If you notice a loose dog in this municipality, please call the Animal Control Officer, Paul Methner at 705-795-0229. Tagged dogs will be returned to their owner. Should the dog require kenneling, fees may apply. Central Manitoulin will attempt to contact owners, however, should no owner come forth, the dog will be handed over to a reputable animal rescue organization for adoption. Euthanasia will only occur as a final resort under extenuating circumstances, such as injury.
Central Manitoulin Animal Control and Dog Tags
All dogs are required to be tagged and be up to date on rabies vaccinations. Dog tags can be purchased by coming into the Municipal Office at 6020 Hwy 542 Mindemoya Mon. - Fri. 8:30am -4:30pm.
Animal Control Officer, Paul Methner
705-795-0229
What do I do if I see a loose dog?
Dog tags can be purchased at the Municipal Office at 6020 Highway 542 in Mindemoya.
- Renewal starting January 1st to April 1st.
- License shall expire December 31st yearly.
- Dog Tags are $20.00 per year.
If you have further questions please read 2022-12 Animal Control By-Law.
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Dog per Licence |
$20.00 |
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Annual Renewal |
$20.00 |
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Renewals of Dog Licence before April 1st |
$15.00 |
|
Seeing Eye Dog |
No Charge |
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Hearing Eye Dog |
No Charge |
|
Replacement Tag |
No Charge |
|
Kennel Licence |
$500.00 |
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Dog Redemption Impound |
$50.00 |
|
Per Diem Animal Care Fee |
$20.00 |
|
Animal Surrender Fee |
$50.00 |
Charges under the Provincial Offences Act
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Item
|
Column 1 Short Form Wording |
Column 2 Provision Creating or Defining Offence |
Column 3 Set Fine |
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1
|
Failure to procure a licence |
Section 4 |
$100.00 |
|
2 |
Kept more than the allotted dogs per household |
Section 5 |
$125.00 |
|
3
|
Failure to affix the dog licence |
Section 9 (1) |
$100.00 |
|
4
|
Misuse of dog licence |
Section 9 (2) |
$100.00 |
|
5
|
Failure to notify change of ownership |
Section 10 (2) |
$50.00 |
|
6
|
Failure to register a kennel |
Section 13 (1) |
$500.00 |
|
7 |
Fail to comply with the standards for kennels |
Section 13 (2) |
$300.00 |
|
8 |
Owner/Operator fail to attend kennel every 12 hours |
Section 13 (8) |
$200.00 |
|
9
|
Fail to prohibit a dog from running at large |
Section 14 (1) |
$50.00 |
|
10
|
Fail to clean up and dispose of dog excrement |
Section 15 |
$300.00 |
|
11
|
Fail to keep dog in good health |
Section 18 |
$100.00 |
|
12
|
Fail to provide outside closure |
Section 19 (1) |
$300.00 |
|
13
|
Keep dog on improper chain or rope |
Section 20 |
$50.00 |
|
14
|
Failure to prohibit a dog from disturbing peace, quiet comfort or repose of any person |
Section 22 |
$50.00 |
|
15 |
Fail to leash dangerous or potentially dangerous dog |
Section 25 (1) |
$300.00
|
|
16
|
Fail to muzzle or leash dog as ordered |
Section 26 (1) |
$150.00 |
|
17
|
Failure to notify of change of address |
Section 26 (3) |
$50.00 |
|
18
|
Fail to notify about a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog at large |
Section 27 |
$300.00 |
|
19
|
Forcible retrieval of dog from Officer, vehicle or pound |
Section 28 (1) |
$100.00 |
|
20 |
Fail to have dog immunized against rabies |
Section 30 |
$100.00 |
|
21 |
Permitting a dog to bite, attack and/or chase a person |
Section 31 |
$250.00 |
|
22 |
Permitting a dog to bite, attack and/or chase an animal |
Section 31 |
$250.00 |
|
23 |
Cause, permit or allow an animal to be confined in a vehicle |
Section 32 |
$300.00 |
|
24 |
Hinder or Obstruct an officer |
Section 35 |
$300.00 |
Contact Us
Municipality of Central Manitoulin
6020 Highway 542, P.O. Box 420
Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0
Tel: 705-377-5726
Fax: 705-377-5585
Email Us
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET
Closed on statutory holidays