The Dog Control By-law for the Township of Centre Wellington requires every owner of a dog, before the 30th day of April or within fifteen (15) days of becoming the owner of a dog, to register the dog with the Township and procure a licence which shall expire on the 30th day of April the following year. Registering your dog(s) not only demonstrates responsible pet ownership but it also helps with identification and the safe return of your pet if found running at large. If you have purchased a license in the past and no longer own a dog, it is important to contact the Township office to avoid penalties.
Dog Tag Fees
If purchased by April 30th $25.00
after April 30th (renewals only) $45.00
If purchased after November 1st $12.50
Replacement tags $ 7.00
Complete and mail an Dog Tag Form, with the appropriate fee and a dog tag will be mailed to you. If you no longer have a dog, please contact the Township Office, 519-846-9691 ext 252 to avoid penalties.
For your convenience dog tags can also be purchased at the following locations:
Township of Centre Wellington Office
1 MacDonald Square, Elora
Pamper Me Pet Food and Supplies
115 Geddes Street, Elora
South Tower Animal Hospital
701 Tower Street S, Fergus
Fergus Pet Store
277 St. Andrew St W, Fergus
Fergus Veterinary Hospital
815 St. David Street N, Fergus
Global Ryan’s Pet Foods
600 Scotland Street, Fergus
Miscellaneous
No owner or occupier of a premises shall keep more than two (2) dogs on any premises. No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to make any noise likely to disturb the inhabitants of the Township of Centre Wellington.
Pit Bull Ban In Effect
Amendments to the Dog Owner's Liability Act and the restrictions on pit bulls came into effect as of August 29, 2005. The amendments prohibit anyone from owning, breeding, transferring, importing, fighting or abandoning pit bulls. The definition of a pit bull includes, pit bull terrier, staffordshire bull terrier, american pit bull terrier or a dog that shares the physical characteristics with any of those listed.
For Ontario residents who currently own a pit bull, the new legislation contains a grandfathering clause which allows existing pit bulls to remain in Ontario provided the owner can provie the pit bull was in Ontario prior to August 29, 2005 or born within 90 days of that date. The best way to ensure proof of ownership is to register your dog with the Township of Centre Wellington.
For Restricted or "Grandfathered" Pit Bulls, the regulations stipulate restricted pit bulls must be spayed or neutered and leased and muzzled in public. The onus to prove a dog is not a pit bull lies with the owner of the dog.
Pit Bull Registry
To register your dog, contact the Clerk's Department at 519-846-9691, ext 243
To obtain a copy of the Dog Owner's Liability Act visit www.e-laws.gov.on.ca, under Statues and Associated Regulations.