Zorra-Now-Winter2023

TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT INFORMATION 12 Zorra Now | Winter 2023 If you see a raccoon behaving strangely, do not approach it. Give it ample space, and make sure to keep children and pets well away. The raccoon will most likely move along on its own, given time. If you have a raccoon that is hanging around and not moving on from your property, you will need to contact a pest control company to have it removed. The municipality does not remove raccoons (or skunks, etc.) from private property. The Humane Society will pick up injured wildlife from private properties and there is no fee for this service. Don’t encourage raccoons to visit your yard. Don’t leave any food out, and keep your recycling and waste containers secure until your collection day. Talk to your children and tell them not to approach wild animals. Walk your dog on a leash, and make sure to check for raccoons before you let your pets outside in your yard. As raccoons may carry distemper, make sure that your pets have been vaccinated against the disease. Living in a beautiful rural community like Zorra means living in close proximity with wildlife. That’s usually something we enjoy, but from time-to-time wildlife can pose concerns. We’ve been getting a lot of calls into the office about raccoons lately. Here are a few things to remember: To help keep your kids and pets safe: Animal Control LOW-COST PET SERVICES AT THE STRATFORD PERTH HUMANE SOCIETY Did you know that Zorra Township pet owners can access a variety of services at the Stratford Perth Humane Society? They include: - Weekly low-cost microchip appointments - Monthly rabies vaccination and microchip appointments - Low-cost spay neuter clinic for cats (no income or geography restrictions) - TNR services for community cats/barn cats - And more! Check out kwsphumane.ca for more information or to register today! LOST OR FOUND A PET? Please contact our Animal Services provider, the Stratford Perth Humane Society, ASAP and file a lost/found report. Also check out the stray pets in care page to see if your pet is currently at the shelter (pets will show for the first five days from intake, so please always call). Call 519-273-6600.