Dogs & animal control — Powassan, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of Powassan, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Municipality of Powassan Bylaw 2025-14 – to Regulate and Govern Animals including Exotic Animals, verified 2026-10-19. Fines: not exceeding $5,000, exclusive of costs; Schedule "B" set fines $100, $300, $500. A licence is required. Licence fee: Spayed/Neutered, First Dog: $ 16.00; Spayed/Neutered, Each Additional Dog: $ 21.00; Unaltered, First Dog: $ 26.00; Unaltered, Each Additional Dog: $ 37.00.

Municipality of Powassan Bylaw 2025-14 – to Regulate and Govern Animals including Exotic Animals adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 2.1
licence fee Spayed/Neutered, First Dog: $ 16.00; Spayed/Neutered, Each Additional Dog: $ 21.00; Unaltered, First Dog: $ 26.00; Unaltered, Each Additional Dog: $ 37.00 Schedule "A"
leash rule No owner shall allow their dog to run at large; leash must not extend beyond six (6) feet and be held by a competent person. s. 5.1; s. 5.4
max animals three (3) dogs; six (6) cats s. 4.1; s. 16.1
fine range not exceeding $5,000, exclusive of costs; Schedule "B" set fines $100, $300, $500 s. 24.1; Schedule "B"
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Powassan: dogs and cats must be registered with a tag ($16 first spayed/neutered, up to $37 each additional unaltered). Limit three dogs and six cats per home unless a licensed kennel ($160-$260). Dogs and cats may not run at large; leash max 6 ft. Exotic animals prohibited. Fines up to $5,000. Repeals 2020-14, 2013-27, 2006-34.

Bylaw 2026-17 amending Bylaw 2025-14

One-page amendment to Bylaw 2025-14.

Bylaws page

By-law listing page.

Dog tags page

Dog tag information page.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.powassan.net/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Dogs & animal control across Ontario · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities