Brianna HarrisonI totally get it—there’s nothing more stressful than waking up to the sound of critters running around your attic in the middle of the night.
A while back, I had to deal with my own animal fiasco when a group of raccoons decided to cozy up in my house.
So I called around, did some research, and rounded up Toronto’s top animal control services that are ready to swoop in and save the day.
Whether it’s a mischievous squirrel or a lost furry friend in need of help, they have an answer for all your needs.
How much do animal control services cost in Toronto?
Animal control services in Toronto can be completely free or cost you upwards of $1000, depending on what kind of service you need.
Some volunteer-run organizations won’t charge you for reporting wildlife that needs saving. Meanwhile, companies with removal services will charge you depending on the animals and the severity of the problem.
How We Chose the Best Animal Control Services in Toronto
1. Toronto Wildlife Centre
The Toronto Wildlife Centre is an all-volunteer organization that specializes in dealing with animals in distress.
Aside from animals on your property, they’ll also respond to calls about any wildlife you spot in the city—from wandering wolves to lost baby deer!
If you need their help immediately, they have a Wildlife Hotline that they try to respond to within an hour. They’ll come in right away and won’t even charge you anything since they’re funded by donors.
Just note that since they focus on animals in distress, they might take longer to respond to requests involving healthy animals or those on private property.
Pros
- Can deal with all kinds of wildlife concerns
- Wildlife Hotline available
- No charge for services
Cons
- Longer response time for requests involving animals that are not in distress
They treat the animals with so much care
“I am so grateful that this place exists. I’ve needed their help many times when I found sick or injured wild animals in the city. Their services are great and they treat the animals with so much care. They provide updates too so you can follow up on what happened to the animal you brought in. Love that they have a hotline that I can call when I find an animal and they get back to me with information on how to handle the situation.”
-Sunita Pace, Google Review
Staff was super informative and caring
“I had the most amazing experience here, not to mention the staff was super informative and caring. I brought in an injured pigeon that I found outside my condo, I hadn’t heard of them before but I was looking for a place that would euthanize the bird and actually care for him. They were so informative and attentive when I came in and the front desk woman even showed me around. It was clear she was very passionate about her job. Her name was Alexis! What they do is so important and amazing for animals in our community!”
-Tina Guzzi, Google Review
2. TSR Pest Control and Wildlife Removal Toronto
TSR is a licensed pest control and wildlife removal service with over 35 years of experience in the industry.
Their services include wildlife removal, insect and bug extermination, and rodent control for both residential and commercial buildings.
All you have to do is either call them or go to their website to describe your problem and receive an instant quote. Plus, they’re open 24/7 and offer same-day service for urgent problems.
To make sure your place stays pest-free, they also offer services for preventive pest management—from locating pest entry points to installing barriers for keeping animals out.
As a bonus, TSR also promises 100% human operations. They try to limit the use of traps and other devices that cause extra stress for the animals.
However, we’ve heard reports that they can be a bit unresponsive to past clients with recurring pest problems, so just keep that in mind.
Pros
- Over 35 years of experience in pest control and wildlife removal
- Residential and commercial services available
- Open 24/7
- Offers same-day service
- Preventive pest management available
- 100% human operations
Cons
- Can be unresponsive to recurring problems
Able to come on the same day
“Reached out to TSR after our tenants notified us about a dead possum under the deck. TSR was able to come the same day, remove the dead animal (without damage to our deck), safely remove any live animals, and also wildlife proof our deck so we wouldn’t have any more issues! Very happy with the communication and the services provided. Would definitely use again.”
-Vicky Enalen, Google Review
Extremely clean, professional, and efficient
“I recently had the pleasure of working with TSR Pest Control for a possum nest removal issue in my home. Their team was extremely clean, professional, and efficient throughout the entire process. They took great care to ensure that my home was left spotless after their work, and their expertise was evident in how thoroughly they addressed the problem. They exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely be using them again in the future!”
-Stefani Erogullari, Google Review
3. SOS Wildlife Control – North York
SOS Wildlife Control offers a pretty wide range of services for pest and wildlife control. This includes dealing with common problems like raccoons and squirrels, bed bugs, and moths.
We love that they’re transparent about the process before they start working on your property—from possible damage and chemicals involved to traps used. This is great for keeping you informed about all the work done on your home.
Plus, they have a 1-year guarantee for their services. This means that if animals come back, they’ll redo the work for free!
They also offer emergency services for cases when the animal is in the same room as you (not in the attic or basement), and they’ll come in ASAP to remove it.
Just be wary of reports of rude staff when making inquiries.
Pros
- Wide range of services
- Transparent about work done on the property
- 1-year service guarantee
- Emergency services available
Cons
- Reports of rude staff
Able to resolve the problem in a day!
“Sherwin and his team at SOS are amazing! We had a squirrel problem for months going back and forth with other companies with no luck, but Sherwin was able to resolve the problem in a day! He made sure to look at every possible point of entry, but did not leave until he finally found a new spot where the squirrels were coming from. His team is very professional and would I highly recommend them!”
-Evelyn A., Google Review
Fast, friendly, efficient, and inexpensive
“We had such a great experience with SOS Wildlife Control! Fast, friendly, efficient, and inexpensive. Sherwin came for our assessment and then completed the work right then and there. We won’t be using any other services moving forward – 100% recommend!”
-Alexander Holland, Google Review
4. AAA Sande Wildlife Control
Sande Wildlife Control has over 20 years of experience in dealing with wildlife. Aside from usual concerns like squirrels or birds, they’re fully equipped for all crazy wildlife situations like dead animal removal or attic infestations.
They pride themselves in ensuring poison-free removals, focusing on live trapping animals and transferring them to another area.
And, their team offers a wide range of services even after removal—from emergency repairs and clean up to preventive measures for keeping wildlife out.
Their preventive measures include installing one-way doors and putting up barriers after they find the animals’ entry points.
While they’re a great all-around service, we’ve heard reports that their quotes on some services are a tad bit pricier than other options.
Pros
- Over 20 years of experience in wildlife control
- Can handle all kinds of wildlife
- Emergency repair, clean-up, and preventive services
- Poison-free removals
Cons
- Bit pricier for some services
Remarkable expertise and professionalism
“I recently hired Sande and his team to address a raccoon infestation on my property, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their service. Sande demonstrated remarkable expertise and professionalism throughout the process. Not only did he effectively resolve the immediate issue, but he also provided me with invaluable recommendations to prevent any future wildlife encounters. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Sande’s services to anyone facing similar challenges”
-Jay Yang, Google Review
Responsive to calls, punctual, responsible and very patient
“Sande came to help us deal with the raccoons three times over the past year. We were always responsive to calls, punctual, responsible and very patient in explaining the best approach to raccoon proof our roof. He took before and after photos to prove his points and showcase his work. He has gained our trust and we highly recommend him and his team.”
-Janet Li, Google Review
5. SWAT Wildlife Inc
True to its name, the SWAT (Specialized Wildlife Apprehension Technicians) team offers immediate services for your wildlife control needs.
They offer same-day service for removing most small animals like raccoons, squirrels, skunks, mice, and birds. And they promise to get the job done and keep your home critter-free.
They achieve this by inspecting your home and installing equipment like barriers and one-way doors to prevent wildlife from entering your home again.
In fact, they’re so confident in their work that they offer a One-year 100% Guarantee—they’ll come back for free if any animals pop up again within a year.
The only downside is that we’ve heard reports of them being pretty rude to some past customers.
Pros
- Same-day services available
- Specializes in removing small animals
- Installs equipment for preventing wildlife re-entry
- One year 100% service guarantee
Cons
- Reports rude staff
Service was prompt and efficient
“THE RACCOON WRANGLER. We had such a wonderful experience with Swat Wildlife control.
Brian conducted a thorough inspection of our raccoon problem, quickly identifying the source of the problem. His explanations were clear and detailed, making me feel confident in the treatment plan proposed. The service was prompt and efficient, with noticeable improvements in a short amount of time. What impressed me most was Brian’s dedication to ensuring our business was pest-free. He followed up to check on the progress.
I highly recommend Brian and Swat Wildlife for anyone dealing with pest issues. Their commitment to excellent service and customer satisfaction is truly commendable.”
-Samantha, Google Review
Very professional, punctual, and nice
“Persistent squirrels had returned to our home and were now in our attic. We gave Swat Wildlife another call and Randy came by the next day. He was very professional, punctual, and nice. He gave us options with what we could do and I appreciated that he also took photos to show us the before and after. We’re so grateful that Randy helped us throughout it all. We hope we never have another squirrel issue, but if we do, we’ll definitely ask for Randy again!”
-Jessica Tsang, Google Review
