Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Ontario

Category note: listed under advocacy as closest fit for animal welfare enforcement and cruelty reporting. Calls answered by the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre (OAPCC). TTY 289-204-8102. Do not email complaints. Ontario's animal welfare enforcement agency under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.

Phone

1-833-926-4625

Website

https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Who it serves

Everyone

Eligibility

Anyone who believes an animal in Ontario is in distress or being neglected

Cost

Free

Languages

English

How to access

By phone

Accessibility & features

By phone

Last verified: October 3, 2026 · Listing source: https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare. Information can change — please call ahead to confirm hours and availability.