Please contact the Dog Control Officer if you would like to:
The Dog Control Officer is responsible for enforcing the Township's Dog Control By-law.
All dogs must have a dog tag and be under control at all times. Dog owners are subject to penalties or prosecution under the Dog Control By-law and/or the Dog Owners' Liability Act.
All dogs in the Township must have a dog tag. Once your dog has a tag, dog licence fees are billed annually.
If your dog passes away, please contact the Township to let us know, so you are not billed for the next year.
| Type of licence | Cost |
| First or second dog (spayed/neutered) | $15.00 |
| First or second dog | $20.00 |
| Third or subsequent dog (spayed/neutered) | $25.00 |
| Third or subsequent dog | $30.00 |
| Replacement tag | $10.00 |
Puppies under 12 weeks of age do not require a dog tag.
Breeding and Boarding Kennels require a licence.
The Township does not licence any other animals at this time.
You must follow exotic animal restrictions if you have a non-traditional pet (anything other than a dog or cat).
All kennels (private and commercial) operating in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan must have a kennel licence.
The Kennel By-law has information about kennel requirements and regulations.
All other questions can be directed to the Dog Control Officer.
Below are first time fees and renewal fees for kennel licenses. Kennel licenses must be renewed every year.
| Licence Type | First Time Fee | Renewal Fee |
| Commercial Boarding Kennel | $200.00 | $150.00 |
| Commercial Breeding Kennel | $175.00 | $125.00 |
| Private Kennel | $150.00 | $100.00 |
If the Dog Control Officer finds your dog running at large you will be fined and pick-up charges/fines may apply.
1st offence in any 12 month period.
2nd offence in any 12 month period.
3rd offence in any 12 month period.
Payment of Licences & Fees
There are various ways that a resident can pay their dog tag fees/licences.
The Township has an Exotic Animal By-Law which prohibits the keeping, exhibition, and transportation of exotic animals.
Please see the by-law for a full list of prohibited animals.
Livestock, poultry, or other farm animals are only permitted in areas zoned for agriculture. Residential properties to not permit livestock, poultry, or other farm animals as pets.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) runs the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
This program provides compensation to owners who have had their livestock killed by coyotes, bears, or other wild animals.
You must contact a livestock investigator within 48 hours of discovering the death of the livestock to be eligible for compensation.
If you feel that an animal is a threat to public safety, contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1.
Injured Animals
Contact information is available below for a sick, injured, or abandoned animal:
Dead Animals
Contact Us
P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca
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