Roaming, Loose or Off-leash Pets

Dogs

• All dogs must be leashed and under control when leaving your property.
• You must have the ability to keep your dog under control to avoid unwanted contact with other people or animals.
• Dogs living on rural properties of 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres) or more can run free if they remain on the owner’s private property.
• Hunting dogs can be off leash with the permission of the property owner and while under the control of a responsible pet owner.
• For off-leash play, you can visit two off-leash dog parks operated by the City of Greater Sudbury in partnership with community volunteers.

Cats

Cats may roam outdoors; however, they must:

• have an up-to-date licence
• be microchipped and
• be spayed or neutered.

Keep non-sterilized dogs and cats in heat indoors or under the complete control of the owner.

Roaming Animal Complaints

By-law Compliance and Enforcement Services will respond to complaints to pick up any animal roaming at large, if the animal is:

• In distress, injured or ill
• Causing damage or creating a nuisance
• Showing signs of being lost