Our dog control by-law covers dog ownership, regulating and licensing; cats are not regulated by our by-law. Dog owners are also governed by the Dog Owners' Liability Act.
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| If you see an animal in distress, please contact the Government of Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) team at 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625) or your local police services. If an animal’s life is in immediate danger, call 911. | ||||||||
| Emergency Vet and Animal Care | ||||||||
| In case of emergency after hours please contact: Kingston Regional Pet Hospital
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| Lost and Found Pets | ||||||||
| To many, pets are family members. We want to help you reunite with your pet if it goes missing so please report it. When possible, post pictures of your missing pet on Facebook. You can send your pictures to the Kingston Humane Society's Facebook page as they act as the Pound for the Township. If you think your dog may already be impounded, contact Kingston Humane Society. A $100 impound fee, as well as any fees charged by the Vet, must be paid prior to the release of your dog. The Kingston Humane Society charges a $50 one-time administration fee and a $10 boarding fee per day. Proof of a current dog tag is required. A tag must be purchased before the dog is released. To submit a complaint related to an emergency with an injured dog during the evening, weekend or holiday, please contact Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement at 613-541-3213. This is an answering service only so please leave specific details and call back information.
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| Report a Dead Animal | ||||||||
Property owners are responsible for dealing with dead animals on their property. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has a list of tips for safe removal of dead animals. If the dead animal is on property that does not belong to you, contact the appropriate land owner below.
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| Report a Dead Livestock | ||||||||
| The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) runs the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. This program provides financial compensation to owners who have their livestock, poultry and honey bees killed by coyotes, bears, crows or other wild animals. Contact our Livestock Valuer, Brian Smith, at 613-659-2379 within 48 hours of discovering the injury or death of your livestock.
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| Request a Dog Tag | ||||||||
| Our Dog Control By-law requires all dogs in the Township to have dog tags which can be purchased, using cash, cheque or debit, at the Township office Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you would like to have your dog tag mailed to you, please submit your request and send a self-addressed stamped envelope, along with a cheque payable to "Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands" for the amount listed in Schedule B of the General Rates and Fees By-law below. Please note that your application will be processed upon receipt of payment. |
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| Request a Kennel Licence | ||||||||
| If you have more than three dogs in your household you will require a kennel licence. Zoning for kennels must be approved by the Planning department in accordance with the Zoning By-Law. | ||||||||
| Shelter Services | ||||||||
The Gananoque and District Humane Society has been helping animal friends for over 25 years. All animals in the shelter's care are looked after until a suitable permanent or foster home is found.
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| Wildlife | ||||||||
| Rural living means encounters with wildlife! If you suspect a beaver dam is affecting your property, contact a trapper to have it removed. If the beaver dam is affecting the roadway, please report it to us. Check out how to make your property uninviting to beavers by visiting https://www.ontario.ca/page/preventing-conflicts-beavers. For emergency encounters with bears, coyotes or cougars contact 911 immediately. To report sightings in your area please contact the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. Education and prevention are essential:
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By-Law's and Resources:
- The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands enforces the Dog Control By-law to ensure responsible pet ownership. Dogs must have a dog tag and be kept 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.
- Licensing, Regulating and Keeping of Canines (barking, dog waste)
- If You Are Meeting a Dog, What Should You Do?
- Dog Owners' Liability Act (muzzling)