Your pooch could soon have visitors as animal control officers are going door-to-door in the municipality, enforcing the purchase of dog licenses.
Representatives from Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) will be contacting anyone who has not purchased their 2025 dog tag.
The by-law enforcement officers will be wearing animal control uniforms and name tags.
The Animal Ownership By-law requires that all dog owners purchase a municipal dog licence each year. Failure to do so could result in a $240 fine.
Dog tags can be purchased at the animal shelter in Chatham or at any municipal office. They can also be purchased online at https://pawr.org/product-category/dog-tags/, and the tag will be mailed to you.
If you no longer own a dog, you can call 311 or 519-360-1998 and press 0 to have your dog licence account deactivated.
Fees are $29.75 for a neutered or spayed dog and $40.50 for non-spayed or neutered dogs.
An additional $10 late fee will be added for tags purchased after March 31.
