Unit 905-885-9100)
• Write a handwritten statement with all details as soon as possible

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:

• Never approach or touch a coyote.
• Stop and pick up small children and pets.
• Do not turn your back on, or run from, a coyote.
• Maintain direct eye contact, make noise, use strong verbal cues such as yelling (no screaming) and slowly back away while remaining calm.
• Carry a flashlight at night to scare off coyotes.
• If a coyote poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety, call 911.

•  Remove food attractants from your yard - secure your garbage, keep pet food indoors, clean up spilled bird seed and fallen fruits.
• Keep your property clean - trim back bushes and weeds, scoop your dog poop, keep your barbeque area clean.
• Secure your home and sheds - seal openings into and under buildings, decks and porches.
• Keep your dog on a leash and closely supervise them when they are outdoors.
• Bring your pets in at night.

Resources

• Coyotes in the Urban Landscape online module
• Coyote Watch Canada information
• Ministry of Natural Resources information