Having a kennel in West Elgin

You need a kennel licence permit if you have more than 3 dogs, plan on breeding dogs, or are boarding dogs.

We inspect kennels in our Municipality every year.

Getting a kennel licence 

We will issue your kennel licence permit after you have completed these steps:

1. Submitting a kennel licence application;
2. Having our Animal Control Officer inspect your kennel;
3. Having our Planner approve your property zoning;
4. Having our Chief Building Official approve your kennel facility;
5. Paying our kennel permit fee.

You must renew your application and pay the $150.00 fee at the beginning of each year. We accept payment by debit, cash, or cheque at the Municipal Office or by leaving payment in our drop-box beside the front door.

Kennel Inspection Checklist

Kennel inspections must be completed annually by the Animal Officer and/or the By-Law Officer and with the Kennel Inspection Checklist.