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## BY-LAW 2025-36
## BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE RESPONSIBLE ANIMAL OWNERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BONFIELD
WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 authorize a municipality to pass by-laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in particular, paragraphs 5, 8 and 9 of subsection 10(2) authorize by-laws respecting: the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the municipality; the protection of persons and property and animals;
AND WHEREAS subsection 8(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 provides that a by-law under section 10 of that Act respecting a matter may regulate or prohibit and, as part of the power to regulate or prohibit respecting the matter, may require a Person to do things respecting the matter or may provide for a system of Licenses respecting the matter;
AND WHEREAS Section 103(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 provides that if a by-law provide for the seizure and impounding of Animals being At Large and the sale of impounded animals;
is passed regulating or prohibiting with respect to the being At Large of Animals, the by-law may AND WHEREAS section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 authorizes a municipality that Act is guilty of an offence;
to pass by-laws providing that a Person who contravenes a by-law of the Municipality passed under AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 further authorizes a municipality, amongst other things, to delegate its authority, to impose fees or charges, to provide for inspections, and to make orders to discontinue activity or to do work;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield deems it advisable to enact a by-law providing for the control and care of Animals in the Municipality for the health and safety of the public;
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield hereby enacts as follows:
1 - DEFINITIONS
for the purpose of carrying out animal control duties in the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield.
As used in this by-law, the following terms shall have the meaning hereinafter ascribed to them: "Animal Control Officer" means a person employed by or an agency contracted by the Corporation and caring for animals taken in by any Animal Control Officer or By-Law Enforcement Officer;
"Animal Shelter" means any premises designated by the Corporation for the purpose of impounding
"At large" means animal which is found in any place other than the premises of its owner and not under the control of any person by way of a leash of a maximum length of two (2) meters held by a person, or when an animal is not on a leash which is securely affixed to a permanent structure from which the animal cannot escape;
on behalf of the Corporation to carry out by-law enforcement duties.
"By-Law Enforcement Officer" means any by-law enforcement officer employed by or appointed
"Cat" means a feline over the age of six weeks of any breed of domesticated cat or crossbreed domesticated cat;
"Corporation" means the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield.
"Dangerous Dog" means a dog considered to be dangerous under this by-law if it has attacked or bitten a person or other domestic animal.
"Dog" means any member of the canine species family.
"Dwelling Unit" means one or more rooms connected together as a self-contained, separate unit in the same building comprising all or part of the building and constituting an independent housekeeping unit for residential occupancy;
"Farm Dog" means a dog that is trained and kept for the purpose of controlling or protecting livestock and poultry on a farm property and is actively used as such.
any person, group of persons, partnership or corporation engaged in the
commercial business or breeding, buying, selling or boarding dogs.
"Kennel" means
"License" means the receipt issued by the municipality or its authorized agents, upon payment of the appropriate license fee.
"Livestock" means any domestic fowl (including but not limited to, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks, etc..), domestic rabbits (when more than 3 rabbits are kept) horses, donkeys, mules, bulls, oxen, cows or other cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, llamas, mink, emus or ostriches used or kept for agricultural or any other purposes.
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield.
"Officer" means a By-law Enforcement Officer or an Animal Control Officer, employed by or appointed by the Municipality.
"Owner" means any person, group of persons, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping or harbouring a dog or cat. "Owns" or "Owned" shall have a corresponding meaning. Where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of the minor.
"Police Work Dog" means a dog trained to aid law enforcement officers and being used for police
work purposes for the protection of the public including the investigation or crime and the
apprehension of law violators and used as such.
"Public property" means any property owned by or under the control of the municipality including, but not limited to, municipal buildings (office, PW shop, fire halls), parks, beaches, roads, sidewalks,
"Purebred" means a dog which is registered or eligible for registration in the register of the Canadian Kennel Club Incorporated or of a class designated as purebred in the regulations.
"Restraint" means an animal is under restraint within the meaning of this by-law if it is on his owner's property; out on a leash; or at "heel" beside person and obedient to that person's commands.
"Running at large" means an animal being off leash or an animal not under control of a person or any animal found on any property not owned by the owner of the animal where authorization to do so has not been obtained from the landowner, or in a public park not designated by the Township of
"Service Animal" means a registered animal that has been trained or is being trained to provide service for a person who, because of a disability as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11, as amended, requires that service animal and used as such.
"Spayed female" means a female animal which has been operated upon by a licensed veterinarian
to prevent conception.
"Veterinary Hospital" means any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian
for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals.
"Zoning By-law" means all current By-laws and amendments thereto and any subsequent By-laws which may be enacted in substitution therefore under the Planning Act with respect to land use within the Township of Bonfield.
SECTION 2 - ENFORCEMENT
2.1 The provisions of this by-law shall be enforced by a By-law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer appointed or employed by the Municipality or an Officer employed by any agency contracted to carry out animal control duties within the municipality
## SECTION 3 - LICENSING
3.1 Every person in the Municipality who is the owner of a dog or cat, shall immediately following the date that a dog or cat comes into his or her possession, or where applicable, register the dog or cat with the Corporation or its authorized agents and thereafter annually on or before the first day of March in each and every year, pay to the Corporation or its authorized agents, a license fee calculated in accordance with By-Law 2024-21 Schedule "A".
3.2 On payment of the license fee in accordance with this section, the Corporation or its authorized agents, shall issue to each dog or cat so registered, a numbered license tag and shall cause the name of the owner, his or her address, the name, breed, sex, color and age of the dog or cat and the number of his or her license to be entered into the records of the Corporation.
3.3 Every Owner shall affix to his or her dog or cat a license tag, consisting of a metallic plate having raised, cast or stamped thereon figures indicating the year of issuance, together with a number registered in the office of the Corporation; issued in accordance with subsection 3.2 of this section and shall keep such tag affixed to the dog or cat at all times until a tag for the next year is purchased and so affixed.
3.4 Every license under this section shall expire on the 31st day of December following the date of
issue
3.5 The replacement fee for a lost license tag is set out in Schedule "A" of the User Fees Bylaw.
3.6 The licensing requirements of this by-law shall not apply to any dog or cat belonging to a nonresident of the Municipality and kept within the municipality for no longer than thirty (30) days provided such dog or cat shall, at all times while in the municipality, be kept within a building or be under restraint by the owner.
3.7 Every license fee and license tag issued by another municipality for the license year shall be recognized as a license fee and license tag as issued by the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield providing;
of said license and license tag number and;
a) The owner notifies the Animal Control Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer of the date of issue b) The owner was a bona fide resident of said other municipality at the date of issue. c) The owner is now a bona fide resident of the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield
## SECTION 4 - KENNELS
4.1 Every person who owns, operates or conducts a kennel of purebred dogs which are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club Incorporated pursuant to the Statutes of Ontario enacted in that behalf, shall obtain a an annual licence and pay to the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield immediately following the 1st day of January in any year, the license fee in accordance with Schedule "A" of By-Law 2024-21 as may be amended from time to time.
4.2 Every person who owns, operates or conducts a boarding kennel shall obtain a an annual licence and pay to the Municipality immediately following the 1st day of January in any year, a license fee in accordance with Schedule "A" of By-Law 2024-21 as may be amended from time to time.
4.3 If there is a change of ownership of a kennel during the license year the owner shall have the
current license transferred to his name and ensure payment of a transfer fee as stated in Schedule
"A" of By-Law 2024-21 as may be amended from time to time.
4.4 Any new applicant for a kennel license not previously licensed shall first obtain confirmation from the Township that the property location of such kennel complies with the requirements of the Municipality's zoning by-law. Notice of the application shall be given to all assessed owners of land lying within a 300-meter radius of the applicant's proposed kennel location. Property owners within this defined area shall be given the opportunity to approve or object to the granting of a kennel license. The granting of a license will be determined by Council.
application form,
4.5 Any new applicant for a kennel not previously licensed shall complete the
attached hereto as Schedule "C" and forming part of this By-law.
4.6 Upon receipt of an application for a new kennel, the proposed kennel shall be inspected by the Animal Control Officer or By-law Enforcement Officer for the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield, and the results of the Officer's inspection shall be indicated on Schedule "D" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law
## SECTION 5 - RESTRICTIONS
5.1 The maximum number of dogs or cats over 16 weeks of age permitted in the Township to be kept in or about a dwelling unit in the Hamlets of Bonfield and Rutherglen shall not exceed two (2), except where both dogs and cats are kept the maximum number of both dogs and cats permitted shall be four, with the maximum number of two dogs and two cats or one dog and three cats permitted unless the premises are licensed by the Township as a kennel. No person shall exceed the maximum number of dogs or cats permitted as listed above.
5.2 Notwithstanding subsection 5.1, any person who owns more than the permitted number of dogs or cats on the date this By-law comes into force shall be permitted to keep those dogs or cats until they have died or are otherwise disposed of, provided that such dogs or cats are registered and licensed with the Town in accordance with the provisions of this by-law within ninety (90) days of the date that the By-law comes into force.
ili) a pet shop
i) a licensed kennel ii) a veterinary hospital
5.2 This section does not apply to:
vi) farm dogs
iv) a pound v) a newborn litter of dogs or cats kept for a period of six to eight weeks from the date of birth vii) a rescue shelter
## SECTION 6 - RUNNING AT LARGE
6.1 An owner shall keep his or her animal, livestock/dog/cat under restraint at all times and shall not occupied by a person who has given consent.
permit such animal to be off the owner's property unless under restraint or on premises owned or limits of the Municipality
6.2 No person shall allow or permit any animal of which he is the owner, to run at large within the i) a Registered Service Animal;
6.3 An animal shall not be considered running at large if it is:
ii) a Police work Dog ill) a farm dog
6.4 Any animal running at large may be captured by a duly appointed By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer.
6.5 Any person may capture any animal running at large and trespassing on his or her property and deliver same to the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer.
6.6 A By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer may enter on any public property, or private property with the consent of the owner or tenant, for the purpose of capturing any animal running at large.
6.7 While in a park, an owner may bring their dog or cat, but no person or owner in control of any dog or cat shall;
Animal.
a) allow it to run at large; b) permit any dog or cat to enter any municipal beach/waterfront area, swimming area, pond, garden, landscaped area or any other area posted to prohibit access, excluding a Service c) ensure that the animal is on a leash or chain not exceeding two (2) m in length; d) pick up and remove forthwith any excrement left by the dog or cat and dispose of it in a receptacle for litter or in some other suitable container, excluding excrement from guide dogs
(a) contained in an enclosure or fenced area, including an area enclosed by electronic fencing
6.8 No owner of a dog or cat shall permit the dog or cat to be outdoors on premises as described under subsections 6.1 except where the dog or cat is:
known as invisible fencing;
(c) under the control of some person, sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises.
(b) restrained by a chain or other restraint no less than 3 metres in length; or
6.9 Despite section 6.8, a dog may be outdoors on rural or agricultural premises or on premises 0.5 hectare (1.2 acre) or more in area if the dog is sufficiently trained so as to remain on the premises.
6.10 No owner of a dog shall permit the dog or cat to: (a) behave in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of a person or domestic animal; or (b) to bite or attack a person or domestic animal.
6.11 No owner of a dog or cat shall keep the dog from dusk to dawn on premises that are not used primarily for residential purposes unless clearly visible signs are posted sufficient to give notice of the dog to persons entering the premises.
6.12 Every owner of an animal shall ensure that the place where the animal is kept is such that: (a) the animal may extend its legs, wings or body to their full natural extent; (b) the animal may stand, sit or perch, or the place is otherwise adequate for the needs of the animal;
otherwise; and (d) the place is in a clean and sanitary condition.
(c) the animal may be readily observed, unless the natural habits of the animal require
6.13 In addition to complying with section 6.12, every owner of an animal shall ensure that any
structure located in a yard where the animal is kept is:
(a) in the rear yard; (b) located not less than 1 metre from the boundary line between the owner's premises and any abutting premises;
(c) soundly constructed of hard, durable materials;
(d) impervious to water; (e) constructed of materials that may be readily sanitized; (f) maintained in a good state of repair free from cracks, holes, rust and other damage; (g) adequately ventilated for the health and comfort of the animal enclosed.
## SECTION 7 - DANGEROUS AND NUISANCE DOGS
## 7.1 DANGEROUS DOGS
7.1.1. Where the Municipality becomes aware either on its own initiative or as a result of a complaint received by it that a dog has bitten or attacked a person or domestic animal without provocation, or chased or approached a person or domestic animal in a menacing fashion, the By-Law Enforcement or Animal Control Officer may serve a "Dangerous Dog Notice" to the dog owner requiring the owner to comply with any or all of the requirements set out in this section. Such notice shall take effect immediately upon service and the dog shall be deemed to be a Dangerous Dog.
7.1.2. Every Owner of a dangerous dog shall, at all times while the dangerous dog is not in the owner's dwelling unit, but is otherwise within the boundaries of the owner's premises, ensure that:
c) the dog is contained within an area securely enclosed by a locked fence of an appropriate
b) the dog is securely tethered;
a) the dog wears a muzzle;
height, or an area enclosed by other means such that the dog cannot come into contact with dog is kept, bearing words and a symbol that warns that there is a Dangerous Dog on the
members of the public; and d) a sign, no smaller than 5"x 7", is displayed at all entrances to the property upon which the
7.1.3. Every owner of a Dangerous Dog shall, at all times while the dog is not within the boundaries of the owner's premises, keep the dog: a) on a leash that does not exceed two (2) meters in length; and b) muzzled.
c) if the dog dies.
7.1.4. Every owner of a Dangerous Dog shall notify the Municipality immediately of the following: a) any change in ownership or residence of the dangerous dog and provide the name, current address and telephone number of the new owner; b) if the dog runs At Large, attacks or bites any person or animal; and a) the dog is spayed or neutered at the owner's expense; and
7.1.5. The Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall ensure that:
b) that the dog is implanted with a microchip at the Owner's expense.
7.1.6. The By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer may cause the impound of any Dangerous Dog of an owner not in compliance with this Section, at the owner's expense, and perform any procedure necessary in the circumstances, including euthanasia.
7.2 DANGEROUS DOG NOTICE AND APPEAL HEARING
7.2.1. The Dangerous Dog Notice referred to in this By-law shall be served by hand delivery or registered mail to an owner of the dog. If served by registered mail, it shall be deemed received on the fifth working day after the date of mailing. Such notices shall include: a) a statement that the Officer has reason to believe that the dog is a potentially dangerous dog
## or is a dangerous dog;
b) the requirements that the owner must comply with in accordance with Section 7.1.4 and when such requirements take effect; and c) a statement that the owner may request, within three (3) working days of receipt of the ByLaw Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer's Notice and is entitled to a hearing by a Committee designated by Council and specify the procedure for same.
7.2.2. An owner's request for a hearing shall be made in writing to and served on the Municipal Clerk within three (3) working days of receiving the Notice and include a copy of the Notice. Council of the Municipality shall hold a hearing pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.22 within fifteen (15) working days of the Clerk's receipt of the request for a hearing and provide the Owner with notice of same.
7.2.3. Where a dog owner who has been given notice of a hearing does not attend at the prescribed
time and place, the Committee of Council may proceed in the absence of the dog owner and the owner will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceedings.
but in any case, it shall provide its decision in writing within fourteen (14) days of the hearing to the
7.2.4. At the conclusion of the hearing, Council may give its decision orally or reserve its decision, dog owner and the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer.
7.2.5. Council may affirm or rescind the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer's designation of the dog as potentially dangerous or dangerous, may substitute its own designation, or may substitute its own requirements of the owner. The decision of the Council issued under this Bylaw is final.
7.2.6. The requirements of this paragraph which may be imposed on a dog owner by the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer shall not be required until either the time for appeal has elapsed without the dog owner requesting a hearing or Council has ordered such requirement, whichever occurs earlier.
## 7.3 NUISANCE DOGS
7.3.1. No owner of a dog shall cause or permit his or her dog to be a public nuisance by:
a) Persistently barking or howling; b) Scattering garbage or interfering with waste collection services; or c) Chasing persons, vehicles, animals, livestock, poultry or other animals kept on an agricultural property.
7.3.2. For the purpose of this section, persistent barking or howling is defined as repeatedly barking or howling for twenty (20) minutes or longer.
7.3.3. Where any Officer has received and investigated three (3) complaints about the persistent barking of a dog, which complaints have resulted in a conviction of the owner of the dog under the Municipality's By-laws or any successors thereto, the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer shall be entitled to retrieve the dog from the owner and keep the dog in the appointed Animal Shelter for a period of ten (10) days or until the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer is satisfied that the owner of the dog has taken proper and effective steps to control the barking of the dog, whichever is the lesser.
## SECTION 8 - KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK
8.2 The Animal Control Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or any person acting under this Bylaw or the authority of any other Act, may impound or restrain any livestock which is running at large and impound it at a place designated as the pound for that purpose.
8.3 In the event that such livestock running at large cannot be safely impounded without danger to Enforcement Officer may authorize the tranquilizing or euthanizing the livestock.
any person or without undue damage to crops or property, the Animal Control Officer or Bylaw
8.4 No owner of livestock within the Township shall permit his/her livestock to run at large or allow such livestock to cause damage or otherwise create a nuisance or disturbance either to another person, or another person's property, or to the public property.
8.5 For the purposes of this section, livestock shall be deemed to be running at large if found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the animal and not under control of any persons.
Schedule A
8.6 Where livestock is impounded, the owner shall pay for each animal the fees as outlines in
## SECTION 9 - IMPOUNDMENT
9.1 Unlicensed dogs or cats found to be running at large contrary to the provisions of this by-law shall be taken up by the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer of the Municipality and impounded in the animal shelter, and there confined in a humane manner for a period of not less than three (3) days, and may thereafter be disposed of in a humane manner if not claimed by their owners. Animals not claimed by their owners at the expiration of three (3) days, shall be placed or humanely disposed of except as hereinafter provided in the cases of certain animals.
9.2 Before a dog or cat may be placed with a new owner in the Municipality, the owner will secure the necessary licenses and comply with the registration requirements of this by-law.
9.3 Immediately upon the impoundment of an animal, dog or cat, the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer shall make every reasonable effort to notify the owners of such impounded animal; and inform such owners of the conditions whereby they can regain custody of such animal.
9.4 When an animal, dog or cat is impounded and is not claimed by their owners within the 3 days
specified by this by-law, they shall become the property of the Municipality who may dispose of them
to new owners who will agree to the conditions of this by-law.
## SECTION 10 - REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
10.1 The owner shall be entitled to regain possession of any impounded animal except as hereinafter provided in the cases of certain animal, upon compliance with the license provisions of Section 3.0 of this by-law and the payment of impoundment fees and other charges set forth herein by the Municipality, all applicable fines and costs in accordance with Schedule "A".
10.2 Any animal impounded under the provisions of this by-law and not reclaimed by its owner within 3 days, may be humanely destroyed by the By-Law Enforcement Officer of Animal Control Officer, or placed in the custody of some person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner, who will agree to comply with the provisions of this by-law.
## SECTION 11 - CONFINEMENT OF FEMALE ANIMALS IN HEAT
11.1 The owner shall cause every female dog or cat in heat to be kept confined in a building or secure enclosure in such manner that such female dog or cat cannot come in contact with another dog or cat, except for breeding purposes.
## SECTION 12 - RABIES
12.1 When deemed expedient, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield may declare a Municipality wide quarantine and a period of up to six months may be imposed and all other restrictions, rules and regulations pertaining to rabies may be imposed and will apply under the authority of the revised Statutes of Ontario.
12.2 When a dog is known to have bitten a person, the Medical Officer of Health may order the By- supervised quarantine for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days.
Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer of the Corporation to confine the dog under SECTION 13 - EXEMPTIONS
13.1 Hospitals, clinics and other premises operated by licensed veterinarians for the care and treatment of animals are exempt from the provisions of this by-law; except where such duties are expressly stated.
## SECTION 14 - INVESTIGATION
14.1 For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this by-law and to enforce its provisions,
any Officer appointed by the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield for that purpose, is empowered to enter upon any premises upon which a dog or cat is kept or harbored and to demand the exhibition by the owner of such dog or cat or the license of such dog or cat. It is further provided that any ByLaw Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer may enter the premises where any animal is kept in a reportedly cruel or inhumane manner and demand to examine such animal and to take possession of such animal when, in his opinion, it requires humane treatment.
## SECTION 15 - INTERFERENCE
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Bylaw 25-36
15.1 No person shall interfere with, hinder or molest any Officer of the Municipality in the performance of any duty of such agent, or seek to release any animal in the custody of the Municipality aforesaid
## SECTION 16 - PENALTY
16.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction, is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act.
2. A written letter of warning; and then
1. Education provided to the owner; and then
step enforcement process when there is an initial contravention.
16.2 Where livestock is running at large or otherwise contravening this Bylaw there shall be a three-
3. A monetary penalty issued
- 16.2.1 Where there are repeat violations Step 1 and 2 shall be waived.
SECTION 17 - STOOP AND SCOOP
17.1 Every dog or cat owner shall forthwith remove and dispose of excrement left by their dog or cat on
any private or public property in the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield.
SSECTION 18 - EFFECT DATE AND REPEALS
18.1 By-law 2025-36 shall come into effect upon adoption; and Further that By-law 2024-29, as amended, relating to the keeping, licensing and regulating of dogs and cats, in the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield is hereby repealed.
SECTION 19 - GENERAL
19.1 That the following enumerated schedules shall form part of this by-law:
Schedule "A" Impoundment Fees Part 1 Provincial Offenses Schedule "B"
Schedule "C" Application for Kennel License Schedule "D" Check-List for Inspection of Kennel READ A FIRST, SECOND, THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER
2025.
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Corporation of the Township of Bonfield Responsible Pet Ownership BY-LAW SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 2025-36
## IMPOUNDMENT FEES
the sum of :
1. Any Dog or Cat impounded may be reclaimed by the owner upon payment to the Corporation b) $30.00 boarding fee per day;
a) $ 75.00 plus HST for the impound fee;
veterinary fees.
c) And all additional costs incurred by the Township of Bonfield for the animal including any
2. Any livestock impounded may be reclaimed by the owner upon payment to the Corporation
the sum of: a) Minimum of $300 to impound the animal or actual costs which ever are higher; b) $50 boarding fee per day; c) And all additional costs incurred by the Township of Bonfield for the livestock, including veterinary fees.
| Corporation of the Township of Bonfield Responsible Pet Ownership BY-LAW Part 1 Provincial Offences SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 2025-36 | SET FEES | | $ 105.00 $ 105.00 $ 105.00 | $ 105.00 | $ 105.00 | $105.00 $ 105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 $105.00 | $ 105.00 $ 105.00 | $105.00 | $ 150.00 | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 $ 205.00 $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 | | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 $ 205.00 | $ 105.00 $ 105.00 | $105.00 | $150.00 $150.00 |
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| Corporation of the Township of Bonfield Responsible Pet Ownership BY-LAW Part 1 Provincial Offences SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 2025-36 | PROVISION CREATING OR DEFINING | OFFENCE Sec. 3.1 | Sec. 3.3 Sec. 4.1 | Sec. 4.2 | Sec. 4.3 | Sec. 4.4 Sec. 5.1 | Sec. 5.1 | Sec. 6.1 Sec. 6.2 | Sec. 6.7 (a) | Sec. 6.7 (b) Sec. 6.7 (c) | Sec. 6.7(d) | Sec. 6.12 | Sec. 6.13 | Sec. 7.1.2(a) Sec. 7.1.2(b) Sec. 7.1.2(c) | Sec. 7.1.2(d) | Sec. 7.1.3 | Sec. 7.1.4(a) | Sec. 7.1.4(b) Sec. 7.1.5(a) | Sec. 7.1.5(b) | Sec. 7.3.1(a) Sec. 7.3.1(b) | Sec. 7.3.1(c) | Sec. 8.1 | Sec. 8.4 |
| Corporation of the Township of Bonfield Responsible Pet Ownership BY-LAW Part 1 Provincial Offences SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 2025-36 | SHORT FORM WORDING | Fail to register Dog or Cat | Fail to affix Dog or Cat tag Operate kennel without (purebred) Operate kennel without licence | licence (boarding kennel) | Fail to transfer kennel licence | Operate new kennel without complying with Municipality's zoning by-law Keep more than permitted number of | Dogs Keep more than permitted number of | Fail to restrain Dog or Cat Permit Dog or Cat to run at large on | public-property within Township Allow Dog or Cat to run at large in park Allow Dog | beach/waterfront area, swimming area, Fail to keep Dog or Cat on leash or | chain while in park, beach/waterfront area, etc. Fail to pick up and dispose of excrement left by Dog or Cat while in park, beach / | waterfront, etc. Failure to provide animal an appropriate | place to be kept Failure to locate structure to place animal in appropriate location | Fail to muzzle Dangerous Dog Fail to securely tether Dangerous Dog Fail to keep Dangerous Dog contained on property | Fail to display Dangerous Dog on Property sign Fail to keep Dangerous Dog on 2 meter | leash and muzzled when off owner | property Fail to notify of change of ownership of Dangerous Dog | Fail to notify if Dangerous Dog runs at large, attacks or bites person or animal Fail to spay or neuter Dangerous Dog | Fail to microchip Dangerous Dog Permit Dog to persistently bark/howl | Permit Dog to scatter garbage or interfere with waste collection | Permit Dog to chase persons, vehicles or any other animal | Own keep or harbour livestock in a | prohibited area Permit to livestock to run at large |
| Corporation of the Township of Bonfield Responsible Pet Ownership BY-LAW Part 1 Provincial Offences SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 2025-36 | ITEM | | | | | | | | 10 11 | 12 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 18 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 25 | 26 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
NOTE: The general penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 16.1 of By-Law 2025-36, a certified copy of which has been filed.
| $ 205.00 | $ 105.00 | $ 150.00 |
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| Sec. 11.1 | Sec. 15.1 | Sec. 17.1 |
| Fail to keep female animals in heat | confined Interfere with, hinder or molest agent of Municipality in the performance of | duties Fail to remove and dispose of excrement left by Dog or Cat |
| 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Corporation of the Township of Bonfield Responsible Pet Ownership BY-LAW SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW 2025-36 | APPLICATION FOR KENNEL LICENCE | Name of applicant: | Address: | Telephone #: | Address of Kennel if different from above: |
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By signing this application I hereby give permission to the Corporation of the Township of Bonfield By-Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer or other duly authorized person to enter at any time, this kennel and the lands upon which the kennel is situated for the purpose of inspection.
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| CHECK-LIST FOR INSPECTION OF KENNEL / LISTE DE CONTRÔLE POUR L'INSPECTION DU CHENIL | RECOMMENDATION (see below if required) | | | | | | | | | Animal Control Officer carrying out inspection: Animal Control Officer carrying out inspection: | | Authorizing personnel: (print & signature) |
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| | ACCEP TABLE NO | | | | | | | | | Date of second inspection (if required): | | , 20 |
| | ITEM CONDITION YES | Temperature levels | Cleanliness of premises | Condition of cages, pens, etc. | Food and water: Schedule of feedings Type of food served | Inusir, ouidoor or group | Outdoor exercise area | Whelping facilities | RECOMMENDATIONS: | Date inspected: | APPROVAL | Kennel Licence approved on |
Corporation of the Township of Bonfield Responsible Pet Ownership BY-LAW Part 1 Provincial Offences SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW 2025-36
| SET FEES | $105.00 | $ 105.00 $ 105.00 | $ 105.00 | $ 105.00 $ 105.00 | $ 105.00 | $105.00 | $ 105.00 $105.00 | $ 105.00 $ 105.00 | $ 105.00 | $150.00 | $205.00 | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 $ 205.00 $205.00 | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 | | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 | $ 205.00 $205.00 | $ 105.00 $105.00 | $105.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | |
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| PROVISION CREATING OR DEFINING | OFFENCE Sec. 3.1 | Sec. 3.3 Sec. 4.1 | Sec. 4.2 | Sec. 4.3 Sec. 4.4 | Sec. 5.1 | Sec. 5.1 | Sec. 6.1 Sec. 6.2 | Sec. 6.7 (a) | Sec. 6.7 (b) | Sec. 6.7 (c) Sec. 6.7(d) | Sec. 6.12 | Sec. 6.13 | Sec. 7.1.2(a) Sec. 7.1.2(b) | Sec. 7.1.2(c) | Sec. 7.1.2(d) | Sec. 7.1.3 | Sec. 7.1.4(a) | Sec. 7.1.4(b) | Sec. 7.1.5(a) | Sec. 7.1.5(b) | Sec. 7.3.1(a) | Sec. 7.3.1(b) | Sec. 7.3.1(c) Sec. 8.1 | Sec. 8.4 |
| SHORT FORM WORDING | Fail to register Dog or Cat | Fail to affix Dog or Cat tag Operate kennel without licence | (purebred) Operate kennel without licence (boarding kennel) | Fail to transfer kennel licence Operate new kennel without | complying with Municipality's zoning by-law Keep more than permitted number of | Dogs Keep more than permitted number of | Cats Fail to restrain Dog or Cat | Permit Dog or Cat to run at large on public-property within Township Allow Dog or Cat to run at large in park | Allow Dog or Cat to enter beach/waterfront area, swimming area, etc. | Fail to keep Dog or Cat on leash or chain while in park, beach/waterfront area, etc. | Fail to pick up and dispose of excrement left by Dog or Cat while in park, beach / waterfront, etc. | Failure to provide animal an appropriate place to be kept Failure to locate structure to place | animal in appropriate location Fail to muzzle Dangerous Dog Fail to securely tether Dangerous Dog | Fail to keep Dangerous Dog contained on property | Fail to display Dangerous Dog on Property sign Fail to keep Dangerous Dog on 2 | meter leash and muzzled when off | owner property | Fail to notify of change of ownership of Dangerous Dog | Fail to notify if Dangerous Dog runs at large, attacks or bites person or animal | Fail to spay or neuter Dangerous Dog Fail to microchip Dangerous Dog | | Permit Dog to persistently bark/howl Permit Dog to scatter garbage or | interfere with waste collection Permit Dog to chase persons, vehicles or any other animal Own keep or harbour livestock in a | prohibited area Permit to livestock to run at large |
| ITEM | | | | | | | | 10 | 11 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 21 | 22 | | 23 | 24 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 29 | 30 |
sace: ted op of wial has bent or the fences indicated above is section 6.1 of By Law 2025-36,
| $ 205.00 | $ 105.00 | $ 150.00 |
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| Sec. 11.1 | Sec. 15.1 | Sec. 17.1 |
| Fail to keep female animals in heat | confined Interfere with, hinder or molest agent of Municipality in the performance of | duties Fail to remove and dispose of excrement left by Dog or Cat |
| 31 | 32 | 33 |