Dog Kennel Licence
If you are boarding, breeding, grooming or training dogs on your property, you may be required to obtain a Dog Kennel Licence.
To obtain a kennel licence complete and submit the Business Licence Application Form. The application fee of $125 is an annual fee.
There are certain zoning requirements and standards for kennels as outlined in By-Law No. 2007-043.
Before building any type of kennel structure contact By-law Enforcement Staff at 705-645-6319.
Dog Licences
Each year dogs are quickly reunited with their owners in the Town because they were found wearing a current tag. Registration information is kept up-to-date by the By-Law Enforcement Staff to promote quick response.
A dog in Bracebridge must have a tag in accordance with our Dog Control By-Law No. 2013-078. Tags are valid for one year and expire on December 31st of the corresponding year.
Where to Buy Dog Tags
Purchase Dog Tags in person at:
- Town of Bracebridge Municipal Office, 1000 Taylor Court, Bracebridge, ON (across Rocky Island Tire Company); Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Pet Valu, 500 Highway 118 West, Bracebridge, ON (BMO Plaza) and 32 Depot Drive (near Home Depot); During Hours of Operation only (Please note that sales are currently suspended at this location)
- Mullin's Pet Market, 295 Wellington Street, Bracebridge, ON (across from Tim Horton's/Mac's); During Hours of Operation only
Licencing Fees
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Flat rate of $10 per dog (older than 12 weeks of age), regardless of whether the dog has been spayed or neutered.
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Certified guide dogs are exempt.
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A dog licence must be obtained for every dog every calendar year.
New Residents and New Dogs
If you are a new resident or a resident with a new dog, it is your responsibility to buy tags for all dogs twelve weeks of age or older, regardless if they have been spayed or neutered.
Cats
The Town of Bracebridge does not currently have any requirements to licence cats (domestic felines).