Governs dog/cat ownership: 2-metre max leash rule, licence required within 14 days of acquisition, max 5 animals (3 dogs) per household, designated off-leash parks, and annual licence fees.
Dogs & animal control — Cornwall, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
The City of Cornwall, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Animal Control By-law No. 112-1998 (as amended); Cat Control Strategy By-law No. 2020-088; Pigeon Control By-law No. 2013-205, verified 2026-08-23.
Establishes the City's feral/community cat control strategy, including a subsidized spay/neuter program for low-income households to reduce feral cat populations.
Regulates the keeping of pigeons within the City for public health and safety purposes.