To report suspected abuse of domestic animals (pets)
For animal cruelty complaints of abuse or neglect, the Provincial Animal Welfare Service (through the Ministry of the Solicitor General) has a 24/7 animal abuse hotline.
Information on the Provincial Animal Welfare Service can be found on the website.

Call 9-1-1 for the following situations:

• to report incidents of animals in distress or locked in a hot or cold vehicle
• any attack by an animal to people or other animals that requires emergency medical attention
• to report a dog or cock fighting ring
• if you witness an act of animal cruelty

Animal cruelty can be also reported anonymously with Crime Stoppers - 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS)

For information or to report a missing or stray cat or dog, please call your municipal animal control officer.

Municipal law enforcement is not responsible for the removal of nuisance wildlife (ie skunks, racoons); this is the responsibility of the home owner.

For concerns about sick or injured wildlife in the wild
Information on what to do if you find a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal can be found on the Rescue a sick, injured or abandoned wild animal webpage.

To get help for a sick, injured or abandoned animal, you can contact:

• an authorized wildlife rehabilitator
• your local Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry district office

Ontario Farm Animal Care Helpline Services - call 519-837-1326 for assistance for farmers who are unwilling or unable to maintain acceptable conditions for their farm animals (or if you are a farmer experiencing difficulties)