Animal Services
GHS provides Municipal Animal Services for the City of Guelph, Township of Centre Wellington and Township of Guelph-Eramosa. The team responds to animal-related concerns, enforces municipal animal by-laws and provides emergency response for animals in distress.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Emergency & After-Hours Animal Services
Our Animal Services team responds to animal emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in the City of Guelph, Township of Centre Wellington and Township of Guelph-Eramosa.
An emergency may include:
- Sick, injured or orphaned companion animals or wildlife
- Animals in distress or requiring immediate assistance
- Animals posing an immediate risk to public safety, including dogs running at large
- Stray companion animals that have been confined
- Requests for assistance from police, emergency services or other authorities when animal or public safety is at risk
If you believe an animal requires immediate assistance, call 519-824-3091. After hours, follow the prompts to report an emergency.
Services by Municipality
Hover or tap a region to see the services offered there. Full-service areas are shown in teal; limited-service areas are shown in green.
- Full service
- Limited service
Selected region
City of Guelph
Full service
- Emergency & After-hours Services (see chart below)
- Animal Services & By-law (see chart below)
- Pet Surrender Services
Hover or tap a region to see the services offered there.
Services by municipality
Use the table below to compare the Animal Services available in each municipality.
| Service | Guelph | Centre Wellington | Guelph-Eramosa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency & After-hours Services (24/7) | |||
| Sick, injured or orphaned companion animals or wildlife | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Animals in distress | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Public safety response, including dogs running at large | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Stray companion animals that have been confined | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Police/emergency services requests | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Services During Regular Business Hours (plus emergency services listed above) | |||
| Dogs running at large | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Stray or injured cats | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Deceased companion or wild animals | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Animal by-law enforcement | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
| Dog Owners' Liability Act investigations | Guelph Available | Centre Wellington Available | Guelph-Eramosa Available |
Learn more about animal by-laws in your municipality:
Limited-Service Communities
Other Wellington County Communities
The Guelph Humane Society also provides pet owner surrender and rehoming services for residents of:
| Community | Owner Surrender & Rehoming | Stray Cat Intake | Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wildlife Please call before drop-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Minto | Owner Surrender & Rehoming Available | Stray Cat Intake Available | Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wildlife Please call before drop-off Available |
| Township of Mapleton | Owner Surrender & Rehoming Available | Stray Cat Intake Available | Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wildlife Please call before drop-off Available |
| Township of Wellington North | Owner Surrender & Rehoming Available | Stray Cat Intake Available | Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wildlife Please call before drop-off Available |
| Township of Puslinch | Owner Surrender & Rehoming Available | Stray Cat Intake Available | Sick, Injured or Orphaned Wildlife Please call before drop-off Available |
Animal control services and animal by-law enforcement in these communities are provided by the municipality or its designated service provider. Please contact your local municipality for assistance.
Need Help?
Need Help?
If you have questions about Animal Services or municipal animal by-laws, our team is here to help.
Concerned that an animal is being abused or neglected?
Report Animal Abuse
If you believe an animal is being abused or neglected, report it to Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services by calling 1-833-9-ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625).
Under Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, animal cruelty investigations are the responsibility of the Province. The Guelph Humane Society does not investigate reports of animal abuse or neglect.
If your concern is not related to suspected abuse or neglect, or you need assistance with one of our Animal Services, please contact our Animal Services team at 519-824-3091.
