Consolidated animal-control bylaw (replacing 22-1995/195-2000); covers dog/cat licensing, leash and pet-limit rules, and animal-nuisance provisions for Thunder Bay.
Dogs & animal control — Thunder Bay, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
The City of Thunder Bay, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: By-law to Regulate Animals (Responsible Pet Ownership By-law), No. 078-2005; Wildlife Feeding By-law, verified 2026-08-23.
Prohibits or restricts feeding of wild animals (e.g. deer, bears) within city limits to reduce human-wildlife conflict.