Our pets are members of our families and the Town takes steps to ensure pet owners make their pets and the community safe. View our Bylaw Page for what you need to know about responsible pet ownership.
The Town contracts animal control services to Huronia Animal Control.
How do I report concerns about animal welfare? |
See Ontario's Animal Welfare page to report animal cruelty call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). |
How do I report a barking dog? |
Submit a Service Request with Customer Service. |
Who do I call for an emergency? |
911 (Emergency) or 1-888-310-1122 (non-Emergency)Call this number when any life is in immediate danger or distress such as:
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Who do I call about animal bites or scratches? |
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit deals with reports of rabies. If you are bitten or scratched by any animal please contact the Health Unit for more information on the next steps to determine if you have had a rabies exposure. |
What animals are you allowed to have in Midland?
Dogs |
Midland residents may own no more than two dogs over the age of twelve weeks. Both dogs must be registered with the Town of Midland, this can be done by purchasing a dog tag. |
Cats |
Midland residents may own no more than two cats over the age of twelve weeks. |
Farm Animals - Zoned Farm Lands only |
Midland residents may not have any horse, donkey, mule, cattle, sheep, goat, swine, or poultry living within Midland's boundaries, except upon zoned farm lands. |
Wild Animals - not allowed |
Midland residents may not have any mink, fox, reptile, or any fur-bearing or other wild animal that may, by virtue of its origin or nature, be capable of causing bodily harm to any person. |