Animal Services

Animal Shelter for domestic animals impounded within the Township of Asphodel-Norwood is provided by the Northumberland Humane Society

Frequently requested animal control by-laws can be found on the Township’s By-laws page.

The Dog Owners Liability Act came into effect in 1990. It was amended in August 2005 to include broader powers to deal with dangerous dogs in general, as well as a ban on pit bulls. 

Lifetime Dog tags are available through the Municipal Office.

Dog Tag Licence Application

Fees

• If registered on/before April 30: $15.00 (neutered male or spayed female)
• If registered on/before April 30: $20.00 (not spayed nor neutered)
• If registered after April 30: $20.00 (neutered male or spayed female)
• If registered after April 30: $25.00 (not spayed nor neutered)
• Replacement tags: $10.00

Annual invoices are due by April 30 each year. 

Penalties

Effective May 1 annually, an administrative fee of $5.00 will be applied to your account for unpaid fees. In addition, a monthly penalty of 1.25% will be applied to accounts over 30 days in arrears.

Any person or persons who keep more than three (3) dogs, aged six (6) months and over, at one location, must obtain a Kennel Licence.

Please refer to Section 8 of the Dog Control By-law as found on the By-laws page for more information; and Schedule B of said By-law for an Application for a Kennel Licence.

Note: Herding Dogs and/or Livestock Guardian Dogs actively used in bona fide farming operations are exempt from the Dog Control By-law, however, registered farm owners are asked to notify the Municipality of the number and type of dogs kept on the premises.

Rabies clinics are offered through Peterborough Public Health (PPH).