Canine Control
After Hours Canine Control 905-729-0915 (after 4:30 pm and on weekends)
According to By-law 2006-18 every owner of a dog shall obtain a license annually as soon as the dog has attained the age of twelve (12) weeks.
One-year
dog licenses are available at the Essa Public Library (Angus and
Thornton Branches), and at the Administration Centre for a cost of
$25.00 per tag. These tags must be renewed each calendar year.
REMINDER TO RESIDENTS - Dogs are not permitted to run at large.
Due to an increased
number of dog bites in and around our Township, and in the best interest of
Public Safety, this is a friendly reminder to all residents that dogs must be
leashed and are not permitted to run at large. Canine Control 
By-law 2006-18
regulates the control of dogs in the Township and is being strictly enforced. Owners
of dogs found running at large are subject to fines.
If you have found a dog running at large during regular business hours please call the Municipal Enforcement Officer at 705-424-9770.
After hours Canine Control (after 4:30 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday) can be reached at 905-729-0915.
If
you have lost your dog, our Officers may have taken the dog to Alliston
& District Humane Society. Please contact them directly to make
arrangements for pick up and payment of any outstanding charges at:
Alliston and District Humane Society
5545 Concession 4, Adjala-Tosorontio
Emily Day - Phone 705-321-2378
Animal Cruelty
As of June 29, 2019 Ontario's Animal Cruelty enforcement has changed.
If you would like to report a case of cruelty to animals, call 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625).
For more information please view -
OSPCA Changes
