2022/2023 Edition
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ANIMAL CONTROL
informed
The Guelph Humane Society
The Guelph Humane Society
(GHS) has partnered with the
Township of Guelph/Eramosa
since 2016. GHS, now located
at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd.
in Guelph, provides animal
control services and enforces
the animal control by-law.
These services include:
• Pick up and impoundment of dogs running
at large
• Assisting with stray or injured cats
• Pick up and assistance with sick, injured or
orphaned wildlife
• Pick up of
deceased
companion
animals on
public property
and roadways
• By-law
enforcement
as per the
animal control
by-law
GHS will also
respond to after-
hours animal
emergencies,
such as assisting
animals in
distress (sick,
injured or orphaned companion animals or
wildlife), or dogs running at large that pose an
immediate risk to public safety.
Call GHS at 519-824-3091 for assistance,
24/7 or visit
for
more information.
IT’S THE LAW!
All dogs in Guelph/Eramosa Township are required to be licensed. As of January 1, 2020,
annual dog tags must be purchased through DocuPet at
.
You can call GHS for assistance during business hours.
FARM ANIMAL & RURAL SERVICES
The Guelph Humane Society has expanded its Farm Animal & Rural Services programs.
Looking to adopt a rooster or chicken? GHS can facilitate farm animal adoptions. Looking to
add a spayed/neutered barn cat to your property? The GHS Working Cat Program is always
looking for barns. Head to
to learn more about these programs.
