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Please note that all Township buildings are closed to the public until further notice. To purchase a dog tag, please complete the application form and submit payment through mail by cheque or dropped off in the outside drop off box. 

Canine Control

Our Canine Control Bylaw governs pet licencing and regulations and dangerous dogs in Ramara. For domestic animal concerns, contact our By-law Enforcement Officers. 

Canine Control Bylaws

  • Canine Control Bylaw 2005.76
  • Bylaw 2006.48 - Amendment by replacing the word teasing with badger
  • Bylaw 2006.60 – Amendment by signs stating dog prohibited areas.
  • Bylaw2006.76 – Amendment around issues concerning owner consent, muzzling dogs and limiting dogs to 3 per household.
  • Bylaw 2008.68 – that Item 13, Schedule A be amended to read Section 7.5

Licensing

As per bylaw 2005.76, all owners of dogs within the Township boundaries need to license their dogs annually.

Licence regulations

  • Dogs must be licensed annually
  • Licences must be renewed before the last business day in February each year.
  • Dogs tags must be securely fixed on the dog at all times until tag is renewed or replaced.
  • Dog tags may be removed while dogs are lawfully being used for hunting in the bush.
  • Any dog older than 3 months must be licensed. 
  • Limit of three dogs per household. (excluding kennels)

Fees

Dog Licence fees are an annual fee and any dog older than 3 months must be licensed. 

  • $20.00 per dog on or before February 28th each year
  • $50.00 per dog after March 1st, each year
  • $2.00 per tag for Replacement Tag

How to Apply

Complete the online application form. Please note that you will also have to submit the fee by mail or in the drop box at the Township Administration Centre.


Please contact Bylaw Enforcement at 705-484-5374 ext. 242 with questions.

Lost and Found pets

All dogs found in the Township of Ramara are posted on the Canine Facebook Account. 

Leashing your dog

Remember that it's the law to leash your pet when out on public property.

Leashed pets are:

  • Rarely hit by cars or attacked by wildlife
  • Less likely to run off and get lost, or eat and drink things that they shouldn't

Brechin off- Leash Park

Ramara's off-leash dog park is a place where dogs can run free. View Map

When visiting leash-free parks, be aware that there are other unleashed dogs at play. You are entering the park at your own risk. Parents should supervise their children at all times.

Rabies Clinic

The 2020 Rabies Clinic is cancelled this year due to the restrictions around COVID-19 and staff availability.
Please note that the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit arranges low-cost rabies clinic for animals in Simcoe Muskoka every fall. For more information on when the next rabies clinic occurs, COVID-19 instructions and additional information, please visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website. The complete notice can be found on the news and notices page.  

Wildlife

The Township is full of a variety of wildlife, and it's important to observe all wildlife from safe distances. If you have questions or complaints regarding wildlife, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

 

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2297 Hwy 12, PO Box 130
Brechin ON L0K 1B0

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