Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, licence required: True; licence fee: $10.00 dogs; $10.00 cats; leash rule: Dogs and cats must not run at large; must be on leash, in enclosure, or securely fastened.; max animals: 3 dogs and 3 cats per property. Source: Bylaw No. 1 of 2024 Animal Control, verified 2026-06-13.
Bylaw No. 1 of 2024 Animal Control
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(a)
licence fee
$10.00 dogs; $10.00 cats
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Dogs and cats must not run at large; must be on leash, in enclosure, or securely fastened.
s. 4(a); s. 2(k)
max animals
3 dogs and 3 cats per property
s. 5(a); s. 5(b)
fine range
$50.00 to $2,000.00; voluntary penalty: $150.00 first offence, $300.00 subsequent offences
s. 13(a); Schedule "B"
scout note
Town of Birch Hills Animal Control Bylaw to license and prohibit animals.
Bylaw No. 5 of 2026 Business of Kenneling, Breeding or Selling of Animals
Town of Birch Hills bylaw licensing/regulating businesses caring for, kenneling, breeding or selling animals; companion to the animal control bylaw.