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Animal Control & Dog Licensing

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Dog Owners

Licensing
All dog owners in the City of Orillia must purchase a licence. The cost of a licence is $50.00, however, between January 1 to May 31 of each year, the fee is reduced to $30, or if the dog has been spayed or neutered it is $20. A licence is valid until December 31 of the year in which it is issued and must be renewed every year. Dogs under the age of 12 weeks do not require a licence. All dog owners must show proof of a valid rabies vaccination at time of licence purchase. There is a maximum of two dogs per dwelling unit.

Licences can be purchased at the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South. Please call (705) 325-2313 if you have licensing enquiries.

Taking Your Dog Out For a Walk?
All dogs must be on a leash no longer than ten feet in length when off of its owners property and must be maintained under control at all times. Please remember to “Stoop & Scoop.”

Leash Free Dog Zone

The City now has a leash free dog zone which is located at Clayt French Park on Atlantis Drive. There is a limit of 2 dogs/guardian and dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.

Noise

No owner of a dog shall allow their dog to howl or bark excessively or otherwise become a nuisance. This prohibition is in effect 24 hours/day.

Enforcement

The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is the primary enforcement agency for by-law violations related to dogs. They can be reached at (705) 325-1304.

 

 

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