Dogs & animal control — Val Rita-Harty, Ontario

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

In the Township of Val Rita-Harty, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 1011-15 Registration of Dogs, verified 2026-10-19. Fines: $50.00 (s. 6(b)); set fines $50.00 and $500.00 (Schedule A). A licence is required. Licence fee: Unneutered dog $10,00 annually; Spayed and neutered dog $ 30,00 lifetime.

By-law 1011-15 Registration of Dogs adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 2
licence fee Unneutered dog $10,00 annually; Spayed and neutered dog $ 30,00 lifetime s. 1(e)
leash rule No owner of a dog shall allow the running at large of any dog owned by him at any time s. 4
fine range $50.00 (s. 6(b)); set fines $50.00 and $500.00 (Schedule A) s. 6(b); Schedule "A"
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Dog registration required by Jan 15 annually; fees $10 unneutered, $30 lifetime spayed/neutered (as OCR/text read); running at large prohibited; impound fee $50; replacement tag $2.

By-laws page

By-law listing page.

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