Dogs & animal control — Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Care and Control By-law 60-09, verified 2026-10-25. Fines: Set fines: $105.00; $300.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: No dog license fee (eliminated).
Animal Care and Control By-law 60-09
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3(a)
licence fee
No dog license fee (eliminated)
eliminate dog license fees
leash rule
No owner shall cause or permit an animal to be at large; dogs off owner's property must be leashed.
s. 29(1); s. 32(c)
max animals
3 domestic dogs over 3 months
s. 9
fine range
Set fines: $105.00; $300.00
Schedule "B"
scout note
Dog licensing (council eliminated annual fees in favour of lifetime dog licence set-up fee per by-law), at large/leash rules, impound. Finally passed 16 November (2009).
Animal Services page
Municipal animal services/dog registration page with 2025 registration form.
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc By-law 60-09 Schedule A (Fees and Penalties)
Fees and penalties schedule for the Animal Care and Control By-law; image-only PDF, amounts not read.