Animals and Wildlife

Get a Dog Licence      Buy a Dog License Online 

The Township of Greater Madawaska's Animal Control By-law 09-2008 and Amended Animal Control By-Law 28-2018 regulates the ownership and activity of dogs in the Municipality.

All residents must purchase an annual license for their dogs. Landlords must notify the tenants that licenses must be purchased.

You can also purchase a dog licence by visiting the Township Office or by mail using the dog tag form.

Fees:

The following dog licensing fees apply:

• Prior to March 31st $15.00
• After March 31st $20.00

Dogs at Large       Submit a Dog Complaint

Animal Control Services are for domestic animals only.

Your dog is not to trespass even when on leash.

For dogs at large, dog attacks and other dog related issues please submit a complaint using the button below.

Cats

The Township of Greater Madawaska does not have a By-law for the activity of cats.

Bears

For nuisance bears, call BEARWISE at 1-866-514-2327. If it is an emergency call 9-1-1.

Livestock Claims

If you are a farmer with a business registration number and have lost livestock or poultry to certain animal predators, you may be entitled to seek compensation under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP).

Livestock harmed or killed by wildlife, must be reported to the Township Office as soon as possible, within 48 hours of the attack.  We will arrange for the Township's Livestock Valuer to begin an investigation.

Take several photographs of the injured or killed livestock, including photos of location in relation to buildings, etc.

Preserve the site of the attack and the corpse until our investigator has completed their investigation and agrees that your animal can be disposed of.

The Township will submit your completed application to the OWDCP on your behalf.

All claims for compensation under the OWDCP are subject to the assessment of your application by OWDCP.