| licence required | True | s. 7(a) — "every person…who owns or keeps a dog over three months old shall obtain an animal license" |
| licence fee | Dog – not spayed or neutered: $30.00; Dog – spayed or neutered: $10.00; Dangerous Animal: $250.00 | Schedule "A" ANNUAL LICENSE FEES FOR EACH ANIMAL |
| leash rule | No animal shall run at large; off premises must be on a leash not exceeding two metres and under proper control. | s. 3(c) definition of "At large"; s. 9(a) "No animal shall run at large in the municipality" |
| max animals | 2 dogs and 3 cats per household (grandfathering applies for existing owners over limit) | s. 13(b) — "Two (2) dogs per household…Three (3) cats per household…maximum of two (2) dogs and three (3) cats" |
| fine range | Minimum $100–$500 (Schedule D); maximum $2,000 individual / $5,000 corporation | Schedule "D" minimum fines; s. 18(b)–(c) maximums |
scout note
Adopted Village of Meacham bylaw to license and regulate animals (OCR-confirmed Bylaw No. 2-22).