To report abandonment, cruelty or neglect involving an animal in Ontario, contact Provincial Animal Welfare Services 24/7 at 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625).

Provides animal control, by-law enforcement, and sheltering for the Town of Oakville

• available 24/7 for animal-related concerns

Services include:

• pickup and care of stray, sick, or injured domestic animals and wildlife
• capture of stray dogs and confined stray cats
• coordination with local law enforcement when needed
• removal of deceased animals on town property and regional roads

By-law Enforcement & Investigations

• enforces Town of Oakville Animal Control By-law (leash and licensing requirements, standards of care, biting dogs)
• report infractions via online form

Dog Licensing

• required under municipal by-law, valid for 12 months
• purchase or renew online

Wildlife Services

• responds to sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife within Oakville
• call 905-845-1551
• more info on website

• Office: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm. Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm
• Emergency Hours: Mon-Sun, 9 pm–7 am

No restrictions

Call or visit website