Emergency Contacts

Report Animal Cruelty

To report animal cruelty please contact the Government of Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services team. If you see an animal in distress and the animal’s life is in danger, call 911 immediately as this is an emergency.

Call 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625) or your local police services.


Medical Emergency

For medical emergencies, please contact your local veterinary hospital. If your vet is closed, Vetster offers message, phone and video consultations.

Find a veterinarian in your area


Wildlife Emergency

If you have found a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal, visit ontario.ca/wildlife


Poison Emergency

If you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, contact your veterinarian or 24-hour emergency poison hotline.

Call Pet Poison Hotline at 855-764-7661
Call ASPCA Poison Control Center (APCC)
at 1-888-426-4435 (fees may apply)