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Animal Services
Pets are valued members of the family. In order to keep your pets safe, the Township of Bonfield promotes responsible pet ownership through a variety of animal services.
Responsible Pet Ownership
The Township advocates responsible pet ownership based on the following five principles:
- License and provide permanent identification for pets;
- Spay or neuter pets;
- Provide training, physical care, socialization and medical attention for companion pets;
- Do not allow pets to become a threat or nuisance in the community;
- Procure your pet ethically and from a creditable source.
Animal Control Services
The By-law Enforcement Department enforces the Animal Control By-law. The Township operates the Municipal Pound where dogs and cats are kept when found at large.
Animal Impounded Notice
View the below list of animals currently impounded at the Township of Bonfield's Municipal Pound. Please be advised that the information below may be out of date. Please contact the By-Law department for current information, questions and concerns.
Phone: 705-776-2641 ext 129
Email: bylaws@bonfieldtownship.com
Seize and Impound
The retention of dogs and cats at Township facilities is intended to be temporary and shall, wherever possible, adhere to the retention periods outlined in the applicable By-law.
Discretionary measures may be applied on a case-by-case basis to ensure the health and safety of both people and animals involved.
If a dog or cat doesn’t have a license and is found running loose, an Animal Control Officer or By-Law Officer can pick it up and take it to the animal shelter.
The animal will stay at the shelter for at least 3 days.
During that time, the officers will try to contact the owner and let them know how to get their pet back.
If the owner does not claim the animal within 3 days, the Municipality can either:
- Rehome the animal to a responsible owner, or
- Humanely euthanize the animal if necessary
Any new owner must register and license the animal according to the by-law before taking it home.
Collection of Impounded Animal
During the impound period, the Owner of the Dog or Cat shall be entitled to collect the animal upon:
- Payment of the impound fees and the board fees
- Payment of any veterinarian fees incurred of the well-being of the Dog or Cat
- Registering the Dog or Cat with the Township of Bonfield
Animal Control Bylaw
Bylaw 2025-36 - Animal Control Bylaw
Report from CAO to Council - January 13, 2026 - Animal Control Bylaw
Video Council Meeting - January 13, 2026 (starts at minute 10:14) - Animal Control Bylaw
Video Council Meeting - January 27, 2026 (starts at minute 27:53) - Community Cat Care Initiative
Community Cat Care Initiative Meeting - Wednesday February 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Contact Us
Township of Bonfield
365 Highway 531, Bonfield ON P0H 1E0
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: 705-776-2641
Fax: 705-776-1154
Email: webmaster@bonfieldtownship.com
