Animal Control
The County of Brant Bylaw Enforcement Division responds to concerns regarding animal related public safety and nuisance issues and work together with residents to ensure safe and responsible pet ownership.
Animal complaints
Community Cats |
Community cats are cats that are not owned by anyone and live in the neighbourhood on their own. Community cats and community cat colonies are common in both rural and urban areas. If you are experiencing any trouble with community cats, you may contact the following organizations: |
Dog Bites |
If you have been bitten by a dog, get medical assistance immediately. Report to the Brant County Health Unit at 519.753.4937 x 470 and contact the County of Brant Bylaw Enforcement Division. Reporting the incident ensures verification of rabies vaccination status. Rabies is fatal if left untreated. |
Report an animal in distress |
To report an animal in distress, please contact the County of Brant at 519.442.7268. If it is after regular working hours, please contact 519.44BRANT, (519.442.7268) |
Report animal cruelty or neglect |
To report cases of cruelty or neglect, please contact the province at 1.833.926.4625. |
Pet keeping
No person is permitted to keep more than three dogs that are over the age of three months, or more than three cats over the age of two months at any premises or in/around any household. Exotic pets are prohibited.
Prohibited animals
It is against our bylaw to keep an animal or animals of any of the following classes anywhere within the County of Brant: |
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View the full Animal Control Bylaw (PDF)