Find out how to report a variety of animal issues in the Town of Caledon.
Cruelty or neglect
To report an incident of cruelty or neglect, please call the Provincial animal welfare line at 1-833-9ANIMAL (264625) or contact the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 .
Animal bites
To report an animal bite where the skin has been broken, please contact:
- Peel Public Health
- Animal Services by email or phone at 905-584-2272.
For after-hours emergencies, please call 1-800-563-7881 .
Stray, sick or injured animals
To report an urgent issue about a stray domestic animal (certain conditions apply) or a sick and/or injured animal, please contact us by phone at 905-584-2272 ext. 4698. For after-hours emergencies, please call 1-800-563-7881 .
Dead animals
Have you spotted a dead animal on the side of the road? Find out how to report and dispose of dead animals found on public and private property.
- On public property
If you find a dead animal on public property, such as a road or boulevard, contact us by email or give us a call .
- On private property
If you are disposing of a dead animal on your property, you should:
- Wear rubber gloves or protective material
- Throw away any used gloves or protective materials
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling carcasses
- Disinfect any tool that touched the animal.
If you don't want to collect and dispose of the dead animal, you can hire a private business. Contact your local pest control agency.
Livestock
Caledon is home to many livestock farms in rural areas. Learn how to report issues with livestock.
- Loss of livestock or poultry
If you lose livestock or poultry because of a wildlife attack, you should report this issue immediately so that a Livestock Valuer can investigate the issue. Please call us at 905-584-2272 from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or afterhours at 1-800-563-7881 .
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program and the Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act regulates claims and compensations for livestock losses.
- Farm animals at large
If you notice a farm animal wandering outside of an enclosure, please contact us immediately to report the issue. Call us at 905-584-2272 ext. 4698.