Responsibilities and obligations as a pet owner

En tant que propriétaire d’un animal, il est essentiel de connaître vos responsabilités pour garantir la sécurité et le bonheur de votre compagnon ainsi que le respect du voisinage.

• Obligations and responsibilities of pet owners 
• You should also be familiar with the By-law concerning domestic animals (21-012). This bylaw governs many of the rules that must be followed. For example, it specifies which pets are permitted throughout the municipality. 

Rules for Cats and Dogs

Licence and medals

In Montreal, it is mandatory to have a license for your dog or cat. The license comes with a tag that your pet must wear at all times.

You’re moving? Don’t forget to keep your file up to date! 

The license and medal allow you to:

• Ensure that all animals are registered and that their owners comply with municipal regulations
• Determine the number of animals in the area and provide appropriate services based on that count

• Report and locate lost animals more quickly

• Get a dog license
• Get a cat licence

The license must be renewed annually. This process is quick and easy (especially if you do it online), and it helps keep your pet’s information up to date.

• Renew a dog licence
• Renew a cat license

Potentially dangerous dogs

If your dog has been classified as potentially dangerous, you must obtain a special permit to keep it. This permit requires additional steps, such as providing proof of spaying or neutering, microchipping, and rabies vaccination, as well as a certificate confirming no criminal record.

• Get or renew a special license to keep a potentially dangerous dog

Spaying/neutering and microchipping

Spaying, neutering, and microchipping are required for all cats and dogs over 6 months of age.

Microchipping is a simple, quick, and permanent way to reunite with your pet if it gets lost (especially if it loses its ID tag during its escapade).

• For more info

Get a hold… on a leash

Your dog must be kept on a leash in all public places.

• Maximum leash length: 1.85 m
• If the dog weighs 20 kg (45 lbs) or more, it must wear a harness or a halter attached to its leash

Picking up dog waste

And no, your dog’s little “gifts” aren’t fertilizer! 

To keep our common areas clean, please pick up after your pets and dispose of their waste in the appropriate places (trash cans).

Did you forget to replace your empty roll of bags? Don’t hesitate to ask someone nearby for help. Trust us: it’s less embarrassing to ask for a small favor than to leave a mess behind.

Barking and noise

Letting your dog enjoy the outdoors also means paying attention to his happiness. If his barking is loud and constant, it can certainly disturb the neighbors.

Please be understanding and patient with our young pups who are still learning.

Dog parks in Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Dog parks are the only public places where you can let your dog run free.

Take advantage of the facilities available for your dog in the borough: Dog parks in Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Need some advice?

Do you feel like your dog doesn’t play well with other dogs at the park?

Free dog training workshops are available at many of the city’s dog parks to help you: Consult the page

Report an issue

To report a dog that bites or behaves aggressively (whether it’s your own or a neighbor’s), animal abuse, or any other situation that requires our attention, you can do so by phone. 

311

Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

From outside Montreal: 514-872-0311

Find your lost pet or report a stray animal

Have you lost your pet? Don’t panic.

Someone may have found your pet and took it to a shelter. If it’s wearing a tag or has a microchip, they may contact you directly.

Report a lost or stray animal

Saying goodbye to your pet 

Have life’s ups and downs forced you to part ways with your furry friend? You have resources available to help you.