Wildlife

The City of Pembroke does not offer a service to deal with or remove nuisance or injured wildlife (racoons, skunks, squirrels, etc.) on private property. For these types of services, please contact a professional pest control company such as the following:

Please do not call the police as calling police about non-emergency wildlife issues can take them away from dealing with other important emergencies.

Pembroke’s animal control services will address wildlife complaints within the city if the injured wildlife is located on City-owned property. To report nuisance or injured wildlife on City property, contact animal control services at 613-504-1550.

Managing Urban Wildlife

Wildlife is a natural part of our community. Food and shelter are plentiful while natural predators are limited, therefore wildlife will continue to live near us. If we learn to share the environment and reduce problems by getting rid of food sources and shelter on our properties, animals will make their way to more suitable homes. It is important to remember not to feed or handle wildlife and never transport or relocate wildlife. To learn more visit the following webpages:

Bears

If you encounter a bear in your neighbourhood and are concerned that it poses an immediate threat to your personal safety or exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviours, call the police at 9-1-1. In a non-emergency situation, call the Province’s Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327. This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 to November 30.

Animal Bites and Scratches

All animal bites and scratches involving humans must be reported to the Renfrew County and District Health Unit immediately. More information can be found at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit website or by calling 613-732-3629.