Stoop and scoop to help keep our community clean
Having a pet as part of your family can be rewarding, but the City of Vaughan is reminding you to be a responsible pet owner and ensure you clean up after them when you are out for a walk. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it’s also the law!
You must pick up pet waste, whether on public or private property – including your neighbours’ lawns and in City parks. The fine for failing to do so is $300 under the City’s Animal Control By-law 066-2020 (PDF). Disposing of pet waste is easy – it belongs in your green bin at home or in a waste bin when you’re out in the community.
To report pet waste on public property, contact Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or service@vaughan.ca. Visiting your local park and notice pet waste or litter? Submit a service request by scanning the SmartParks QR code with your smartphone to get started!
In addition to being neighbourly, there are also health implications to consider. The main cause of parasite transmission between pets is through ingesting infective eggs/larva, which can be found in animal feces. Excrement may also contain bacteria and parasites that can affect humans and attract wildlife.
Vaughan Animal Services (VAS) is dedicated to creating a safe community for pets and their owners. Here are some of the services they offer:
Pet adoption
VAS is located at 70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47, and is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for adoptions). The shelter is closed to the public on Sundays and statutory holidays. Visit the City’s website for details on the animals currently available for adoption.
Pet licensing
All dogs and cats in Vaughan must wear a licence (numbered tag), purchased from the City, at all times. You can get a new pet license or renew an existing one online.
Reuniting lost pets
If your pet gets lost, contact VAS immediately at 905-832-2281; staff will work to help reunite you and your pet as safely and quickly as possible. Visit the City’s website for more information.
Sick or injured wild animals
To report a sick or injured wild animal, please call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/AnimalServices.
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