The Municipality of Grey Highlands By-law enforcement division provides canine control services to all residents.
Any information you give us will remain confidential unless disclosure is required by law. The Municipal Clerk has the responsibility of determining whether to release any by-law information in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands has contracted with James Special Services to oversee By-law Enforcement and Canine Control Services.
To have By-law Enforcement investigate an issue please fill out the complaint form or call the dispatch line at 1-226-910-1322
These services can be found in the canine control by-law as well as below.
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Dog Tags |
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The Municipality of Grey Highlands promotes and encourages responsible pet ownership; encourages voluntary compliance with animal-related laws; and promotes dog licensing and microchipping. By licensing your dog, canine control makes every effort to reunite owners with their dog if it becomes accidentally lost. It is important that you keep your contact information up to date. Dog tag application forms can be mailed in or purchased at the office. By law, all dog owners must purchase a license for their pet annually, unless a lifetime tag was purchased. Note: In accordance with the Canine Control By-law, no person shall keep or harbour more than three (3) dogs at any one time in a dwelling unit or on any individual conveyable land entity located within the boundaries of the Municipality. |
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Kennels |
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A kennel is defined as an establishment where more than three (3) dogs are kept for the purpose of work, show, training, keeping, breeding and raising for profit or gain, but shall not apply to the keeping of animals in a veterinary establishment for the purpose of observation and/or recovery necessary to veterinary treatment or, to the keeping of hunting or working dogs. A kennel license means a certificate issued by the Clerk or designate of the Municipality upon fulfilling the requirements of the by-law and by payment of the appropriate fee. Section 5 of the Canine Control By-law outlines all of the requirements to apply and operate a kennel in Grey Highlands including the kennel application, zoning, conditions and inspection requirements. |
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Lost and Found Dogs |
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If you have lost your dog, contact By-law Enforcement at 519-986-2811 or, to file a lost dog report. You must provide a detailed description of your dog, license number and tattoo or microchip number, if applicable. If you have found a dog, please contact By-law Enforcement to help reunite the dog with it's owner. If you are able to confine or leash the stray dog please do so, however, never approach any dog that may not be friendly. |
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Wildlife |
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The Municipality of Grey Highlands does not provide wildlife removal service. As a landowner you are responsible for managing wildlife issues on your property. For assistance or information, you can call the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) at 1-800-667-1940. |
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Report a dead animal |
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To report a dead animal on a municipal road or property, contact the Transportation Department at 519-986-2811 ext. 222. |
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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (Livestock Claims) |
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Under the Ontario Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act (LPHBPA), livestock and poultry producers are entitled to make claims to their local municipality for livestock losses attributable to attacks by wolves, coyotes or dogs. When the owner of livestock or poultry believes that they have suffered a loss of livestock due to predation by a coyote, wolf or stray dog, the owner should immediately notify one of the Municipality's Valuers: Bill Curry - 519-270-4739 Jeremy Hanley - 519-270-8618 Sherri Kenwell - 705-443-1669 |
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