We can help connect you with a variety of services related to animals:
- Dog Licensing
- Livestock Claims
Township does not have a by-law regulating cats.
As a dog owner in the Township of Frontenac Islands, you must get a dog licence each year as per our By-law 17-98. This helps us find your dog if they go missing and keeps our family pets out of animal shelters.
Dogs
Purchasing a Dog Tag
Dog tags are $12.25 and issued through the Township office during regular business hours. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, debit or by credit card.
Where you can buy a Dog Tag
Wolfe Island and Howe Island Municipal Office
Lost and Found Dogs
Have you lost your dog, or found a dog wandering at large within the Township?
If you’re trying to locate a lost pet or check whether an animal has been brought in, the best course of action is to contact Kingston Humane Society directly.
You can reach them at 613-546-1291 ext. 102, which is typically the line for inquiries related to stray or found animals. When you call, be prepared to provide:
- A detailed description of the animal (species, breed, colour, markings)
- The location and date the animal was lost or last seen
- Any identifying features (collar, tags, microchip, etc.)
You can also ask if they maintain a current log or online listing of animals recently brought in by the public, as many shelters track this daily.
We want to help you reunite with your pet if it goes missing. When possible, share photos of your missing pet on Facebook. Consider searching for and posting in the groups “Kingston Community Lost & Found Pets” and “Lost & Found Pets (Kingston (Canada) and Surrounding Areas)”.
Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement: 613-541-3213
Township Municipal Office: 613-385-2216
If you think your dog may already be impounded, contact the Kingston Humane Society.
A $105 impound fee, as well as any fees charged by the Vet, must be paid prior to the release of your dog. The Kingston Humane Society charges a $50 one-time administration fee and a $10 boarding fee per day. Proof of a current dog tag is required. A tag must be purchased before the dog is released.
To submit a complaint related to an emergency with an injured dog during the evening, weekend or holiday, please contact Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement at 613-541-3213. This is an answering service only so please leave specific details and call back information.
Impounded Dogs
Under the By-law #17-98 the owner of an impounded dog has five business days to recover the dog from the shelter. You must pay fees for the time the dog has been in the shelter along with the fees for any emergency veterinary medical care that was required.
As per By-law #019-2026, the following amount(s) shall be paid to claim each dog seized and impounded upon being found running at large in the Township. In addition to these amounts all boarding fees charged by the kennel and any veterinary service costs incurred respecting any treatment of injuries of any impounded dog, must be paid at the time a dog is claimed.
For Each Dog Impounded
- 1st Offence $102
- 2nd Offence $153
- 3rd Offence $204
And if necessary, the purchase of a dog tag.
Cats
Cat owners are not required to obtain licences or tags for their cats. If you have found or are missing a cat, we recommend posting photos of lost and found pets on social media. When possible, share pictures on Facebook, including the “Kingston Community Lost & Found Pets” and “Lost & Found Pets (Kingston (Canada) and Surrounding Areas)” to help reconnect pets with their owners.
Kennel Licencing
Dog Tags must be purchased annually for all dogs in the Township in accordance with By-law #17-98
Important: Households with more than 3 dogs must apply for a Kennel License.
How to Apply for a Kennel Licence
Kennel Licences are issued on an annual basis.
The Township’s Zoning By-law Regarding Kennels:
- Notwithstanding the yard or setback provisions contained in this By-law to the contrary, no commercial kennel shall be erected or established less that 60 metres of the lot line of adjacent lands which are held under distinct and separate ownership. Where a commercial kennel existed as of the date of passing of this By-law which does not comply with the foregoing setback or yard requirements, the use shall not be extended, enlarged, reconstructed or altered if the effect of such extension, enlargement, reconstruction or alteration thereof is to further reduce or encroach on the setback, yard or yards that is or less than required.
- Kennel – Shall mean a building, structure or premises used for the raising or boarding of dogs, cats or other household pets.
- Kennel, Commercial – Shall mean a building or structure where more than three dogs are kept, bred, or boarded on a commercial basis.
To Report Dogs “At Large”
Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement: 613-541-3213
By-law Enforcement
Dog owners are subject to penalties or prosecution under the By-law Number 2025-015 or the Dog Owners Liability Act. Cats are not regulated by our by-law.
Animal Neglect and Cruelty
Abuse and neglect of any animal is not tolerated in Ontario. If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625) or your local police services.
Call this number if an animal (a pet, farm animal, or wild animal in captivity) is in distress or being neglected. This includes animals that:
- are injured, in pain, sick, suffering or abused
- lack proper care, water, food or shelter
If an animal’s life is in immediate danger, call 911.
Shelter Services
Gananoque & District Humane Society *For cats only*
Phone: 613-382-1512
Email: humanesociety@bellnet.ca
Livestock Claims
If you have livestock and/or poultry that has been killed or injured due to certain animal predators, you are entitled to seek compensation under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Livestock and poultry producers can make claims through the Township to try and recoup losses.
Bears and Wildlife
Be Bear Wise and prevent bear encounters. Prevent and report encounters with black bears and learn who to contact.
Emergency Situations
Call 911 or your local police if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour, such as:
- enters a school yard when school is in session
- stalks people and lingers at the site
- enters or tries to enter a residence
- wanders into a public gathering
- kills livestock/pets and lingers at the site
Police will respond first to an emergency situation but may request assistance from the ministry during daylight hours.
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Call 1-866-514-2327 to report a bear sighting.
Any concerns about nuisance wildlife (coyotes, foxes, bears, racoons) should be directed to the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940 (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm except statutory holidays).