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Dog Licences

The Town actively enforces the Animal Control By-Law, which prohibits, regulates, and licences certain animals.

All dog owners are required to licence their dog(s) within 15 days after becoming such owners and annually after that. To license a new dog, complete the Dog Tag Application Form. For annual renewals, you do not need to submit a new form—simply pay the annual dog tag fee using one of the payment methods listed below.

Dog Tag Application Form

Dog tags are permanent tags and will remain the same each year. Payment is required annually, and a new tag will only be issued if the original is lost or damaged for an additional fee.

If your dog is no longer in your care, contact Town Hall to remove them from the program. 

Important Deadlines:

  • Purchase: Dog tags must be purchased by February 28th each year.
  • Late Fee: A $20.00 late fee applies after February 28th.
  • License Expiration: All licenses expire on December 31st each year.

For applications, dog tags will be mailed once payment is received. 

 Dog Tag Fees
 
Type:Fee:
Spayed Female or Neutered Male Dog $20.00
Male or Female Dog $45.00
Replacement Tag $10.00
Late Fee (applied after February - to avoid this late fee, payment must be made by the end of February $20.00
Pit Bull $120.00
 Payment Options
You can pay in any of the following ways:

  • In person at Town Hall (debit, cheque, cash)

  • Drop box at Town Hall — cheque only

  • By mail: 57 West Street, Goderich, ON, N7A 2K5

  • Online — see instructions below

Online Payment Instructions:

  1. Log in to your online banking and select Bill Payments.

  2. Choose the correct payee. Names vary by bank:

    • TD: Goderich Town of Taxes

    • RBC: Goderich (Town) Taxes

    • CIBC: Goderich Tax

    • Scotiabank: Goderich (Town) Taxes

    • BMO: Goderich, Town of – Taxes

    • Central Credit Union: Goderich, Town – Property Tax

      • Mainstreet accounts must begin with 4028 followed by your phone number.

  3. Enter your phone number as the account number. Some banks require 10–15 digits, so you may need to add zeros to the end.

  4. After paying online, email tdarnbrough@goderich.ca or call 519-524-8344 to confirm your payment.

Animal Control Issues:

If you have a concern about an Animal Control issue that isn't an immediate threat to health or safety, please visit our By-Law Enforcement webpage or fill out a By-Law Complaint Form. Your complaint will be sent to a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for review.

By-Law Complaint Form

Animal Cruelty Reports:

To report animal cruelty, contact Ontario’s hotline at 1-833-926-4625 or visit Animal Welfare Ontario.