2024 amendment to the Keeping of Animals By-law raising the dog licence/tag fee; current fee residents must pay for dog registration.
Dogs & animal control — Kenora, Ontario
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the City of Kenora, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law No. 165-2024 (Amendment to By-law 150-2010, Keeping of Animals - Dog Tag Fee Increase) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $60.00 to $250.00; Court for some offences. A licence is required. Licence fee: $15.00 spayed/neutered/under 6 months; $30.00 not spayed/neutered; $100.00 Nuisance Dog; $500.00 Dangerous Dog.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.1 |
| licence fee | $15.00 spayed/neutered/under 6 months; $30.00 not spayed/neutered; $100.00 Nuisance Dog; $500.00 Dangerous Dog | Schedule "A" |
| leash rule | No dog shall run at large; must be securely restrained by a leash held by a person capable of properly restraining the dog. | s. 4.1; s. 1.24 |
| max animals | 2 dogs (4 rural); 2 cats (4 rural); 2 rabbits | s. 3.1; s. 6.1; s. 7.1 |
| fine range | $60.00 to $250.00; Court for some offences | Schedule "B" |
scout note
Governs dog/cat licensing (tags), leash and at-large rules, number of animals permitted, kennels, and animal control enforcement within the City of Kenora.