Dog Kennel Licences

The Township of South Stormont regulates and licenses dog kennels within the Township through the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law. All kennels must also comply with in Township's Zoning By-law. 

The 2021 kennel license renewal packages will be mailed to kennel owners in July 2021.

The Township of South Stormont issues 3 types of kennel licenses:

• Recreational Kennels: More than three dogs over the age of 20 weeks are owned and raised for non-commercial recreational purposes but are not for sale. Examples include dog-sledding and hunting dogs.
• Boarding Kennels: More than three dogs over the age of 20 weeks are boarded or trained for any period of time that includes overnight stays for remuneration.
• Breeding Kennels: More than three dogs over the age of 20 weeks are owned and being bred and raised.

Some key points of the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law that apply specifically to kennels are summarized below. This is a general summary for convenience, for full details please review the by-law.

• Kennels are only permitted in Rural and Agricultural Zones as per the Township’s Zoning By-law.
• Kennels are to be managed and operated by the property owner and must be located on the same property where the owner resides.
• All new and renewal licences for all kennel types are only approved after an inspection by the Township’s Animal Control Officer.
• Each kennel owner will provide a list of the dogs residing at the property, each kennel shall keep no more than a maximum of twenty (20) dogs over twenty (20) weeks of age.
• After issuance of the licence, the owner cannot change or alter a kennel without first obtaining the written permission from the Township.
• Kennel owners/operators shall have regard the guidelines set out in the “ Code of Practice of Canadian Kennel Operations” of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. 

To apply for a Dog Kennel License, please download the form below and email to pets@southstormont.ca 

Apply for a Kennel License