Animal Control

Dogs

The Village of Burk’s Falls requires all dogs within the Village to be licensed and to wear tags at all times the animal is off the home owner’s property. Having your animal licensed and tagged assists the By-law Officer in returning animals that have strayed from home.

An animal that is unclaimed will be transported to Bracebridge SPCA for safe keeping until an owner can be identified. All impound fees and retrieval costs associated with the animal are the owner’s responsibility. The owner will be required to purchase a valid dog tag and failure to do so will result in additional penalties.

Dog tags can be purchased at the Village of Burk’s Falls municipal office on an annual basis. The cost associated with an animal tag varies based on the spay or neuter status of the dog. Residents within the Village are permitted to have no more than three dogs per property.

License Fees 

Spay or Neutered - $8.00       

Intact-  - $10.00       
Replacement Tag - $ 5.00
Impound Fee - $50.00

If you would like to make a complaint regarding excessive barking, stray dogs or animal feces, you are asked to fill out a confidential complaint form. As By-law enforcement is complaint driven, a registered complaint is required in order for the by-law to be enforced.

By-law Officer: Braden Bradford bylaw@burksfalls.ca 705.358.6230

Leash Free Dog Park

The Village is pleased to offer residents with dogs a lush, green space right in Village where dogs can socialize, run and play with other dogs. The Dog Park is located at 140B Dimsdale Street just to the east of the baseball diamonds of the Knight Brothers Park. The Dog Park is fully fenced in, offers plenty of running room and is supplied with "poop and scoop" bags for owners. Dogs are not permitted within the Recreation Fields while off their leash as we would like to ensure our Recreation Fields are left free from deification.

Cats

The Village does not require cats to be registered in the same manner as dogs. However, residents wishing to voluntarily register their cat can do so through the municipal office. Similar to dog tags, cat tags assist with quick and convent return of animals. At no time are animals permitted to run at large within the Village. 

Livestock/Exotic Animals

The Village of Burk’s Falls regulates all exotic animals and livestock kept within the Village. For rules and regulations governing livestock and exotic animals along with an application, please refer to By-law No.2017-17 Care and Control of Poultry Livestock and Exotic Animals.

Wildlife

Although the Village is situated in a natural environment, it is uncommon for wildlife to be seen within the Village limits. Council strongly discourages residents from feeding wildlife outside of birds as this can attract unwanted wildlife. Should you come across a bear, deer, raccoon or similar wildlife, the first step is to exercise caution removing yourself from the situation calmly.

Animal Welfare

Cruelty to any animal is not tolerated in Ontario. If you think an animal is in distress or is being abused, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625). For additional information please visit Ontario Animal Welfare.

Contact Bear With Us or for other animals visit the Ontario Wildlife Rescue to locate a suitable location for other animals.