The Town of Pelham is a pet-friendly community. In fact, we are home to a higher-than-average percentage of residents who own and care for pets.

Pet licensing

The Town of Pelham no longer supplies dog tags, however, you can register and obtain a tag and many other animal services from our local Welland & District Humane Society. Please visit www.wellandspca.com for more information.

Centre Street leash-free dog park

As part of our commitment to providing a pet-friendly environment, Pelham, in collaboration with the Niagara Region, is home to a leash-free dog park.

Located on Centre Street, off Highway 20, the park is open May-October from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and November-April 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. When visiting the park, visitors are asked to follow a few rules:

  • Do not feed or disturb any animal or wildlife
  • Do not damage or move any building, equipment or structure
  • Do not bring or consume and alcoholic beverage
  • Do not light any fire, including barbecue
  • No smoking
  • No littering
  • No smoking
  • Pets should be kept on a leash that is no longer than two metres when outside the leash-free areas
  • Clean up after pets
  • Follow our leash-free dog park guidelines

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Coyote-proofing your property

Ontario is home to over 30, 000 different species of animals and plants. This biodiversity provides us with many benefits, including healthier communities.

The Ministry of Natural Resources manages wildlife in Ontario and reduces conflict between people and species. They help people find ways to conserve nature and protect their family and property.

In Pelham, one of the most common encounters for residents is coyotes.

The eastern coyote, found throughout much of southern Ontario and agricultural areas in the north, is a hybrid between the smaller western coyote and the eastern wolf.

People and wild animals live side by side in Ontario. Preventing a problem is a far better solution that dealing with wildlife after a conflict. As a property owner, you have a role in making sure you are not attracting wildlife to your property that you don't want there.

Learn more about coyote-proofing your property

For more questions or concerns about Coyotes in Pelham, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940 or visit ontario.ca/livingwithwildlife.

Fox-proofing your property

People and wild animals live side by side in Ontario. As a property owner, you have a role in making sure you are not attracting wildlife to your property that you don't want there. 

  • To discourage foxes from making a den, enclose areas underneath patio decks and sheds 
  • Get rid of piles of rock, wood or debris as they attract small animals, such as mice.
  • Foxes will eat garbage and pet food left outdoors.
    • Take your green bin and garbage containers to the curb on the morning of pick-up.
    • Use rodent-proof composters.
    • Do not feed pets outside.
  • Foxes will be more likely to visit or look for den sites near a home where people stay indoors most of the time.

For additional information or questions about Foxes in Pelham, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940 or visit ontario.ca/livingwithwildlife.

Raccoon-proofing your property

Raccoons are mainly active at night and feed on grubs, insects, small rodents, eggs, fleshy fruits (like grapes), nuts and vegetables (like corn). Remember these tips:

  • Never feed raccoons
  • Do not approach raccoons and touch them, even if they appear tame, sick or injured
  • Do not feed pets outside. Pet food left outside will attract raccoons.
  • Properly dispose of waste on your property in your waste bins.
    • Raccoons will eat garbage left on the ground and compost.
    • Always make sure to take your green bin and garbage containers to the curb on the morning of pick-up and not the night before.
    • Green Bins are designed to reduce odours and keep racoons and other rodents out with its secure lockable handle feature.

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