Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
Township of Severn has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-10.
| max animals | more than 4 dogs in a dwelling unit | s. 2.8 |
Township of Severn Canine Control By-law for the licensing and regulating of dogs and kennels and control of dogs (By-law 2020-62, consolidated via amending By-law 2024-14 passed March 6, 2024); covers dog licences and kennel licences.
| fine range | $500 minimum; $100,000 maximum; $10,000 for continuous or multiple offences | s. 17.1, s. 17.2, s. 17.3 |
Township of Severn By-law 2023-33 providing for the care, restriction, regulation and prohibition of animals (including exotic animals, chickens, rabbits); passed December 6, 2023 (amended by 2023-77).