Animal
Services

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted by a number of cities and municipalities to provide animal by-law, animal control and sheltering services.

Our officers are municipal law enforcement officers empowered to enforce municipal animal bylaws. They can issue Provincial Offence Notices (tickets), summons to appear in court (charges), or designate an animal as potentially dangerous, restricted or prohibited.

HSKWSP is also contracted to provide licensing services for a variety of locations. For more details on licensing, please see our licensing page. 

For more information about our animal services after hours, please visit our after hours page.

 

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the City of Kitchener:

  • Animal By-Law Services
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Stray cats (confined)
    • Injured domestic animals
    • Injured wildlife
  • After Hours Emergency Service – Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog Licensing
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports
  • Dead wildlife reports

Visit the City of Kitchener’s website

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the City of Waterloo:

  • Animal By-Law Services
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Stray cats (if injured and confined)
    • Injured domestic animals
    • Injured wildlife
  • After Hours Emergency Service – Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports
  • Dead wildlife reports

Visit the City of Waterloo’s By-Laws

BARKING DOGS

Barking dogs are considered a noise violation, and are handled by municipal by-law enforcement. Call the appropriate number and state that you wish to make a noise complaint.

If you are experiencing a disturbance in the City of Waterloo and are looking to report a noise complaint, please call 519-747-8785.

Dog regulations

  • keep your dog on a leash 
  • dogs over 12 weeks old must be licensed (find section above)
  • pick up waste
  • limit of three dogs per household
  • the dangerous dog bylaw (PDF) relates to dangerous dogs and regulation of pitbulls

Cat regulations

Keep your cat or kitten in a manner that limits:

  • offensive odours
  • noise that may disturb others
  • straying or roaming
  • accumulation of feces

Fowl (including chicken)

  • fowl is prohibited unless on land zoned for agricultural purposes, or if fowl was kept on residential property before April 27, 2009 and registered with the city
  • the number of chickens owned at the date of the enactment may be maintained
  • chickens cannot be relocated to a new property if the owner moves

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the City of Stratford:

  • Animal By-Law Services, including barking complaints
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Stray cats (confined)*
    • Injured domestic animals
    • Injured wildlife
  • After Hours Emergency Service – Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog Licensing
  • Cat Licensing
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports
  • Dead wildlife reports

*Please note: The Stratford Perth Humane Society also accepts stray cats if brought to the shelter.  We kindly ask that you call ahead and arrange for a time to bring them in.

Visit the City of Stratford’s Bylaws

 

BARKING DOGS

Barking dogs are considered a noise violation, and are handled by animal by-law enforcement.  Please contact us and let us know that you are calling to file a barking complaint.

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Township of Wilmot:

  • Animal By-Law and Animal Control Services (weekend and vacation coverage only)
  • Injured or sick wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • After Hours Emergency Service - Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Dog Licensing (for adopted or returned lost dogs living in Wilmot)

Please note:

  • The Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society also accepts stray cats if brought to the shelter. We kindly ask that you call ahead and arrange for a time to bring them in.
  • The Township of Wilmot handles their own animal control and bylaw services. Should you have a complaint or question, please contact the Township directly.

Visit the Township of Wilmot’s Bylaws

Visit the Township of Wilmot’s Animal Control Page

Kennel Licence Application

Dog Licences Information

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Township of Woolwich:

  • Animal By-Law Services
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Injured domestic animals
    • Injured wildlife
  • After Hours Emergency Service – Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog Licensing (for adopted or returned lost dogs living in Woolwich)
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports
  • Dead wildlife reports

Please note: The Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society also accepts stray cats if brought to the shelter.  We kindly ask that you call ahead and arrange for a time to bring them in.

Visit the Township of Woolwich’s Bylaws

Visit the Township of Woolwich’s Animal Services Page

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Township of Perth East:

  • Animal By-Law Services
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Injured dogs
  • After Hours Emergency Service – Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog licensing
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports
  • Dead wildlife reports

*Please note: The Stratford Perth Humane Society also accepts stray cats if brought to the shelter.  We kindly ask that you call ahead and arrange for a time to bring them in.

Visit the Township of Perth East’s Bylaws

Visit the Township of Perth East’s Animal Services Page

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Municipality of North Perth:

  • Animal By-Law Services (excluding barking dogs)
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Sick/injured dogs
  • After Hours Emergency Service – sick/injured dogs
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports

For sick/injured cats, small animals and wildlife: please call the Stratford Perth Humane Society at 519-273-6600 to determine if they can provide assistance. 

For stray cats/stray small animals: The Stratford Perth Humane Society will accept stray cats and small animals as space and resources allow.  Residents must call the humane society in advance at 519-273-6600.  Residents would be responsible for transporting the cat/small animal to the humane society and may have to be placed on a waiting list if space is not immediately available.

Visit the Municipality of North Perth's Animal Services page

 

BARKING DOGS

Barking dogs are considered a noise violation, and are handled by municipal by-law enforcement. Call the appropriate number and state that you wish to make a noise complaint.

If you are experiencing a disturbance in the Municipality of North Perth and are looking to report a noise complaint, please call 519-291-2950.

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Township of Perth South:

  • Animal By-Law Services (excluding barking dogs)
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Sick/injured dogs
  • After Hours Emergency Service – sick/injured dogs
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports

For sick/injured cats, small animals and wildlife: please call the Stratford Perth Humane Society at 519-273-6600 to determine if they can provide assistance. 

For stray cats/stray small animals: The Stratford Perth Humane Society will accept stray cats and small animals as space and resources allow.  Residents must call the humane society in advance at 519-273-6600.  Residents would be responsible for transporting the cat/small animal to the humane society and may have to be placed on a waiting list if space is not immediately available.

Visit the Township of Perth South's Animal Control Services page 

 

BARKING DOGS

Barking dogs are considered a noise violation, and are handled by municipal by-law enforcement. Call the appropriate number and state that you wish to make a noise complaint.

If you are experiencing a disturbance in the Township of Perth South and are looking to report a noise complaint, please call 519-271-0619 ext 225.

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Municipality of West Perth:

  • Animal By-Law Services (excluding barking dogs)
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Sick/injured dogs
  • After Hours Emergency Service – sick/injured dogs
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports

For sick/injured cats, small animals and wildlife: please call the Stratford Perth Humane Society at 519-273-6600 to determine if they can provide assistance. 

For stray cats/stray small animals: The Stratford Perth Humane Society will accept stray cats and small animals as space and resources allow.  Residents must call the humane society in advance at 519-273-6600.  Residents would be responsible for transporting the cat/small animal to the humane society and may have to be placed on a waiting list if space is not immediately available.

Visit the Municipality of West Perth's Animal Control Services Page

 

BARKING DOGS

Barking dogs are considered a noise violation, and are handled by municipal by-law enforcement. Call the appropriate number and state that you wish to make a noise complaint.

If you are experiencing a disturbance in the Municipality of West Perth and are looking to report a noise complaint, please call 519-348-8429 ext. 232.

The Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society is contracted to provide the following services for the Township of North Dumfries:

  • Animal By-Law Services 
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Sick/injured dogs
    • Vicious Dogs
    • Small wildlife in distress or dead within 45 meters (150ft) of a residence on private property
  • After Hours Emergency Service – sick/injured dogs or small wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog bite / aggressive dog reports
  • Dead dog or small animal reports

For stray cats/stray small animals: The Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society will accept stray cats and small animals as space and resources allow.  Residents must call the humane society in advance at 519-745-5615.  Residents would be responsible for transporting the cat/small animal to the humane society and may have to be placed on a waiting list if space is not immediately available.  

Visit the Township of North Dumfries Animal Services Page.

 

The Humane Society of Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Town of St. Marys:

  • Animal By-Law Services
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Stray cats (confined)
    • Injured domestic animals
    • Injured wildlife
  • After Hours Emergency Service – Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog Licensing
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports
  • Dead wildlife reports

Pet licenses can be purchased at the Stratford Perth Humane Society or through the Town of St.Marys.

Visit the Town of St.Marys

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Township of Wellesley:

  • Animal By-Law Services
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Injured domestic animals
    • Injured wildlife
  • After Hours Emergency Service – Injured Domestic and Wildlife
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog Licensing
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports
  • Dead wildlife reports

Pet licenses can be purchased at the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society or through the Township of Wellesley.

Visit the Township of Wellesley - dog tags

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is contracted to provide the following services for the Township of Zorra:

  • Animal By-Law Services (excluding barking dogs)
  • Animal Control Services
    • Stray dogs/dogs at large
    • Sick/injured dogs
  • After Hours Emergency Service – sick/injured dogs
  • Animal Sheltering Services
  • Dog bite reports
  • Dead domestic animal reports

For sick/injured cats, small animals and wildlife: please call the Stratford Perth Humane Society at 519-273-6600 to determine if they can provide assistance. 

For stray cats/stray small animals: The Stratford Perth Humane Society will accept stray cats and small animals as space and resources allow.  Please note that the Township is not involved in this process. Residents must call the humane society in advance at 519-273-6600.  Residents would be responsible for transporting the cat/small animal to the humane society and may have to be placed on a waiting list if space is not immediately available.