Animal Control and Services

The Municipality of Huron East ensures a safe and healthy environment for both animals and residents in our community by enforcing its Animal Control By-law.

Huron East employs an Animal Control Officer to ensure all regulations outlined in the by-law are followed.

Dog Licensing

Dog owners in Huron East are required to obtain a dog tag annually for each dog in their household before February 28th, or within 15 days of becoming a dog owner.

Please ensure that the tag is securely affixed on the dog at all times, until renewed, or replaced. To obtain a dog tag, please visit the Municipal Office with a completed Dog Tag Application.

Completed applications can also be mailed, along with payment by cheque, to the Municipality of Huron East and your tag(s) will be returned to you by mail.

Owners must make rabies shot information available to the Municipality upon request.

Dog License Fees

Description of Dog	Altered	Unaltered
Male or female dog, if only one kept	$20.00	$30.00
Second dog owned by the same person or kept in any one household	$30.00	$40.00
Third dog owned by the same person or kept in any one household	$40.00	$50.00
Kennel License	$150.00
Pit Bull or Pit Bull Cross (as outlined in Sect. 7, By-law 44-2015)	$100.00
Late Fee (Per tag after Feb. 28^th)	$15.00

Kennel Licensing

Requirements for operating a Kennel within Huron East can be found in By-Law 44-2015, Section 8.

To obtain a Kennel License please contact the Municipal Office prior to building any type of Kennel structure, etc. as there are certain zoning requirements and standards in place.

Kennel Licenses need to be renewed annually following inspection by the Animal Control Officer.

Frequently Requested Information

By-Laws & Fines

By-Law 44-2015 regulates animal care and control within Huron East. Listed below are some common inquiries made by Huron East residents.

Number of Dogs

No more than two (2) dogs may be harboured, at any time, in a dwelling unit located within urban areas of the municipality. No more than three (3) dogs may be harboured, at any time, in a dwelling within rural areas of the Municipality.

See By-Law 44-2015, Section 4.

Dogs Running at Large

All dogs must be leashed or under control when not on the owner’s property. If a dog strays, it may be impounded at the owner’s expense for ‘running at large’.

See By-Law 44-2015, Section 12.

Causing a Disturbance

No person shall permit a dog or dogs to persistently howl, bark or whine for periods in excess of 15 minutes.

See By-Law 44-2015, Section 14.

Removal of Dog Excrement

Dog excrement must be removed forthwith from all public and private lands within the boundaries of the Municipality.

See By-Law 44-2015, Section 15.

Penalties

Any person who contravenes any section of By-Law 44-2015 is guilty of an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to a fine in accordance with the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. P.33, as amended.

See By-Law 44-2015, Schedule "C".

Lost & Found Pets

If you see a dog running at large, or have lost your dog, please contact the Animal Control Officer or the Municipal Office.

Complaints

To report a violation of By-Law 44-2015 please Report It to the Municipal Office.

The Animal Control Officer may wish to contact you to confirm information, or ask further questions regarding the issue.

Please note that complaint information is considered confidential and will not be released to the person whose property is under complaint.

Livestock Claims

If your livestock, poultry or honey bees have been damaged by wildlife please contact the Municipal Office or our Animal Control Officer.

Our Animal Control Officer will visit the site, provide the necessary documentation and take pictures of the site upon his arrival.

Visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs website for more information on the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program .

Wildlife Control

Please contact the Municipal Office if you have a concern about wildlife on your property.