In accordance with by-law no. 650-2014, a dog & cat license is mandatory within the Town of Hudson Limits. The cost of the license is $20 for a dog and $10 for a cat. Should the licence be lost, the guardian of the animal must obtain another licence. The cost of this replacement is $5.00. A maximum of 3 dogs per household, and no maximum for cats.
Note that dog licenses expire on December 31 of each year. A new invoice will be sent automatically every year. If your dog dies or if you don’t have your dog anymore, you should advise the Town Hall at 450-458-5347.
The license application must indicate the family name, first name, domicile and telephone number of the owner/custodian, as well as information identifying the dog to be licensed: breed or type, colour and sex. If available, the tattoo number and the Canadian Kennel Club registration number should also be specified.
No license shall be issued without proof that the dog has been inoculated against rabies.
It is forbidden to any owner or custodian of a dog in the Town of Hudson to allow the dog to roam in the streets or public places, as well as on private property without the consent of the owner or occupant of the property.
Dogs may go on all the pedestrian paths in the Town but must be leashed at all times.
Owners/custodians must pick up dog feces in all public places and on any private property other than their own.
So that your dog can burn off excess energy, the Town of Hudson provides residents with a dog run at 725 Main. This spacious exercise area is fenced-in, so that your dog can run off-leash.
It is strongly recommended to ensure that your dog has complete, up-to-date vaccination coverage and is properly protected against transmissible internal and external parasites.
Code of conduct in dog exercise areas
No dog may be in the designated area without an adult in attendance at all times
The owner/custodian may bring only two dogs at a time to the dog run or on trails
The owner/custodian is responsible for the dog’s behaviour. The owner/custodian must maintain voice control of their dogs at all times.
It is not permitted to disturb or chase people or wildlife
Females in heat and sick dogs are prohibited in the dog run
Aggressive dogs must be kept out of the area
The owner/custodian must pick up dog feces
The following by-laws apply to domestic cats.
Meow so as to disturb the peace or annoy neighbours
Cause damage to the property of others
Enter on private property
Enter a park, playground or other public place
Ensure that the animal complies with regulations
Feed, shelter and provide the animal with basic care requirements
Refrain from abandoning the animal