Dogs & animal control — Fort Erie, Ontario

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

In the Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Welfare By-law No. 73-2021, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Leash rule: restrain the dog on a leash measuring no more than six (6) feet. Max animals: more than three (3) dogs; more than six (6) cats.

Animal Welfare By-law No. 73-2021 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 8(3)
leash rule restrain the dog on a leash measuring no more than six (6) feet s. 9(2)
max animals more than three (3) dogs; more than six (6) cats s. 8(1); s. 8(2)
fine range first conviction: not less than $500 and not more than $50,000; second/subsequent: not less than $500 and not more than $100,000; continuing: not less than $100 and not more than $10,000 per day (total daily fines not exceed $100,000); multiple: not less than $100 and not more than $10,000 per offence; corporation: not less than $500 and not more than $100,000 s. 28(2)
scout note

Governs care, licensing and regulation of dogs, cats and other animals; repeals older dog by-laws. Leash rules (6 ft leash; off-leash areas for licensed dogs), dangerous-dog provisions, first-conviction fines $500-$50,000. Fees not confirmed.

Animal Control (Fort Erie SPCA dog licence, pound contact)

Town animal control page: SPCA dog licence service at 410 Jarvis St; Town handles zoning-related animal issues.

By-law 102-2025 to Establish Fees and Charges and Repeal By-law 132-2024

Refiled from fees_rates 2026-10-23 (content scan: 8 animal control signatures); pending verification.

Commonly Requested By-laws index

By-law listing page.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.forterie.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-23 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities