Animal Control

In order to keep your dogs and cats safe, the Town of Arnprior's Animal Control By-Law promotes responsible pet ownership. This includes information about:

• Barking dogs
• Dogs off leash
• Prohibited animals
• Nuisance animals
• Impoundment
• Duty of owner

If you have a concern or question, please contact By-Law Enforcement.

 Submit a By-law Complaint 

Licensing

Residents are required to license their dogs and cats annually.

Arnprior & District Humane Society

Are you looking to adopt a pet? The Arnprior & District Humane Society is a no-kill shelter that takes in animals from Arnprior and the surrounding area. They are a non-profit organization supported through fundraising events, sponsor assistance and kind donations.

Contact Arnprior & District Humane Society at 613-623-0916 for more information.

Provincial Animal Welfare System

Cruelty to any animal is not tolerated in Ontario. If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, visit this page for more information.