| licence required | True | s. 8: "No Person may Keep a Cat, Keep a Dog or operate a Kennel except pursuant to a Licence" |
| leash rule | Dogs and Cats not restrained by a leash not exceeding two (2) metres in length are Running at Large. | s. 7(bb)(iii): "not restrained by means of a leash not exceeding two (2) metres in length" |
| max animals | No more than three (3) Dogs and no more than three (3) Cats at any Premises. | s. 31(g) and s. 31(h) |
| fine range | Administrative penalty: $175/day 1, $275/subsequent day (general); $500/day 1, $750/subsequent day (no licence). Offence fines: first conviction $300–$10,000; second $400–$25,000; third or subsequent $500–$50,000 per day. | s. 43, s. 44, s. 45 |
scout note
Regulates humane and responsible keeping of animals in Peterborough, including cat, dog, and kennel licensing, animal control orders, running at large, penalties, and prohibited animals.