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Dog License and Restrictions as per Section 4 of the Animal Control By-Law NO 2198-18

 
a) No person may own, keep, possess, harbour, or have in possession any dog over the age of 4 months unless such dog has been licensed and a tag must be affixed at all times to a collar worn on the neck of the dog. Proof of current rabies 
vaccination is required before a license can be issued.

i. Dogs used as seeing eye dogs for visually impaired persons and any dog used for police work shall receive a tag at no charge

b) The license fee is set out in Schedule “A” of the City of Winkler Fees and Charges By-law, and must be paid within 30 days of the owner obtaining a dog.

c) No person may own, keep, possess, harbour, or have in possession more than two (2) dogs over the age of 4 months in and around any premises or dwelling within the City. If an owner possesses a female dog who has a litter of pups, the 
owner may keep the pups until the completion of the weaning process.

d) Non-residents who may be accompanied by a dog on a temporary visit to the City are exempt from the license fee provided such dog is not vicious, or a nuisance, or in heat or rabid.

e) Where a change in ownership of a licensed dog occurs, the new owner must have the current license transferred to his or her name upon payment of the transfer fee set out in Schedule “A” of the City of Winkler Fees and Charges By-law.

f) In the event that a tag has been lost or stolen, a replacement shall be made available to the owner without payment of a new license, but upon payment as set out in Schedule “A” of the City of Winkler Fees and Charges By-law for a replacement tag.

g) The City Manager must keep a record of all dog licenses and tags issued under the provisions of this By-law.

h) Any person who, without lawful excuse, removes a collar or tag from any dog for which a tag is issued, is guilty of an offence under this By-law and may be penalized, cost of penalty is set out in Schedule “A” attached.

View the full Animal Control By-law No. 2198-18 Here

Please visit the City of Winkler Administration office located at 185 Main Street to apply for a Dog license.

** Please note that proof of current rabies vaccination is required before a license can be issued.