Dogs & animal control — Morinville, Alberta

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Town of Morinville has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 5/2016 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4.1
licence fee $25 neutered/ID; $50 neutered; $50 unaltered/ID; $100 unaltered; $10 renewal Appendix "A"
leash rule No person shall allow a dog/cat to run at large; off owner's property must be held by leash. s. 6.3; s. 2.4
max animals three (3) dogs; three (3) cats s. 5.1; s. 5.2
fine range not exceeding $10,000; voluntary penalties $100-$2,500 s. 13.1; Appendix "B"
scout note

Regulates dog and cat ownership; maximum three dogs and three cats per household; harbouring applications required for more. Cat and dog licensing no longer required after Dec 31 2025.

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