Responsible Animal Ownership 2023-45

To regulate, license and control all animals in the Municipality of French River.

LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

Every owner of a dog over six (6) months must license the dog.

Every owner making an application for a dog licence shall provide the following information upon registration:
- The name, postal address, and telephone number of the owner; and,
- The name, age, sex, and description of each dog to be licensed.
Every application for a dog licence shall be accompanied by a fee as per the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-law.
No person shall keep or permit in or about any dwelling unit or premises more than three (3) dogs over the age of 6 months without a valid kennel license.
No person shall keep or permit in or about any dwelling unit or premises more than five (5) cats over the age of 6 months.

STOOP AND SCOOP

Any person having control of an animal except horses being actively used in transportation shall immediately remove any feces left by the animal on any property other than the owner’s property, including, but not limited to:

on a highway;
in a public park;
on any public property; or
on municipal streets and roads.