The City of Meadow Lake requires all dogs residing within city limits to be registered and licensed each year
What About Cats and Other Pets?
What are the rules in the Dog Bylaw?
What do I do if I am worried an animal is being abused?
What happens if my dog gets out?
What is the Purpose of the Dog Bylaw?
Where do I go if I need more information?
Why are penalty fines so high?
Why should I get a dog license/dog tag?
Dogs & Pet Licensing Fees
Schedule of Dog Licensing Fees
Licensing Description |
Fee |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog
|
$25.00 |
| High Risk Spayed/Neutered Dog |
$55.00 |
| Intact Dog |
$45.00 |
| Intact High Risk Dog |
$105.00 |
| Replacement Tag | $6.00 |
| Service Dog (License Required) | No Fee |
All rates, fees, and penalties are established by official municipal bylaws or policies and are subject to change. While the City makes every effort to keep this online schedule updated, the official, most up-to-date rates are always found within the approved bylaw or policy document. In the event of a discrepancy, the official bylaw or policy shall take precedence.
Schedule of Dog Bylaw Schedule of Penalties
Offence Description |
Fee/Penalty - 1st Offence |
Penalty - 2nd Offence |
Penalty – Subsequent |
|
High Risk Dog - At large |
500.00 |
750.00 |
1050.00 |
|
Failure to license a dog |
55.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
More than four (4) dogs in one building/residence |
50.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
At large |
50.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
Creating a disturbance/interference on public or private property |
50.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
Excessive barking or howling to create a nuisance |
50.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
Defecating on any public or private property other than the property of the dog owner |
50.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
Accumulation of animal feces on private property as to create a health hazard |
50.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
Failure to remove animal feces on private property within 72 hours of service of notice |
50.00 |
105.00 |
525.00 |
|
Allowing any dog, without provocation, to bite, inflict injury, assault or otherwise attack a person or domestic animal |
525.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Allowing a high-risk dog, without provocation, to bite, inflict injury, assault or otherwise attack a person or domestic animal |
1050.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Failure to attach a valid dog tag to a collar |
25.00 |
45.00 |
65.00 |
| Giving false
information when applying for a dog license |
Liable to prosecution under the General Penalty Bylaw. |
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|
Impound Fees |
50.00 |
105.00 |
265.00 |
|
Impound Fees - High Risk Dog |
210.00 |
525.00 |
1050.00 |
| Poundkeeper
Fees |
As per the invoice to the City of Meadow Lake from the
Pound. |
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All rates, fees, and penalties are established by official municipal bylaws or policies and are subject to change. While the City makes every effort to keep this online schedule updated, the official, most up-to-date rates are always found within the approved bylaw or policy document. In the event of a discrepancy, the official bylaw or policy shall take precedence.


