Animal Services
The Town of Minto works hard to keep the municipality safe for our residents, pets, and livestock. Whether you need to purchase a dog tag, report a wildlife concern or are raising livestock, the Town of Minto is here to help.
Animal Control
For any dogs that have been lost or found please call the Town of Minto office 519.338.2511 or Animal Control, Rick Rauwerda 519.509.9985
To report a dog bite or a dangerous dog please call Rick Hobbelink, By-law Enforcement, 519.638.3313 ext. 032 or email rhobbelink@town.minto.on.ca
Licensing Requirements
Every resident of the Town of Minto that is an owner of a dog, a kennel or backyard hens is required to obtain a license issued by the Town of Minto. For more information on obtaining a license please see below or call 519.338.2511.
Backyard Hen Licensing
Every resident of the Town of Minto wishing to keep backyard hens must first apply to the Town prior to obtaining them and must renew the license on an annual basis.
Dog Licensing
Every owner of a dog in the Town of Minto is required to register their dog and renew the licence on an annual basis.
Kennel Licensing
You can find the Kennel Application here if you wish to register a kennel.
Livestock Claims
Where the producer discovers that livestock or poultry has been injured or killed and to the best of the producer's knowledge and belief such injury or death was caused by wildlife, the producer shall notify the municipality within 48 hours of discovering the injury or death.
Within 3 days of receiving notification, the valuer will make a full investigation and then submit a written report within 10 business days after receiving notification to the municipality, the producer and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Please contact the Clerk for more information.
Frequently viewed sites:
Predation and Wildlife Damage Site - OMAFRA
Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation - OMAFRA
Deadstock Disposal - Regulation and Resources
Nutrient Management Plans
For further information concerning Nutrient Management Plans, please visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs website or contact the Town office 519.338.2511 for more information.
Wildlife
For more information about rabies in wildlife, how it is controlled and what to do if you think an animal has rabies, please go to the Ministry of Natural Resources website or call the hotline at 1-888-574-6656.
Please note that the Town of Minto does not have a licensed trapper on staff and does not trap nuisance wildlife on private property.