The Township of Malahide provides Dog Control Services in accordance with By-law No. 05-71. All dogs must be registered with the Township. Each dog is issued a lifetime tag, with the registration fee paid annually as outlined in the Dog Control By-law.
Why License your Dog
  • If your dog goes missing, having your dog identified drastically improves your chance of getting them back safely.
  • The tag is easy to spot and lets anyone who finds your pet know it belongs to someone.
  • Your dog is returned to its home faster and spends less time in the shelter.
  • If your dog is loose or involved in an emergency, its identification provides the information needed to contact you.
  • It is a requirement to license your dog.  If you do not, you are in contravention of the By-law.
How to License your Dog
The Township of Malahide dog registrations are valid for one calendar year, and the dog tags issued are permanent. If your dog is registered in our system, the annual registration invoice will be sent in January.
If you are a new dog owner, you can complete a registration form and submit it with payment, and a dog tag will be provided to you.
2025 Dog Tag Fees 
                   PURCHASE BEFORE MARCH 31st                  PURCHASE AFTER MARCH 31ST
1 DOG - $17.60 1 DOG - $27.60
2 DOGS - $37.75 2 DOGS - $57.75
3 DOGS - $68.10 3 DOGS - $98.10
KENNEL - $72.50 KENNEL - $82.50
 Payment Options
  • In person at the Township Office
  • By cheque through regular mail or by depositing in the outside Drop Box located at the Township Office
  • Cheque payable to The Township of Malahide
  • Pay at your financial institution
  • Pay through Online/Telephone Banking, by setting up the Township of Malahide as a General or Miscellaneous payee 
  • E-Transfer your payment to finance@malahide.ca. Reference your invoice number, customer number or payment reason. Please note - e-transfers requiring a password are not accepted. 
Kennel Licences

Residents within the Township of Malahide who wish to operate a kennel must follow the requirements that have been established for the Township. 

Dog owners may be permitted to have more than 3 dogs if they are eligible for a Kennel Licence. Generally, a Kennel Licence will only be issued within a rural area, subject to compliance with the applicable Zoning By-law. Please contact the Development Services Technician for further consultation - 519-773-5344 ext. 239.  The Kennel Application can be completed and submitted to the Township Office after pre-consultation of your property address has occurred.  

Cat Licences

The Township of Malahide does not issue cat licences.  

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