LIMITATION: 

(a)  No person or persons occupying premises within the City of Port Colborne shall own or possess or house more than three (3) dogs, excluding unweaned puppies, at such premises within the City of Port Colborne unless a kennel license is obtained.

(b)  A temporary exemption to own or possess or house more than three (3) dogs may be provided, upon Council approval, for compassionate reasons, working dogs or farming/herding dogs and must be applied for in writing to the Clerk.

All dog licenses purchased prior to March 15th, 2012:

Neutered/Spayed Dogs (must show proof)-$15.00
Un-Neutered/Un-Spayed Dogs-$25.00

All dog licenses purchased after March 15th, 2012:

Neutered/Spayed Dog (must show proof)-$25.00
Un-Neutered/Un-spayed Dog-$35.00

For your convenience, licenses may be purchased at any of the following:

City Hall, 66 Charlotte Street

Pet Valu, 45 Westside Road, Westside Plaza

Independent Discount Pet Supply, 730 Main Street West

The Port Colborne Animal Shelter, 1080 Elm Street

Fines will be issued for failure to produce a dog tag for the current year. By-Law 4930/155/06 of the City of Port Colborne provides that no person shall keep a dog which is 12 weeks or more in age in the City of Port Colborne without registering and obtaining a license from the City for every such dog.

General enquiries should be addressed to Reception at City Hall.

Contact Information:
Reception, City Hall
66 Charlotte Street
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada L3K 3C8
Tel.:     905-835-2900
Fax:     905-834-5746
Email switchboard@portcolborne.ca