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Sick owned animals

If you have any concerns about the health of your pet, contact your veterinarian immediately.

If you are aware of a sick or injured owned animal, and the owner is neglecting to provide veterinary care, contact the Provincial Animal Care Line.

Stray injured animals

Dogs

  • Call the Animal Services Agency at 311 if the injured dog is moving.
  • Call the Winnipeg Humane Society at 204-982-2020 if the injured dog is not moving.
  • If you are unable to contact the Winnipeg Humane Society, contact the Animal Services Agency at 311.

Cats

  • Contact the Winnipeg Humane Society at 204-982-2020

Wildlife

Exotic animals

Dead animals

Public property

Dead animals found on public property will be collected through our dead animal collection program. You can:

Private property

On private property, large, wild animals (e.g., deer) will be collected through our dead animal collection program. Please contact 311 to make arrangements.

Small, wild animals (e.g., bird) found on private property can be double-bagged and put out for regular garbage collection.

If you find a dead pet (e.g., cat, dog) on private property that does not belong to you, you can drop it off at the Winnipeg Humane Society during normal business hours.

For dead animals found outside of Winnipeg, contact your municipality or RM.

If your pet is deceased, you can cancel your pet licence online.

Frequently asked questions

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Can I bury a dead animal on my property?

Yes. You must insure the animal is buried at a sufficient depth to eliminate odour and discourage attracting other animals.

Can I put dead animals out for regular garbage collection?

Dead animals found on public property will be collected through our dead animal collection program. To report a dead animal on public property, contact 311.

On private property, large, wild animals (e.g., deer) will be collected through our dead animal collection program. Please contact 311 to make arrangements.

Small, wild animals (e.g., bird) found on private property can be double-bagged and put out for regular garbage collection.

If you find a dead pet (e.g., cat, dog) on private property that does not belong to you, you can drop it off at the Winnipeg Humane Society during normal business hours.

My family pet died. Will the City come and pick it up?

No. The disposal of personally owned animals is the responsibility of the animal owner. Search "Pet Cemeteries, Crematories and Supplies" for further information.

Last update: July 22, 2022

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