Dogs & animal control — Welland, Ontario

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

The City of Welland, Ontario has 5 adopted bylaws on file: Animals at Large By-law No. 2019-14; Cats By-law No. 2012-111; Dog Control and Licensing By-law No. 2007-199; Exotic Animals By-law No. 7540 (office consolidation May 5, 2019); Feeding of Wildlife By-law No. 2021-157 (office consolidation Oct. 5, 2021), verified 2026-08-23.

Animals at Large By-law No. 2019-14 adopted bylaw

Prohibits and regulates animals (other than licensed dogs/cats) being at large, including on highways, with seizure/impounding provisions.

Cats By-law No. 2012-111 adopted bylaw

Provides for registration, regulation and control of cats, including seizure/impounding of at-large or trespassing cats; repeals prior By-law 10944.

Dog Control and Licensing By-law No. 2007-199 adopted bylaw

Requires dog licensing, sets leash/at-large rules, kennel and service-dog exemptions; enforced by the Niagara SPCA under contract to the City.

Exotic Animals By-law No. 7540 (office consolidation May 5, 2019) adopted bylaw

Prohibits keeping exotic or non-domestic animals within the City, with exemptions for lawfully operated zoos and the humane society.

Feeding of Wildlife By-law No. 2021-157 (office consolidation Oct. 5, 2021) adopted bylaw

Prohibits feeding of wildlife within City boundaries, citing property damage and disease-spread concerns.

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