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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT
DOG CONTROL BYLAW NO. 3250, 2008
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL AND REGULATION OF DOGS
WITHIN THE CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT
Where the purposes of a municipality include providing for the good government of its
community; providing for services, laws and other matters for community benefit;
providing for the stewardship of the public assets of its community; and fostering the
economic, social and environmental well being of its community;
The Council of the City of Prince Rupert, in an open meeting assembled, enacts the
following:
100.
This bylaw is divided into the following parts:
Part I
Administration
Part II
Licencing
Part III
Control
Part IV
Impounding & Enforcement
Part V
General Provisions
Schedule "A"
Interpretation
Schedule "B"
Fees and Charges
Schedule "C"
Warning Signage - Dogs
Schedule "D"
Restricted Dogs
PART I - ADMINISTRATION
200.
For the purposes of this Bylaw, the Council shall appoint a Bylaw Officer, who
shall have the authority of an Animal Control Officer as defined under the
Community Charter.
200.1 All authority delegated under this Bylaw to an Animal Control Officer or
Bylaw Officer, shall also include a Peace Officer.
201.
The Council also hereby delegates to the City Manager, the authority to
administer this Bylaw in its entirety.
201.1 The City Manager shall mean the Chief Administrative Officer or the
person appointed by Council to fulfill the duties as defined under the
Community Charter, or appointed under the authority of an Officers Bylaw
enacted by the municipality.
201.2 Notwithstanding any agreements that must be entered into by bylaw and
without limiting the delegation of authority under Section 201, the City
Manager may enter into an agreement with any person or organization to
provide for the establishment, maintenance, operation and regulating of a
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Pound or Animal Shelter and/or for the enforcement of any provisions
under this Bylaw.
202.
The Chief Financial Officer of the municipality, or the person appointed by
Council with the tasks and duties of Financial Officer as provided for under the
Community Charter shall receive all funds from the Pound that are collected
under the authority of this Bylaw.
PART II - LICENCING
300.
Every person within the City who owns or keeps a dog shall obtain a valid
licence, by applying in writing to the Bylaw Officer on the form provided and
paying the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw.
300.1
Upon application and payment of all prescribed fees, the Bylaw Officer
shall issue to the owner of a dog, a numbered licence tag, stamped for
the current year, and the owner shall securely affix and keep affixed,
the licence tag to the dog's collar.
300.2
Every person applying for a licence for a sterilized dog must present a
certificate from a qualified veterinarian confirming that the dog has
been sterilized.
300.3
Every person who has obtained a licence for an unsterilized dog and,
within six (6) months of the purchase of the licence, presents a
certificate from a qualified veterinarian certifying that the dog has been
sterilized, shall be entitled to a refund of the difference in the licence
fees between a sterilized dog and an unsterilized dog.
300.4
Every owner of a dog that has been certified by a qualified veterinarian
as being too old or physically unable to undergo the necessary surgery
to sterilize the dog shall be able to obtain a licence for the dog upon
payment of the required fee for a sterilized dog.
301.
The Bylaw Officer shall issue to an owner of a dog, a replacement licence upon
payment of the fee as set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw and after being
satisfied that the original licence has been lost or stolen.
302.
The licence fees paid for any dog are not refundable except for the rebate
allowed by subsection 300.3 of this Bylaw.
303.
An owner of a dog may transfer a valid licence, only if:
303.1
the dog is currently licensed by another municipality in the Province
of British Columbia and the owner surrenders such licence and pays
the fee set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw; or
303.2
the owner replaces a licenced dog which has died and applies to the
Bylaw Officer for transfer of the licence and pays any applicable fees.
303.3
For certainty, section 303.2 shall mean that an owner may apply under
the provisions of this section whereby the deceased dog has been
replaced by another dog.
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304.
A licence shall be required for but no fee payable for a Special Needs Dog.
305.
The Bylaw Officer shall maintain a record of all licences issued pursuant to this
Bylaw, including the names and addresses of all dog owners; the description
and licence number of all dogs; and the date that the licences were issued; and
the fee that was paid.
306.
No person shall without lawful excuse, remove, obscure or deface a valid
licence which has been affixed to a dog's collar, or any other identification
worn by an animal.
307.
Upon the request from the Bylaw Officer, any person found with an animal
that is required under this Bylaw to be registered and/or licenced, shall
produce for inspection, the required licence. This provision does not relieve a
person from complying with section 300 in its entirety.
308.
A licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall be valid from January 01st and
shall expire on December 31st of the year in which it is issued.
PART III - CONTROL
400.
No owner of an animal shall permit the animal to be at large in the City or to
trespass on any private property.
401.
The number of dogs is limited to a maximum of three (3) within any household.
401.1 Anyone keeping, harbouring or sheltering more than three (3) dogs, shall
apply for a "Kennel" licence and shall operate as a "Kennel" as required
by this bylaw and provided that it is a permitted use within the
municipal zoning bylaw and Official Community Plan bylaw, and
complies with any other municipal bylaw as required.
401.2 A kennel licence shall be obtained by applying to the City and paying the
prescribed kennel licence fee set our in Schedule "B".
401.3 No kennel shall be permitted unless:
a)
there is 24 sq. ft. of floor space provided for each dog;
b)
the kennel complies with all of the laws and regulations in force in
the Province of British Columbia and all City bylaws;
c)
a building permit for the kennel has been obtained in accordance
with the provisions of the City of Prince Rupert Building Bylaw.
401.4 A kennel licence may be suspended or revoked at any time by the Bylaw
Officer or the authorized representative of the City if the provisions of
this bylaw are not observed by the licensee.
401.5 Every licensee shall, at all reasonable times, permit the Bylaw Officer, the
authorized representative of the City, or any assistant to the Bylaw
Officer, to enter and inspect any kennel for the purpose of ascertaining
whether the provisions of this bylaw are being observed.
401.6 Every kennel licence issued under this Bylaw:
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a)
expires on December 31st of the year in which it is issued;
b)
is valid only in respect of the kennel for which it is issued; and
c)
shall be renewed no later than April 1st in the following calendar
year.
402.
Notwithstanding designated off leash areas as provided for in this Bylaw, every
person who owns, keeps or has custody, care or control of a dog, shall keep the
dog on a leash and under control while on any highway, school property, park or
other public place in the City.
403.
Every person who has care, custody or control of a dog in a public place, or on
any highway, school property, park or private property other than their own
residence, shall:
403.1 carry a plastic bag or other impermeable means to pick up and properly
dispose of any excrement left by their dog;
403.1.1 shall produce immediately upon the request of a Bylaw Officer or
a Peace Officer the plastic bag or other impermeable device or
means as required under section 403.1;
403.2 immediately remove and dispose of, in a waste container, or by other
sanitary means, any excrement deposited by the dog;
403.3 Section 403 shall not include private property whereby the owner of the
property has consented to having accepted custody, care or control of a
dog regardless of whether it is under their own control or that of another
person.
404.
Every person who owns, keeps or has custody, care or control of a dog, shall not
permit or cause any dog to cry, bark, yelp, howl or make other noises or sound
which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, comfort, convenience or
enjoyment of others within the neighbourhood or in the vicinity of where the
dog is kept.
404.1 This Section 404, shall also apply to any animal in the care, custody,
control or ownership of a person;
405.
Every person who owns, keeps or has custody, care or control of a dog shall
ensure that the dog is being cared for in a responsible and humane manner as
defined in Schedule "B".
406.
Every person who owns, keeps or has custody, care or control of a dog, may
allow their dog to be off-leash in a designated area, provided that the person:
a)
carries a leash at all times; and
b)
keeps the dog in view at all times; and
c)
maintains effective control of the dog so that the dog immediately
returns when signaled or called; and
d)
immediately leashes the dog if it displays any aggressive
behaviour; and
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e)
carries a plastic bag or similar impermeable means to pick up and
properly dispose of any excrement left by their dog in the off-
leash area.
407.
Council may from time to time, by Schedule to the bylaw, designate areas in the
City that are:
a)
restricted zones - areas in which dogs are not permitted;
b)
off- leash zones - areas in which dogs are permitted off-leash,
notwithstanding those dogs that are prohibited from off-leash
areas as required under this Bylaw.
408.
The owner of a "Vicious Dog" or of a "Restricted Dog" shall:
408.1 not permit or allow the dog to be in a designated off-leash area in the City
at any time;
408.2 ensure that the dog is muzzled and leashed when in public places;
408.3 not permit or allow the dog to be in the front yard, unless the dog is
properly leashed and muzzled and under the control of a competent
person;
408.4 in accordance with the fee set out in Schedule "B", purchase from the
City, warning signage, as outlined in Schedule "C", with the signage to
be displayed in such a manner as to ensure that it is plainly and clearly
visible from the front street or sidewalk;
408.5 ensure that the back or rear yard of their own private property is properly
secured by a fence with a minimum height of six (6) feet and properly
contains the dog or in the alternative that there is a properly constructed
pen of sufficient strength and design to both contain the dog and allow
enough room for the dog to comfortably move around;
408.5.1
Where an owner, under this section, has opted for the
construction of a pen, in place of a fence, then the owner
shall ensure that the dog is properly leashed, muzzled and
under the control of a competent person when on their
private property, but outside of the pen.
408.6 For the purpose of this Bylaw, a "Restricted Dog" dog shall be defined in
Schedule "D".
408.7 A "Vicious Dog" shall be defined as a dog that:
i.
according to the records of the Municipality, has killed or injured a
person or pet, or without provocation, has demonstrated "aggressive
behaviour" or aggressively pursued or harassed a person; or
ii. that, to the knowledge of the owner, has killed or injured a person or
pet, or without provocation, has aggressively pursued or harassed a
person or demonstrated aggressive behaviour towards another person
or animal.
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408.8 For the purposes of this Bylaw, a "Dangerous Dog" shall be defined as a
dog that:
i.
has killed or seriously injured a person,
ii.
has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal, while in a public
place or while on private property, other than property owned or
occupied by the person responsible for the dog,
iii.
a Bylaw Officer or Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is
likely to kill or seriously injure a person;
PART IV - IMPOUNDING & ENFORCEMENT
500.
The Bylaw Officer may seize and impound:
500.1 any animal found at large in the City;
500.2 an unleashed dog found on any highway or public place;
500.3 an unlicensed dog.
501.
If an animal is known to have inflicted a bite on another animal or person, then it
may be kept in isolation, and if it is determined by a veterinarian that the animal
is suffering from rabies or any other transmittable or contagious disease, the
Bylaw Officer may immediately destroy the animal.
501.1 Except where the Bylaw Officer has made an application to the Provincial
Court for an order that a Dangerous Dog be destroyed or has determined
that a Vicious Dog suffers from rabies or transmittable or contagious
disease and is to be destroyed, the owner of a Dangerous or Vicious Dog
impounded pursuant to this Bylaw, may reclaim the dog after the 21-day
impounding period, or at such earlier time as the Bylaw Officer may
determine, on application to the Bylaw Officer and upon establishing
proof of ownership of the dog, payment of the fees set out in the
Schedules to this Bylaw and delivery to the Bylaw Officer of an executed
statement in the form supplied by the Bylaw Officer.
501.2 If the Dangerous Dog which has been impounded pursuant to section 501
of this Bylaw, is not reclaimed after the 21-day impounding period, or at
such earlier time as determined by the Bylaw Officer, the Bylaw Officer
may, at any time thereafter, cause the dog to be destroyed.
501.3 Further to section 501.2 and for certainty, only in cases where the owner
of the Dangerous Dog or Vicious Dog has requested a further period of
time in which to construct an enclosure for the dog, the Bylaw Officer
may extend the time limit to reclaim the dog for a period of time not to
exceed 30 days, provided that payment in advance has been received for
all fees prescribed in the applicable Schedules that are attached to and
form part of this Bylaw.
502.
The Bylaw Officer shall keep or cause to be kept every impounded animal in the
pound for a minimum of ninety-six (96) hours after impoundment, unless:
502.1 it is reclaimed sooner by the rightful owner, or
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502.2 it is suffering from an incurable disease or severe injury.
503.
Subject to the provisions of this bylaw, an impounded animal may be reclaimed
by an owner after:
503.1 providing satisfactory proof of ownership and where applicable, proof of
sterilization of the animal; and
503.2 paying the impoundment and maintenance fees as set forth in Schedule
"B", which is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw; and
503.3 paying, in addition to the impoundment and maintenance fees, the
required licence fees for any animal as required.
504.
The Bylaw Officer may euthanize, offer for sale, offer by means of adoption, or
transfer to another animal shelter any impounded animal that remains
unclaimed after the expiration of the minimum impoundment period.
505.
The Bylaw Officer may remove, euthanize and cremate any animal at the request
of the owner after payment of the fees set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw are
made to the City.
506.
The Bylaw Officer may require that:
506.1 a written record is maintained which records the descriptions, date, time
and location of each impoundment of any animal;
506.2 a record of all dispositions whether by destruction, private sale, adoption
or transfer is kept. Such record shall include the names and addresses of
the person purchasing, adopting or reclaiming any impounded animal;
506.3 any dog or cat, over the age of six (6) months offered for sale by the City,
is sterilized at the purchaser's expense, prior to completion of the sale and
release from the pound;
506.4 when a dog or cat that is under five (5) months of age and is to be
purchased, that all reasonable steps are taken to encourage animal
sterilized at the appropriate time;
506.5 a record of all monies received pursuant to this Bylaw is kept.
507.
Where applicable, the Bylaw Officer, with sufficient or satisfactory proof that the
animal has been sterilized within (1) month of its release from the pound, shall
reimburse or credit the owner with an amount equivalent to the difference
between the impoundment fee for a sterilized animal and an unsterilized animal.
PART V - GENERAL PROVISIONS
600.
In accordance with the Community Charter, the Bylaw Officer may, at all
reasonable times, enter onto any real property within the City for the purposes of
ascertaining whether the provisions of this Bylaw are being complied with.
601.
Every person who takes any animal, or attempts to take any animal lawfully in
the custody of the Bylaw Officer, or who interferes with, obstructs or impedes
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the Bylaw Officer in the lawful performance of their duties is guilty of an offence
under this Bylaw.
601.1 This section shall also include the Poundkeeper, and the Pound in which
the animal is in custody.
601.2 For the purposes of this section, Bylaw Officer shall also include Peace
Officer.
602.
This Bylaw shall be enforceable through either the City of Prince Rupert's Ticket
Information Bylaw No. 2783, 1992 as it may be amended from time to time or in
the alternative, under the authority of the Offence Act.
603.
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or
permits anything to be done in contravention or violation of this Bylaw, or who
neglects or refrains from doing anything required to be done under the
provisions of this Bylaw, shall be guilty of an offence punishable on summary
conviction and liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and not less than $1,000.
604.
If a Court of competent jurisdiction declares any phrase, sentence or section of
this Bylaw as being invalid, then the invalid portion shall be severed and the
severance shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
605.
This bylaw may be cited as the "DOG CONTROL BYLAW No. 3250, 2008".
606.
The Dog Licence and Control Bylaw No. 3186, 2004 and any amendments thereto
are hereby repealed.
607.
Unless specifically provided for elsewhere in this Bylaw, this Bylaw shall come
into force and effect upon adoption.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 14th Day of January, 2008
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 14th Day of January, 2008
READ A THIRD TIME THIS 14th Day of January, 2008
FINALLY CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th Day of January, 2008
_____________________________
MAYOR
_____________________________
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATOR
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SCHEDULE "A"
SCHEDULE "A"
INTERPRETATIONS:
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Aggressive Behaviour" means snarling, growling, or pursuing another animal or
person;
"Animal" means any domestic animal not covered as "wildlife" under provincial
legislation, other than a human being;
"Animal Control Officer" means the person or persons appointed as an Animal
Control Officer or a Bylaw Officer by Council, and his duly authorized
representatives, to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw;
"At large" means when not on the property of the owner; or
i)
not under the immediate charge and control of a responsible and
competent person; or
ii)
not under the direct control or within the immediate vicinity of the
owner when in an unauthorized off-leash area;
"Bylaw Officer" means the person or persons appointed by Council as a Bylaw
Officer or an Animal Control Officer, and his duly authorized representatives, to
enforce the provisions of this Bylaw and for the purpose of this Bylaw, both an
Animal Control Officer and a Bylaw Officer shall mean the same person;
"Chief Financial Officer" means the person appointed by Council with the
responsibilities of Financial Officer as defined in the Community Charter or as
provided for under a bylaw of the City;
"City" means the City of Prince Rupert;
"City Manager" means the Chief Administrative Officer or the person appointed
by Council to fulfill the duties as defined under the Community Charter, or
appointed under the authority of an Officers Bylaw enacted by the municipality;
"Community Charter" means the Community Charter SBC 2003, Chapter 26, as
amended from time to time;
"Council" means the Council of the City of Prince Rupert;
"Dangerous Dog" means a dog that:
i)
has killed or seriously injured a person,
ii)
has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal, while in a public
place or while on private property, other than property owned or
occupied by the person responsible for the dog,
iii)
a Bylaw Officer or Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is
likely to kill or seriously injure a person;
"Dog" means any animal of the canine species being 6 months of age or greater,
irrespective of sex;
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SCHEDULE "A"
"Impounded" means when a dog is seized, delivered, received or taken into the
pound or in the custody of the Bylaw Officer or Pound keeper;
"Leash" means a device, or use of a device, constructed of leather, nylon or other
similar strong material that is no more than six (6) feet in length and no less than three
(3) feet and of sufficient strength and design to restrain the size and strength of
animal for which it will be (or is being) used. One end must remain securely affixed
to a collar or harness securely attached to the animal with the other end held by a
person capable of controlling the animal at all times;
"Licence" means a licence tag for an animal issued by the Bylaw Officer;
"Municipality" means the City of Prince Rupert;
"Muzzled" means fastened or controlled so as to prevent biting by means of a
humane fastening or covering device of adequate strength placed over the mouth;
"Off Leash Area" means an area of the City-owned property designated by signs
which defines the geographic area and or times that dogs are permitted off-leash and
as defined in Schedule "C";
"Owner" includes any person who owns, possesses, or harbours any dog, or has
custody, control or care of any dog;
"Park" means and includes public parks, playgrounds, squares, greens, driveways,
roadways, paths, (including buildings) which are posted, designated and or zoned as
park by the City of Prince Rupert;
"Peace Officer" means a Police Officer or Constable of the R.C.M.P. or successor
police force within the City of Prince Rupert and shall also include any other person
so employed for the preservation and maintenance of the public peace;
"Person" includes any corporation, partnership or party and the heirs, executors,
administrators and other legal representatives of such person to whom the context
can apply according to law;
"Pound" means any facility or Animal Shelter established, maintained, or operated as
a pound in accordance with this Bylaw;
"Poundkeeper" means the person or organization employed, or contracted, from time
to time by the City for the purpose of establishment, maintenance, operation and
regulation of a pound in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, including the
care, euthanasia and disposal of the animals, and the collection and remission of fees,
and shall include any assistant Pound keeper so employed;
"Public Place" means any place outside of the property or normal residence of the
owner and shall include any highway, school property, park, private property, and
publicly owned property;
"Restricted Dog" means any dog as defined in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw;
"Special Needs Dog" means any dog trained by a recognized and accredited
institution to provide assistance to a hearing or visually impaired or physically
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SCHEDULE "A"
challenged person, or a dog used by the RCMP, search & rescue society and those
used in support of immigration and customs service;
"Sterilized" shall mean any spayed or neutered animal for which a certificate has
been issued by a veterinarian indicating that the animal has been sterilized;
"Unlicensed animal" means any animal in which a licence is required and for which
the licence for the current year has not been paid as provided for in this Bylaw, or to
which the tag as provided for by this Bylaw, is not attached;
"Vicious Dog" means a dog that:
iii. according to the records of the Municipality, has killed or injured a
person or pet, or without provocation, has demonstrated "aggressive
behaviour" or aggressively pursued or harassed a person; or
iv. that, to the knowledge of the owner, has killed or injured a person or pet,
or without provocation, has aggressively pursued or harassed a person or
demonstrated aggressive behaviour towards another person or animal.
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SCHEDULE "B"
SCHEDULE "B" - FEES, CHARGES & RESPONSIBLE CARE
For the purpose of this Schedule, a Vicious Dog may also mean a Dangerous Dog
1.00 DOG LICENCE FEES*
CATEGORY
On or Before
March 01
After
March 01
Dogs
$ 50.00
$ 70.00
Dogs - Sterilized with certification**
$ 20.00
$ 40.00
Vicious Dogs
$ 200.00
$ 250.00
Restricted Dogs
$ 200.00
$ 250.00
Restricted Dogs - Sterilized with certification**
$ 150.00
$ 200.00
Vicious Dogs - Sterilization with certification**
$ 150.00
$ 200.00
Special Needs Dogs
N/A
N/A
All Dogs under 6 months (as certified by a veterinarian)**
N/A
N/A
Replacement Licence Tags
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
Kennel Licence (per dog)
$ 100.00
$120.00
Warning Signage - included in Restricted or Vicious Dog Licence
N/A
N/A
* All Fees listed are for a single dog, per year, commencing in January 2008
** Certification required from a qualified veterinarian
1.10 IMPOUNDMENT FEES
CATEGORY
FIRST
OFFENCE
SECOND
OFFENCE
SUBSEQUENT
OFFENCES
Licenced Dogs
$ 50.00
$ 85.00
$ 135.00
Unlicensed Dogs
$ 90.00
(Plus Licence fee)
-
-
Vicious Dogs
$ 250.00
$ 500.00
$ 1000.00
Restricted Dogs
$ 250.00
$ 500.00
$ 1000.00
For any other Animal
$ 50.00
plus additional costs
incurred
1.20 MAINTENANCE FEES
For each twenty-four (24) hour period or fraction thereof of impoundment, after the first or
initial (24) hour period of impoundment:
Dogs
$ 15.00
Vicious Dogs
$ 25.00
Restricted Dogs
$ 25.00
Other Animals
$ 15.00
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SCHEDULE "B" - FEES, CHARGES & RESPONSIBLE CARE
1.30 REMOVAL, DISPOSAL & CREMATION FEES
BURIAL
CREMATION
Dog - 50 lbs. and under
$ 125.00
$ 90.00
Dog - 51 lbs and over.
$ 150.00
$ 110.00
Cats
$ 75.00
$ 55.00
1.40 EUTHANASIA
Dogs or Cats
$ 40.00
All other animals
$ 50.00
1.50 RESPONSIBLE & HUMANE CARE
Dog owners and those with a dog in their care or custody are to provide the basic
requirements for the dog and shall comply with the following:
clean potable drinking water at all times and suitable food of sufficient quantity
and quality to allow for the normal growth and maintenance of normal body
weight;
food and water receptacles which are kept clean and disinfected and so located
as to avoid contamination by excreta;
the opportunity for daily exercise sufficient to maintain good health, including
the opportunity to be unfettered from a fixed area for a reasonable length of time
each day, while not running at large;
immediate veterinary medical care when the animal exhibits signs of pain or
suffering.
No person shall keep an animal outside of a residence for extended periods of time unless
the animal is provided with outside shelter that:
ensures protection from heat, cold, water, and water vapour that is appropriate
to the animal's weight and type of coat and provides sufficient space to allow the
animal the ability to turn about freely and to easily stand, sit, and lie in a normal
position;
is at least 1.5 times the length of the animal and at least the animal's length in
width, and at least as high as the animal's height measured from the floor to the
highest point of the animal when standing in a normal position, plus 10%;
provides sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays of the sun at
all times; and
is regularly cleaned and sanitized and from which all excreta is removed at least
once a day.
Unless permitted elsewhere in this Bylaw, no person shall cause an animal to be tied or
fastened to a fixed object where a choke, collar, or choke chain forms part of the securing
apparatus, or where a rope, chain or cord is directly tied around the animal's neck.
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SCHEDULE "B" - FEES, CHARGES & RESPONSIBLE CARE
No person shall cause an animal to be confined in an enclosed space, including a vehicle,
without adequate ventilation.
No person shall transport an animal in a vehicle inside or outside of the passenger
compartment unless the animal is adequately confined or unless it is secured in a body or
harness or other manner of fastening which is adequate to prevent the animal from falling
off or from the vehicle or otherwise injuring itself.
No person shall abandon or cause to be abandoned, any animal within the municipality.
No person shall in any way, use poison, air pellet guns, bows and arrows, firearms, sling
shots, or similar devices on any dog within the municipality.
No person shall offer for sale or offer free of charge, or otherwise discard of or dispose of any
dog, cat, pup, kitten or other animal on any highway, vacant land, boulevard, parking lot or
public place within the municipality.
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SCHEDULE "C" - WARNING SIGNAGE
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SCHEDULE "D" - RESTRICTED DOGS
The following are deemed to be "Restricted Dogs" for the purposes of this Bylaw, and shall
include any dog of mixed breeding which includes, but is not limited to the following
breeds:
1. Pit Bull
2. Pit Bull Terrier
3. American Pit Bull Terrier
4. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
5. American Staffordshire Terrier
6. Cane Corso
7. Italian Mastiff
8. Presa Canarios
9. Fila Brasileiro
10. Argentinean Dogo
11. Any dog which has the appearance and physical characteristics
predominantly conforming to the standards for any of the above breeds as
established by the Canadian Kennel Club, or the American Kennel Club, or
the United Kennel Club and as determined by a veterinarian licensed to
practice in the Province of British Columbia.