Your pets are members of our community and we want them to be safe and enjoy living in Selwyn Township. Our animal control by-law keeps our community and companion animals safe by making sure pet owners understand their responsibilities.
Animal control
The Peterborough Humane Society provides our community with Animal Control Officers, an animal shelter and an adoption centre.
Found a lost dog?
If the owner has authorized the publication of their name and phone number, it will be displayed in our pet owner search. Click the button below to be taken to our Virtual Town Hall (VTH) site to perform the search:
If you’re unable to find the pet’s owner, contact the Peterborough Humane Society at 705-745-4722 ext. 202, or at their after hour emergencies phone number 705-745-7676 ext. 656.
If the dog appears in the search but the owner has not authorized their information to appear, contact our office at 705-292-9507 and we can get in touch with them on your behalf.
Note: If you have not authorized the publication of your contact information, you will not appear in the search. If you would like to approve or remove your contact information or update the phone number that appears in the search, complete and submit the Lifetime Dog Licence Form.
Lifetime Dog Licence | ||||||||||
All dog owners within the Township of Selwyn are required to purchase a Lifetime Dog Licence. After purchasing their Lifetime Dog Licence, dog owners will be invoiced annually and will keep their existing Lifetime Dog Tag until the tag has been lost or requires replacement. All Lifetime Dog Licences expire on December 31 of each year. Note: Selwyn Township requires proof of rabies immunization in order to issue a Lifetime Dog Licence.
Residents can now apply for a new tag or pay your invoice online by signing up or signing in to Virtual Town Hall.
All invoices will be billed at the $20.00 annual unaltered rate unless proof is provided. Payments are due by March 31st each year. Late payments will include a $10.00 fee. Fees will not be refunded or re-evaluated throughout the year. For example, if you pay the annual unaltered fee of $20.00 and your dog is then spayed/neutered, you will not receive a refund and the reduced fee will not apply until the following year. |
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Stoop and Scoop | ||||||||||
The Township of Selwyn also enforces a Stoop and Scoop By-law. All dog owners must remove any feces left by their dog on any property other than their own property. Failure to comply with dog regulations can result in a maximum fine of $5,000. | ||||||||||
Kennel Licence | ||||||||||
Kennels are permitted on properties zoned Agriculture (A) and Rural (RU), subject to compliance with Section 3.20 of the Zoning By-law.
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Animal Control | ||||||||||
Animal Control and Pound Services are provided by the Peterborough Humane Society and the fees raised by Dog Licencing are used to offset the cost of this service to the Township of Selwyn. No person shall permit a dog to run at large or that person shall be liable to a fine of up to $5,000 for each offence plus any applicable pound fees for maintaining the dog before it is recovered by the owner.
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Low-Cost Rabies Clinics | ||||||||||
Provincial law requires that all cats and dogs over three months of age in Peterborough City and County must be vaccinated for rabies. Vaccinations protect pets from rabies and helps protect your family, if your pet is bitten by a rabid wild animal.
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Livestock Valuers | ||||||||||
The Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act provides that the Council of a municipality shall appoint one or more persons as valuers of livestock and poultry.
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Frequently asked questions about pets in Selwyn Township
What pets need to be licensed? |
All dogs must be licensed in Selwyn Township. |
Where can I buy a license for my pet? |
You can buy a dog licence in-person at the Selwyn Township Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line, Selwyn) or by signing up for or signing in to Virtual Town Hall. |
Where can I call if I have lost my pet or found a lost pet? |
You can contact the Peterborough Humane Society at 705-742-4722 for more information. Posting notices on social media about your lost pet also helps. Ask your neighbours and others to help you look for a lost pet. |
Where can I adopt a pet? |
You can see animals that are now available for adoption at the:
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Who do I call to complain about a barking dog/stray animal/poop and scoop? |
You can make a complaint by calling the Peterborough Humane Society's Animal Control Department at 705-745-4722 ext. 202 or 204 or by emailing animalcontrol@ptbohs.com. Complaints are confidential. |
Who do I call to report a dog bite attack on me or my pet? |
You can report a biting dog or attack by contacting the Peterborough Humane Society's Animal Control Department at 705-745-4722 ext. 202 or 204. If you require medical attention, please go immediately to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and report a dog bite. |
Who do I call to report animal cruelty? |
For cases of cruelty (such as abuse, neglect, abandonment and animal care issues) contact the Ontario Solicitor General's Animal Protection Unit at 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625). |
Are there any off-leash dog parks in Selwyn Township? |
No, there are not any off-leash dog parks in Selwyn Township. The closest off-leash dog park is located in the City of Peterborough. For information and location of the City's off-leash dog park, please visit the City's Off-Leash Dog Park page. |
Who do I call if I have found a sick, injured or abandoned animal? |
Injured stray dogs and cats can be reported to the Peterborough Humane Society's Animal Services Department at 705-745-4722 ext. 202. If you have found an injured or abandoned wild animal, please contact Ontario Wildlife Rescue. |
Wildlife and Residential Areas |
Small wildlife such as foxes, coyotes and raccoons coexist in many residential areas.
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Who do I call if I see a dead animal on the road? |
If the dead animal is found on a Township maintained road, please contact Selwyn Township Public Works at 705-292-9507 or by email. |
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