Report or Complaint Form

Did you notice an animal in an unacceptable situation or receiving improper care and requiring action? Whether it’s a pet, a farm animal, a wild animal in captivity, or an exotic animal, you can fill out the following form.

Your complaint will be handled by the inspection services of the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation, in the case of a pet or a farm animal.

A report regarding captive wildlife, whether native or exotic, will be forwarded to the ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs.

Reason for the report or complaint

Safety and welfare of pets and farm animals Dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, pigs, goats, cattle, poultry, deer raised for meat or velvet antlers, mink and foxes raised for the fur industry, honey bees kept for breeding purposes.

Safety and welfare of exotic pets and wild animals in captivity Squirrels, hamsters, hedgehogs, finches, canaries, parrots, frogs, lizards, turtles, snakes, farmed deer, etc. Animals kept in zoos (raccoons, bears, wolves, monkeys, tigers, etc.)

Other complaints about pets or farm animals Confinement of birds, animal traceability, unlicensed activities or other legal offences.

Location of the incident or establishment concerned

Name of the location or establishment

Address (or closest address to where the animals are located)

City/town

Is this the exact address?

Yes

No, it is the closest address to where the animals are located

Specify the place where the animals are located in relation to the address provided

Explanation of the complaint

Subject of the complaint

No animal traceability markings

Disposal of dead animal carcasses or inedible meat

Confinement of birds (for example: domestic birds not confined inside a building or fenced area; birds found on a public road or on a neighbour’s property))

Bees and hives (for example: beehives less than 15 m from a public road or home without a fence at least 2.5 m high; bees too close to residences)

Establishment operating without a licence

Legal offence or violation of a regulation enforced by the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ)

Include as many details as possible in your complaint

Your contact information

All complaints are confidential.

Your contact information is required so you can be contacted for more information, if needed. Only authorized persons will be able to access the information you have provided.

We will contact you only if additional information is required.

First name

Last name

Phone

Example : 123 456-7890

E-mail address

Example : nom@exemple.com

You are

Specify who you are

Please attach photo evidence to support your report or complaint.

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Report or Complaint Form

Animal safety and welfare

Location of the incident or establishment concerned

Explanation of the complaint

Condition of the animals

Shelter location and care received by the animals

Location of the incident or establishment concerned

Explanation of the complaint

Your contact information

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