Report Abuse
​Please report animal abuse! If you think an animal is being abused or neglected, please call 1-833-9-ANIMAL.​
​EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020
The Ontario Government now provides animal protection services in Ontario. To report a concern, please call their 24/7 hotline at 1-833-9ANIMAL (926-4625).
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​Animal Welfare Services (AWS) within the Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for enforcing the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.
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​The chief animal welfare inspector and provincial animal welfare inspectors, including inspectors with specialized expertise in livestock, zoos, aquariums, and equines, provide enforcement across Ontario. They carry out inspections, respond to concerns, conduct investigations, as well as provide outreach and education on animal care best practices. Provincial inspectors also follow a standard code of conduct.
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Calls made to AWS are received through the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre (OAPCC) at
1-833-9-ANIMAL , available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.​