Dogs & animal control — Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2016-85 Regulate the Keeping of Animals, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15.00 (1st Dog); $25.00 (2nd Dog); $25.00 (3rd Dog); No Charge (Guide Dog/Future Guide Dog Puppy). Leash rule: No owner of a dog shall allow the dog to run at large within the limits of the Township.
By-law 2016-85 Regulate the Keeping of Animals
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 28
licence fee
$15.00 (1st Dog); $25.00 (2nd Dog); $25.00 (3rd Dog); No Charge (Guide Dog/Future Guide Dog Puppy)
Schedule "A"; s. 33
leash rule
No owner of a dog shall allow the dog to run at large within the limits of the Township
s. 4(a)
max animals
more than three (3) domestic animals of any particular species nor an aggregate of six (6) domestic animals; multi-residential building containing 3 units or more: aggregate of two (2) domestic animals per dwelling unit
s. 23; s. 24
scout note
Regulates keeping of animals incl. dog licensing (Schedule A fee), leash and control rules, dangerous dogs, impoundment, limits on animals kept; passed Oct 2016.
Animal Control page and Dog Tags page
Dog tag costs $20, limit of three tags per household.