Municipal By-Law No. 50-06 states that all dogs and cats must be registered with the Municipality and shall procure a new or renew municipal identification annually. All dog and cat owners must keep their animal under control and not allow their animal to run at large or trespass on private or public property. All owners must clean up any deposit made by their animal.
Fees
- Unaltered male or female (not spayed or neutered) $50.00
- Spayed/neutered $40.00
- Annual Renewal Fee: $25.00
To apply for or renew a pet license, please complete the application form.
Microchipping
The Municipality does not offer the service of Microchipping animals. This service is available from various veterinary clinics in the region.
Please contact the By-Law Enforcement Officer at (807) 737-2700 ext. 7703 if you have any questions.
Adoption
To view animals available for adoption, please contact Sioux Looks Out for Paws Animal Rescue through their Facebook page. They can be reached by phone at (807) 738-5875, email, or Facebook Messenger via their page.
Wildlife
The Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Management Program ensures that Ontario’s wildlife is healthy today and available for future generations to enjoy.
Bearwise
The Bearwise Program teaches people about black bears as well as things they can do to keep bears away from urban and semi urban areas.
In an emergency situation involving black bears, call 9-1-1. For non-emergency encounters, call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327.