| licence required | True | "Every Owner of a Dog who resides in the City of Richmond Hill shall obtain an annual licence" |
| leash rule | A dog is at large if not on a leash providing effective care and control when off the owner's property or outside a building/dwelling unit | "it is not on a leash which provides effective Care and Control when not on" |
| max animals | Max 3 dogs per dwelling unit; combined maximum of 7 permitted animals per dwelling unit (excluding Article 11 pigeons and permitted fish) | "more than three (3) Dogs"; "more than a combination of seven (7) permitted Animals" |
scout note
By-law to promote responsible pet ownership and regulate animal control within the City of Richmond Hill.