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1. Call York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423 or 911 if it is an immediate medical emergency
2. Call Newmarket Animal Services at 905-895-5193
   

Make note of:

• Vehicle License Plate
• The time you first saw the animal in the vehicle
• The current temperature
• And any signs of distress that the animal is exhibiting

The Town of Newmarket has the ability to lay charges under Section 5 (3) of the Animal Control By-law 2020-30

5 (3)    No Person shall allow an Animal to remain in a Vehicle unless:

1. the Animal is secured in a manner that prevents contact between the Animal and any member of the public;
2. the Animal has suitable ventilation; and
3. the Animal is not exposed to temperatures which can cause distress and/or death.

The Town of Newmarket does not have the authority to remove animals from hot vehicles.

The Provincial Animal Welfare Services or the Police under their direction, have the ability to enter a vehicle and remove an animal under Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act if the animal is exhibiting signs of "critical distress"

"Critical distress" means distress that requires immediate intervention in order to prevent serious injury or to preserve life.

Keeping your dog on a leash prevents them from:

• Getting lost
• Traffic-related hazards
• Coming in contact with harmful materials (i.e. toxic plants, rodent poison, other animal waste)
• Conflict with people or other animals
• Scaring people or other animals who may have a fear of dogs
  

Did you know that the average lifespan of an outdoor cat is only 2-5 years, whereas indoor cats are 10-15 years? 

Keeping your cat indoors protects them from:

• Predators
• Traffic
• Harmful materials
• "Unintentional adoption" – someone mistaking animal as homeless and keeping it
• Unwanted pregnancy / contributing to feral cat populations

Help protect our wildlife!

Did you know that is estimated that between 105 million to 348 million birds are killed each year by feral cat populations in Canada alone?

1. Seek necessary medical and veterinary attention first
2. Make note of the incident date, time, location, what the dog looked like and any other information that might be relevant
3. Take clear photos of any wounds received as a result of the incident

Report the incident to Animal Services by calling 905-895-5193 or emailing [email protected]

1. Ensure your animal is properly restrained by means of a leash or appropriate confinement
2. Provide your contact information to the victim party
3. Make note of the incident date, time, location, and any other information that might be relevant
4. If the victim is a human and the dog bite drew blood, isolate your dog within your household until contacted by York Public Health.
5. Report the incident to Animal Services by calling 905-895-5193 or emailing [email protected]