All owners must register their dogs annually with the Township. The By-law 2023-05 section 3.a, requires that all dogs owned in the Township be licenced and wearing a tag. By licencing your dog, you ensure that Animal Control Services will make every effort to reunite you with your pet if lost.
Any change of address or mention of an animal’s death must be reported to the By-law Department. (Contacts found on the left of this page)
Property Owners
As indicated in the letter sent by mail, the 2026 dog licence (tag) renewal fees will be added to the June final property tax bill.
No immediate payment is required.
Tenants
2026 dog licences are now due.
The cost is $30 per dog if payment is received before June 30, 2026. A detailed invoice was sent by mail.
Registration Fees and Payment Deadline
Fees are due June 30.
Licence fees are due every year.
For each dog (male or female): $30
Kennel Licence (more than three dogs): $100
Note that prices are also applicable for new residents and new dog adoptions. If you wish to receive your dog tag(s) by mail, you must add a fee of $5 to your payment.
Late fees
For each dog (male or female): $60
Kennel Licence (more than three dogs): $110
If you wish to receive your dog tag or tags by mail, add a fee of $5 to your payment.
Kennel
The property must be properly zoned for this type of use. The zoned category must be confirmed by the Zoning Administrator before the issuance of the licence.
Fines
The ownership of an unlicensed dog is passable of a $105.00 fine. Should you have to appear in court in relation to the current law, the maximum fine may reach $5,000.00.
Guide dogs for disabled people
Upon proof of a trained working guide dog from a recognized institution, no fee shall apply to the purchase of a dog tag.
If your dog licence payment is not included with your property taxes
If you are not a property owner, meaning your dog licence payment is not added to your property taxes, the following payment methods are available: