Standards of Care for Dogs Kept Outdoors in Ontario — Legal Requirements and Best Practice Guidelines
Canine Control – Canine Control Services are handled by AgapiK9 (formerly Olympus K9). For dogs running at large, lost or found, please call the Municipal Office during Office Hours at 519-925-5525. For after hours, please call AgapiK9 at 519-942-1508 and leave a message – someone will return your call.
The Township of Melancthon is currently in the process of updating our Dog Registration and License system. This new system will help us keep better records of resident’s dogs and will help us reunite lost dogs found in the Township with their owners. Please complete the form at this link and return it to the Township Office to register your dog(s). Completed forms can be dropped off at the Township Office (after hours drop box is at the front door facing Highway 10), mailed to the Township Office at 157101 Highway 10, Melancthon, Ontario L9V 2E6, or emailed to bcunnington@melancthontownship.ca
With this new system, every dog will be issued a new Tag with the 2025 invoice. If you currently receive an annual invoice for your dog(s), regardless of whether you complete the form you will still receive an invoice. If you no longer have a dog, please notify the Township Office so that we can update our records.
For Property Owners with Tenants, please notify your tenants that all dogs must be registered with the Township. All invoices for dogs are mailed to the property owner as they are responsible for the fees if they are not paid.
The new Dog Tags are now available at the Municipal Office – 1st dog – $20.00; 2nd dog – $25.00 and 3rd dog – $60.00. Kennel License – $150.00. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Township Office at 519-925-5525.
