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# Animal Control
##### **ANIMAL CONTROL**
The Township of Madoc enforces provisions such as dog owners' responsibilities, licensing, dangerous dogs and kennels.
All dog owners require an up-to-date **Dog Tag** for each dog (maximum of 3 dogs kept at a property at any time) by March 31st. Dog tags may be purchased during regular business hours (Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm) at the Municipal Office (15651 Hwy 62, Eldorado, ON K0K 1Y0).
* Dog Tag Fee **purchased by** March 31st | **$10.00 per dog**
* Dog Tag Fee **purchased after** March 31st | **$15.00 per dog**
*Failure to license a dog may result in a fine of $40.00*
The renewal of existing **Kennel Licenses** cannot be completed until all conditions in By-law No. 1706-2024 have been met, including a Kennel Inspection. Contact the municipal office to arrange your Kennel Inspection.
*Failure to renew an existing Kennel License by the deadline may result in the cancellation of the license.*
The Municipal Dog Pound
The Municipal Dog Pound houses homeless, lost or abandoned dogs and provides a safe and caring environment until the dog is either reclaimed by its owner, placed in a new home, or placed with another organization for adoption - Servicing the Town of Bancroft, Township of Faraday, Municipality of Hastings Highlands East, Township of Wollaston, Madoc Township and the Township of South Algonquin.
##### **THE MUNICIPAL DOG POUND**
Website: Municipal Dog Pound.com
Phone: (613)-332-2755
Hastings Prince Edward Humane Society (HSHPE)
"HSHPE cares for stray, surrendered, neglected and abused animals in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. The Society returns lost animals to families, coordinates adoption of animals to forever homes, provides medical care and other necessities for animals in distress, provides spay/neuter services to control pet over-population and educates the public about animal welfare."
##### **HASTINGS PRINCE EDWARD HUMANE SOCIETY**
Website: Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward.ca
Phone: (613) 968-4673
Madoc Livestock Loss Evaluator
The Madoc Township has a livestock loss evaluator who assesses livestock deaths or injuries, often related to predatory attacks or other causes. They examine the site, review evidence, and document findings to verify whether the loss is eligible under provincial compensation programs.
If you have had a recent livestock loss please reach out to Chris Eaves 613-885-3081
## Related Documents
* Municipal Dog Pound Board Complaints Handling Policy
* By-law No. 1706-2024
* By-law No. 1684-2023
## 2026 Election
So, you want to run for Council in Madoc Township?
Come and get your nomination papers starting May 1, 2026 before noon, or anytime during office hours after that. Don't worry you have until August 21 to hand in your nomination.
If you decide you want to run we will be pleased to make you an appointment to go over all the important information you'll need to run your campaign. So call, email or come to the office to make an appointment for a time that works for everyone and we can sit down and go through everything together.
Good luck everyone!