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Backyard chickens

What you need to know about building a chicken coop at home.

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Coyotes and wildlife

Information about urban wildlife, including sick or injured animals.

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Dog licensing and registration

Licensing your dog with the Humane Society ensures that they will be returned to you if they’re ever lost.

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Dogs in parks and on trails

You can bring your dog to any of our parks, trails or off-leash dog parks.

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200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
Telephone: 519-741-2345,
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
mailto:info@kitchener.ca

City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
Telephone: 519-741-2345,
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
mailto:info@kitchener.ca

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