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

Dogs & animal control — Addington Highlands, Ontario: By-law No. 0143/2004 Dog and Cat Licensing and Control

In the Township of Addington Highlands, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 0143/2004 Dog and Cat Licensing and Control, verified 2026-10-19. Fines: $55. A licence is required. Licence fee: $6.00 male/spayed female; $8.00 non-spayed female; $3.00 late additional; half fee after June 30; $25.00 pure-bred kennel; $1.00 replacement tag.

By-law No. 0143/2004 Dog and Cat Licensing and Control adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 2
licence fee	$6.00 male/spayed female; $8.00 non-spayed female; $3.00 late additional; half fee after June 30; $25.00 pure-bred kennel; $1.00 replacement tag	s. 5; s. 6; s. 7
leash rule	No owner or person who possesses or harbors a dog shall allow it to run at large anywhere in the Township.	s. 15
max animals	three (3) dogs and six (6) cats per lot within any hamlet	s. 11
fine range	$55	Appendix "A"

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Dog licence required annually: $6 male/spayed female, $8 unspayed female, +$3 late after Mar 31, kennel $25; no kennel licences in hamlets; pound-keeper rules. Text on web page.