Dog Licences

The Township's by-law to Regulate the Keeping and Control of Animals (By-Law No. 2004-502) provides for the annual licencing, regulating and registering of all dogs and imposes a licence fee on all dog owners.

All dogs residing in the Township must be licensed.

Purchase a Dog Tag

In Person
Complete the Dog Licence Form and submit it at the Township Office during regular office hours. Dog Tags can be purchased using cash, cheque or debit.

By Mail
Complete the Dog Licence Form and send the form along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a cheque made payable to the Township of Lanark Highlands. A copy of the Micro-chip papers and/or MNR Hunting Dog Licence must also be sent, if applicable.

Application Type

Fee

Annual Dog Tag

$30.00

Annual Dog Tag - Microchipped
(proof requried)

$5.00

Annual Dog Tag - Licensed Hunting Dog
(valid MNR licence required)

$5.00

Guide / Service Dogs

No Charge

Replacement Dog Tag

$2.00

Annual Kennel License
(tag for each dog will be provided at no additional cost)

$50.00

Annual Aggressive Dog License

$1,000.00

Impound Fee

$100.00 per dog

Get In Touch

Frontenac Municipal By-Law Services

Phone: 613-541-3213

NOTE: This is an answering service only so please leave specific details and call back information.

Lanark Highland’s Dog Pound
810 Pelton Road, Kemptville
Phone: 613-204-7479

Fee Policies

  • Licenced hunting dogs require a valid MNR licence
  • Micro-chip papers must be provided in order to obtain a micro-chipped dogs licence
  • Micro-chipped dogs are required to be registered and wear a valid dog tag

Animal Control Services enforce the by-laws which make owners responsible for their pet’s actions, helps return lost pets to their owners and ensures pets are a positive addition to the community.

Be a Responsible Dog Owner

An animal shall be deemed to be running at large if found any place other than the premises of the owner and not under the control of any person. The Animal Control Officer may seize any animal found running at large in the Township and cause such animal to be impounded or returned to the owner.

Contact Us

Staff Directory

Phone: 613-259-2398
Fax: 613-259-2291

Office Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Office Location

75 George Street, PO Box 340
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

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