Dogs & animal control — Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs/cats must be leashed (max 3m) or confined when off owner's property, unless in designated off-leash area or with landowner consent.; max animals: 3 dogs; 4 cats; 12 rabbits (max 2 over 6 months); 4 per species household pet; fines: not exceeding $5,000, exclusive of costs. Source: By-Law 44 of 2023 - Animal Control By-Law, verified 2026-06-10.
By-Law 44 of 2023 - Animal Control By-Law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4.1
leash rule
Dogs/cats must be leashed (max 3m) or confined when off owner's property, unless in designated off-leash area or with landowner consent.
s. 7.8; s. 2.25; s. 7.5
max animals
3 dogs; 4 cats; 12 rabbits (max 2 over 6 months); 4 per species household pet
s. 5.1; s. 6.1; s. 11.6; s. 11.11
fine range
not exceeding $5,000, exclusive of costs
s. 13.3
scout note
Adopted Township of Adelaide Metcalfe by-law to regulate and govern animals including exotic animals; passed 17 July 2023; repeals 26-2016 and 36-2009. Confirmed via OCR.