Animal Services
Dog Control
Our Dog Control By-law regulates the licencing and control of dogs within the Town.
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Does my dog need to be licenced? |
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Yes, all dogs over 10 weeks old must be licenced each year with the Town. |
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Where can I buy a dog licence? |
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You can purchase dog licences at the following locations:
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How much does a dog licence cost? |
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How many dogs can I have? |
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You can have up to 3 individually licenced dogs per household unless you have a kennel licence. |
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Who do I call if I have lost my dog or have found a stray dog? |
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Please call Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement at 613-541-3213 |
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How do I complain about barking dogs or poop and scoop? |
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Please call Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement at 613-541-3213 |
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Who do I contact if my address or phone number have changed? |
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Call the Town of Greater Napanee at 613-354-3351, Ext. 2000 or email Wendy Magee. |
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Where do I call to report animal cruelty? |
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Please contact Lennox & Addington OSPCA at 613-354-2492. |
Cats
We do not currently have a cat by-law.
| The Napanee Community Kitten Rescue |
The Napanee Community Kitten Rescue provides services including adoptions and feral kitten rescues. It is not a shelter.
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| Adoption, Lost Pets and Shelters |
| The Lennox & Addington Branch of the Humane Society provides a number of services, including pet adoptions, pet rescue, investigations and lost pets services. For more information, visit the Lennox & Addington Branch of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society website. |
Wildlife
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How can I help with sick, orphaned or injured wildlife? |
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Please visit the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre or call 613-354-0264 |
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Where can I find more information on fish and wildlife? |
| Please visit The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. |
Livestock Losses
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Can I claim compensation for livestock killed by wildlife? |
| Through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, livestock and poultry producers are entitled to make claims to the Town for livestock losses attributable to attacks by wildlife. |
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What do I do if I believe I have suffered a loss of livestock due to predation? |
| If you believe your livestock or poultry has been killed or injured due to predation by wildlife: 1) Immediately notify a Livestock Valuer. Do not remove the carcass from the attack site as the Valuer will want to examine the area for evidence to help determine the cause of the loss; or 2) During business hours, you may report a livestock loss by contacting the Town Hall at 613-354-3351. |
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Who are the Town Livestock Valuers? |
| The Town has appointed the following person to serve as a Livestock Valuer: 1. Robert Whitfield: 613-352-3605 |
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What happens when I contact the Livestock Valuer? |
| The Livestock Valuer will: 1) Attend on-site and make a full investigation; and 2) Submit a written report with ten (10) days to the Town A copy of the report will be provided to you. The Livestock Valuer's report provides details regarding the extent of the damage to the livestock or poultry and the amount of compensation claim awarded. The Livestock Valuer must also state in the report whether or not the livestock or poultry was killed or injured by wildlife. |
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What are the Maximum Amounts of Compensation? |
| Provincial regulations establish maximum amounts of compensation. |
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What if I do not agree with the Municipal Valuer's report? |
| If you do not agree with the Municipal Valuer's report, you may appeal to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in writing, within 30 days of receiving the valuer's report. A cheque or money order for $25, payable to the "Minister of Finance" must accompany the appeal. The $25 fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld. |
Contact Us
Wendy Magee
Corporate Receptionist
Community & Corporate Services,
12 Market Square,
Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada, K7R 1J3
T.: 613-354-3351 ext. 2000
F.: 613-354-5991
Email contact
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