Bylaw Enforcement/Animal Control

By-Law Complaints

M.L.E.S (Municipal Law Enforcement Services) provides full by-law enforcement services in the Township of Whitewater Region.

Most frequently requested by-laws for by-law enforcement:

• Property Standards
• Clean Yards
• Zoning
• Animal Control

In order to make a by-law enforcement complaint:

Other methods to file a complaint or make an inquiry:

Email: bylaw.mles@gmail.com

Phone: 613-281-3773

Animal Control

Cruelty to any animal is not tolerated in Ontario.  If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625).

To view the animal control bylaw visit https://www.whitewaterregion.ca/userfiles/file/20-07-1308%20Animal%20Control.pdf

By-Law Enforcement Officers respond to various animal control calls such as:

• Animal Licensing
• Animals running at large
• Returning lost pets to their homes
• Nuisance dog complaints
• Investigating dog bites
• Performing neighbourhood patrols
• By-law enforcement and issuance of Provincial Offences fines
• Promoting neighbourhood animal awareness

Cruelty to any animal is not tolerated in Ontario. If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). For more information on amimal cruelty visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare

Dog licensing

Tag January 1 to March 31
sterilized $15.00
unsterilized $30.00

April 1 to December 31
sterilized $30.00
unsterilized $45.00

Replacement Tags - $5.00

Kennel License - $150.00/year

Dog license application

The Township of Whitewater Region requires that all dogs must be licensed and wearing a tag. By licensing your dog, Animal Control services will make every effort to reunite you with your lost pet. Tags are valid from January 1st to December 31st.

Animals Running At Large

Dogs are not allowed to run at large. If your pet is off your property, it must be on a leash and under the care and control of its owner and / or person. Failure to do so may result in a fine.

Animal Attacks

All bites or scratches from an animal that cause a break in skin must, by law, must be reported immediately to the health unit and Animal Control. If you have been bitten or scratched by an animal, especially if rabies is suspected, contact your doctor or your local health unit immediately.

Complainants and persons who are the subject of a complaint are protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and every complainant will be kept completely confidential and not be intentionally divulged to any member of Council, non-essential municipal staff, the public or media unless so ordered by a court or other tribunal body of competent jurisdiction.