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# Animal Control
The Town of Marathon Animal Care and Control By-Law ensures the wellbeing and safety of pets and residents.
Please be aware of some of the rules of owning a dog in Marathon:
* You must provide safe and humane living conditions for your dog;
* You must pick up dog feces immediately;
* Dogs must be indoors, leashed, or securely contained at all times;
* Annual dog licence required; tag must be worn on the collar;
* You must inform the Town if a dog changes ownership or address;
* You may have up to 3 dogs per household;
* You are permitted to keep a total of **no more than six (6) domestic pets** (dogs and cats combined) in a residential dwelling, with a maximum of **three (3) dogs** and **six (6) cats** over the age of twenty (20) weeks
Dog Tags & Fees
**Dog Tag Fees:**
* Altered: $15
* Unaltered: $20
* Seniors (60+): Free
Impound & Pound Fees
If your untagged dog is picked up by the Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer and you can't be reached, it will be taken to the pound.
* Pound (under 12 hrs): $35.12
* Pound (full day/holiday): $70.25
* After-hours release: $187
* A valid dog tag must be purchased before pickup.
Stoop & Scoop
* Cleaning up after your dog is required by law.
* Failing to do so can result in a **$155 fine**.
Bears & Wildlife
Not all bear sightings are emergencies. Know who to call:
**In an Emergency - Call 911 or Local Police**
If a bear:
* Enters a schoolyard while school is in session
* Tries to enter a home or building
* Stalks or threatens people
* Lingers after killing pets or livestock
* Wanders into a public gathering
**In a Non-Emergency - Call Bear Wise: 1-866-514-2327**
If a bear:
* Checks garbage or breaks into a shed
* Climbs a tree or passes through your yard
* Knocks over a barbecue or bird feeder
The Bear Wise line is available **24/7 from April 1 to November 30.**
Questions about owning a pet in Marathon? Contact the **Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer**
Contact Us
Town of Marathon
P.O. Box "TM" 4 Hemlo Drive
Marathon, ON P0T 2E0
Main: 807-229-1340
Fax: 807-229-1999