Important Reminder: The City of London 2026 final tax bill June installment is due this month.
The final tax bill was sent out to property owners by mail in early June 2026, with the first installment due on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Animal care and control
Who do I contact about...
Dead animals on City streets or City property
Email es@london.ca or call 519-661-4965
Excessive dog barking
City of London Bylaw Enforcement, call 519-661-4660 or email enforcement@london.ca
Cruelty or neglect
Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS)
1-833-926-4625
Licence for my pet
Information is available on our Pet Licences page.
Post a picture of a lost pet
Post a picture of a lost bird
With services provided under contract by the London Animal Care Centre (LACC), Animal Care & Control's four main areas of responsibility are animal control, by-law enforcement, dog licensing and cat identification program and shelter services for stray animals.
Animal Control
For the protection of residents and visitors to London as well as other animals. Our mandate covers stray dogs, sick, injured, or dying domestic or wild animals.
Services are delivered seven days a week, with some conditions. Other functions include rescue matters where animals are in distress, 24 hour emergency service, subsidized spay neuter incentive program .
By-law enforcement
Enforcement of three City of London by-laws:
Issuing Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs):
Issuing Notice of Contravention (NOCs) - typically issued to allow a pet owner time to purchase identification.
Issuing verbal and written warnings for the PH-3 animal control by-law and PH-4 Dog licensing & control by-law.
Shelter services for stray animals
London Animal Care Centre, 121 Pine Valley Boulevard
Designed to receive stray animals primarily from Animal Services Officers and the general public when necessary.
The centre also adopts out available dogs, cats and other small animals. Visit the LACC website for more information.
The Catty Shack
The Catty Shack is the City of London's adoption facility for our feline friends. Visit the Catty Shack's webpage.
Other local pet adoption resources
Here are some other groups that also have pets available for adoption:
Last modified:Tuesday, September 24, 2024