Dog Control ByLaw

Important Facts

Every dog owner must register their animal with the Animal Control Officer.

  • Each dog must have a dog tag.

  • When your animal is outside, it must be on leash to protect residents and to protect dogs from wildlife.

  • Dogs are prohibited from all school yards and daycare centre playgrounds.

Fees and Fines

  • registration and identification

    Dog Registration (Male or Female)

    Cost: Free

    Frequency (Once)

    Replacement Tag

    Cost: $10

    Frequency: Per Tag

    Fail to Provide Dog with Collar or Tag

    Cost: $30

    Frequency: Each Time

  • Dog

    Impounding and Seizures

    First Impoundment

    Cost: $30/Day

    Second Impoundment

    Cost: $40/Day

    Third Impoundment

    Cost: $50/Day

    Fourth Impoundment or Over

    Cost: $60/Day

  • Immunization of Animals

    Quarantine

    Cost: $10

    Frequency: Per Day

    Humanly Destroyed

    Cost: $25

    Frequency: Per Animal