Animal Control By-law

Town By-law

This page highlights information contained within Midland's Animal Control By-law, based on frequently asked questions. Please read the full by-law for details. 

By-law Number: 2024-36
Last Updated: 2024
Purpose: Prohibits or regulates the keeping of certain animals within Midland.

Details

By-law # 2024-36
Last Updated 2024
Purpose Prohibits or regulates the keeping of certain animals within Midland.

Information specifically applicable to dogs is contained within the Licensing & Control of Dogs By-law.

Restrictions

  • No more than two cats over the age of 12 weeks can be kept at any one time in a dwelling unit.
  • No more than two rabbits can be kept at any one time in a dwelling unit, except upon lands assessed and zoned as farmlands.
  • The bylaw contains a list of animals that cannot be kept on any property, as well as a list of animals that can only be kept on lands assessed and zoned as farmlands.

Feeding of Wildlife 

Intentionally feeding a wild animal or leaving food/attractants is not permitted. The by-law outlines specific exceptions to this rule.

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