Dog Licences

Effective January 1, 2022, residents are no longer required to purchase a dog tag from the Township of Southwold.

The requirement of pet owners to identify their dog will now be the responsibility of the pet owner.  Each owner is to obtain their own tag with owner contact information clearly displayed. The identification tag must include a phone number for the owner of the dog and must be of sufficient size and contrast to be easily read.  

By-law 2013-30 will continue to contain provisions requiring identification and continue to establish fines for those who do not meet the requirements. 

Pet owners can easily purchase a personalized tag with their phone number printed on it, either online or at a local pet store or obtain a tag from their vet, in order to meet the by-law requirements. 

Personalized tags also gives the person who finds a dog the option of contacting the owner directly to redeem the dog or calling Animal Control to have the dog picked up. 

If your dog is picked up by animal control, the owner must provide proof of ownership of the dog, and pay the applicable maintenance charges, and any other damages, fines and expenses according to the law.

If you have questions or concerns please contact the Township of Southwold at 519-769-2010 or by email service@southwold.ca.