Dog Licences

Dogs must be registered each year with a municipal dog tag pursuant to By-law 34-2015 (as amended). This identification tag permits direct contact with you should your pet become lost. Tags must be purchased by the last day of February, after which a late fee will apply.

As of 2025, the Municipality will be issuing "lifetime" tags. These tags are stamped "lifetime" and are to be used for the life of the dog. There is no need to obtain a new tag each year. However, the annual licensing fee of $20 is still required to be paid each year. The tags and license number will be used for the life of the dog. If a tag is lost or misplaced, a new tag can be purchased for $5 with a new license number on it.

Dog licence fees are:

• First dog $20
• Second dog, owned by the same person or kept in one household $25
• Third dog, owned by the same person or kept in one household $30
• Vicious Dog or Pit Bull $100
• Late Fee (per dog) $15

Kennel licences

A kennel licence is required if you wish to operate a boarding or breeding kennel in the Municipality. The property must also be zoned to permit a kennel. You must reapply for a dog kennel licence every year as they expire annually per By-law 34-2015 (as amended).

Apply for a kennel licence with an application form obtained from the Municipality and payment of an application fee of $150.00. An annual inspection of the kennel is required. More information is available from staff.

The animal care and control by-law (by-law 34-2015) may be obtained by contacting the Development Services Department.