Animal Control

The Town of Kingsville offers animal services 24/7 related to animal care and control.  Animal Control services include:

• Pick up of stray animals
• Removal of dead wildlife on roads
• Enforcement of leash requirements
• Investigating animal welfare concerns
• Responding to biting and aggressive dog concerns

All dogs are held at the municipal pound if they are picked up by the Animal Control Officer.  If the dog is not claimed within three (3) days, dogs are moved to St. Clair College for the adoption program.

If you suspect animal cruelty, you can report it to the Windsor Essex Humane Society at 519-966-5751.  Your complaint will be confidential and your name will be kept private in the investigation.

If you have a raccoon, skunk, opossum or other wild animal problem, the Animal Control Officer can provide more information on trapping.

To report animal control issues, please call our Animal Control Officer at 519-796-3013. 

Animal control by-laws

The following by-laws are in effect for the care and control of animals:

• By-law 103-2003 licensing and registration of dogs, dog bites and muzzling
• By-law 31-2000 poop and scoop
• By-law 57-2015 amended by By-law 122-2018 regarding tethering
• By-law 69-2003 Noise and barking, amended by By-law 28-2006
• By-law 23-2001 Keeping of Animals (including exotic pets)

Pet owners who fail to comply with by-law regulations may be ticketed and fined.

Report a bite incident

The Town of Kingsville wants to make sure that all residents with and without pets can enjoy their homes, parks and neighbourhoods.  If your dog is involved in a bite incident you must report the incident to the Kingsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122, and the Windsor Essex County Health Unit at 1-800-265-5822.  Please also call the municipal office at 519-733-2305 to report a bite incident for further investigation by the Animal Control Officer.