{
 "answer": "In the Town of Perth, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control By-law No. 3557 (2004), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not more than $5,000.00; set fines $30.00, $75.00, $105.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15.00 per year; $30.00 after April 1st; $N/C with proof of implant; guide dog tag $N/C; delinquent licence fees double the above rates.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001697",
 "municipality": "Perth",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-26",
 "official_website": "https://www.perth.ca/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Animal Control By-law No. 3557 (2004)",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2004-05-25",
   "document_url": "https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/perth-009-ca/media/5cylzez4/animal-control-2004-by-law-3557.pdf",
   "summary": "Perth: no more than two dogs, two cats, or three animals total per dwelling; animals must not run at large and may be impounded; vicious animals must be leashed and muzzled; kennels capped at 10 animals. Dog/cat licence tags were dropped from Jan 1, 2026 (By-law 3557-1); pets must wear an ID tag or be microchipped. Set fines $30-$105.",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
   "capture_sha256": "c532a0ee618768b511d0431ac4d12a15e5a8b9a373cad65a59fe07e012392c57",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "3557",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/c532a0ee618768b511d0431ac4d12a15e5a8b9a373cad65a59fe07e012392c57.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "licence_required": true,
    "licence_fee": "$15.00 per year; $30.00 after April 1st; $N/C with proof of implant; guide dog tag $N/C; delinquent licence fees double the above rates",
    "leash_rule": "Owner shall maintain sufficient control to prevent animal running at large; no dog in Public Park unless on leash.",
    "max_animals": "more than two dogs, or two cats, or one dog and one cat, or a total combined of three animals",
    "fine_range": "not more than $5,000.00; set fines $30.00, $75.00, $105.00"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "licence_required": "s. 2.1.1",
    "licence_fee": "Schedule \"B\"",
    "leash_rule": "s. 10.2; s. 10.5",
    "max_animals": "s. 12.1.1",
    "fine_range": "s. 17.1; Schedule \"A\""
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/perth/animal-control/bylaw-3557/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Animal Services page",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.perth.ca/living-here/animal-services/",
   "summary": "Licensing ended 2026; off-leash only at Perth Dog Park; pound provider in Kemptville; barking complaint form.",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
   "capture_sha256": "4ab741e9fcbb135f861ed67ea7493b3ffb6a15957d5eab3cf5b1978928dab490",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/4ab741e9fcbb135f861ed67ea7493b3ffb6a15957d5eab3cf5b1978928dab490.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/perth/animal-control/animal-services-page/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "By-law 2025-3557-1 amending Animal Control By-law (discontinue dog and cat tag licensing)",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/perth-009-ca/media/5qcphrlr/2025-3557-1-amend-animal-control-by-law-discontinue-dog-cat-tag-licensing-registration-program-09dec2025.pdf",
   "summary": "From Jan 1, 2026 no dog or cat licence tags required; owners must instead ensure pets are identified (microchip/tag).",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
   "capture_sha256": "66a8ffd267ae1def7956aa33b8fe1dac5b666a68074aea6faad576be1acaf99a",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "2025-3557-1",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/66a8ffd267ae1def7956aa33b8fe1dac5b666a68074aea6faad576be1acaf99a.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/perth/animal-control/bylaw-2025-3557-1/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/perth/animal-control/"
}