| licence required | True | s. 5.01 |
| licence fee | as prescribed in Town's Fees and Charges Bylaw; lifetime licence for spayed/neutered; annual fee for unspayed/unneutered; service animals free | s. 5.04, 5.06, 5.13 |
| leash rule | No animal (other than licensed spayed/neutered cat) at large; on public/private property must be on leash no longer than 2 m held by owner | s. 6.01, 6.02 |
| max animals | max 2 dogs or 2 cats (or 1 of each); up to 4 by special permit (except Rural Residential) | s. 14.01, 14.03 |
| fine range | voluntary fines per Schedule B ($75-$500); up to $500 under Summary Convictions Act; up to $10,000 under Criminal Code | s. 15.04 and Schedule B |
scout note
Town of Watson Lake Animal Control Bylaw for the control, health and safety of wild and domestic animals; licensing and permits. Read a third time and finally passed April 21, 2026.