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The Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere Valley
BY-LAW NO. 2024-015
Being A by-law to regulate the keeping and control of animals
Whereas, the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, Section
11(3) provides that a lower-tier municipality and an upper-tier municipality
may pass by-laws respecting animals; and
Whereas, Section 103(1) states that if a municipality passes a by-law
regulating or prohibiting with respect to the being at large or trespassing of
animals, it may provide for,
(a) the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or
trespassing contrary to the by-law; and
(b) the sale of impounded animals,
(i)
if they are not claimed within a reasonable time,
(ii) if the expenses of the municipality respecting the impounding
of the animals are not paid, or
(iii) at such time and in such manner as is provided in the by-law.
Whereas, Section 425 (1) allows a municipality to pass by-laws providing
that a person who contravenes a by-law of the municipality passed under
the Act is guilty of an offence; and
Whereas, Section 20 of the Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
A. 22, as amended, provides for the impounding and sale or destruction of a
Dog pursuant to the provisions thereof; and
Whereas, the Dog Owners Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter D. 16, as
amended, provides for the protection of persons and property; and
Whereas the Ontario Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter P. 15, as
amended, provides that Council may appoint By-Law Enforcement Officers to
enforce all municipal by-laws.
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Bonnechere Valley enacts as follows:
1.
Short Title
This by-law shall be known and may be cited as the "Animal Control By-law."
2.
Definitions
As used in this by-law, the following terms shall have the meaning
hereinafter ascribed to them:
a.
Animal Control Officer or By-Law Enforcement Officer means a
person appointed by the Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere
Valley for the purposes of enforcing the provisions of this by-law and
related provincial offences by authority of the Ontario Police Services
Act, 1990, Chapter P. 15, Section 15, as amended.
b.
Animal Shelter means any premises designated by the Township of
Bonnechere Valley for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals
taken by the agents of the Corporation.
c.
Animal Welfare Service means the chief animal welfare inspector and
provincial animal welfare inspectors, including inspectors with
specialized expertise in livestock, zoos, aquariums, and equines, provide
enforcement across Ontario. They carry out inspections, respond to
concerns, conduct investigations, as well as provide outreach and
education on animal care best practices.
d.
Chief Administrative Officer shall mean the CAO of the Corporation
of the Township of Bonnechere Valley or that person appointed to act in
their capacity.
e.
Corporation shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere
Valley.
f.
Dangerous Dog shall mean any individual Dog that:
(i)
has killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the
Owner's property;
(ii) has bitten or injured a person or domestic animal without
provocation on public or private property;
(iii) any Dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack
without provocation other domestic animals, livestock or persons;
(iv) any animal that displays vicious tendencies such as growling,
baring of teeth, charging or lunging, attacking or biting a person or
other domestic animal or livestock;
(v) is attack trained;
(vi) is trained and kept for the purpose of security or protection,
whether residential, commercial, or industrial, or persons or
property; and/or
(vii) has shown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or
aggressive.
g.
Dog means any domesticated canine, male or female, whether
neutered or spayed, over the age of sixteen weeks;
i.
Farm means a farm residence, farm building, and accessory use and
structure, and land used for the tillage of soil, the growing of
vegetables, fruits, grains and other staple crops, includes land used for
livestock raising, raising of other animals for food, fur or fiber, dairying,
woodlots, horticultural crops, fish fanning and beekeeping, and shall
include an intensive farm and a limited farm.
j.
Farm Animal means any Animal normally raised or kept on a Farm
including but not limited to cows, pigs, chickens, horses, rabbits, goats,
sheep or ducks.
k.
Fenced Yard means a yard which is completely enclosed by a fence
constructed that the walls of a continuously occupied building are
considered as portions of the required fence, provided that all doors in
such walls are equipped with locks and that all doors providing access to
the fenced yard are locked when a Dangerous Dog or Dog are inside the
fenced yard.
l.
Foster Dog Owner means an individual who has been approved by a
Rescue Organization to foster on a temporary basis until a permanent
owner can be found.
m. Gate means a swinging or sliding barrier used to fill or close an access
and includes a door.
n.
Inspector shall mean any person delegated by the Corporation with
enforcing or maintaining the provisions of this by-law.
o.
Kennel means any premises where five (5) to a maximum of twenty-
five (25) Dogs are lodged, groomed, bred, treated, kept, boarded,
trained or raised for profit or not for profit. This includes kennels for
purebred Dogs which are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club and
Rescues. It does not include an accredited veterinary facility under the
supervision of a veterinarian licensed pursuant to the Veterinarians Act,
R.S.O.1990, Chapter V.3, as amended.
p.
Leash means any form of material lead or restraint which does not
exceed two (2) metres in length and has the capability to control an
animal from annoying, approaching, bothering, or irritating persons or
other animals.
q.
Licence means a licence issued under this by-law.
r.
Muzzled means to have securely affixed around the snout or the mouth
and nose of a Dog a device commonly known as a muzzle manufactured
by a recognized manufacturer of muzzles for Dogs such that the Dog
when muzzled will be prevented from biting a person or animal.
s.
Nuisance Animal shall mean any animal that unreasonably annoys
humans, endangers the life or health of domestic animals or persons, or
substantially interferes with the rights of persons, other than its Owner,
to enjoyment of life or property. The term shall include, but is not
limited to, any animal that:
(i)
is repeatedly at large;
(ii) damages the property of anyone other than its Owner;
(iii) molests or intimidates pedestrians or passerby;
(iv) chases vehicles;
(v) is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare;
(vi) attacks other domestic animals or livestock;
(vii) excessively makes disturbing noises, including, but not limited to,
continued or repeated howling, barking, whining, or other
utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance, or
discomfort to neighbors, or others in close proximity to the
premises where the animal is kept or harboured; or
(viii) causes unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings where
the animal is kept or harboured due to the neglect of the animal's
Owner.
t.
Owner includes any person who owns, possesses, harbours or has the
care and control of an Animal, and "owns" and "owned" have a
corresponding meaning. Where the Owner is a minor, the person
responsible for the custody of the minor.
u.
Person includes any physical or corporate entity, partnership or any
association and the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns or other legal representative thereof to whom the context may
apply.
v.
Prohibited Animal includes any animal not listed on Schedule "A" of
this by-law.
w.
Rescue means any firm, person, or corporation that accepts pet
animals for the purpose of finding permanent adoptive homes for these
animals and does not maintain a central facility for keeping animals in
their temporary possession.
x.
Runs at Large means off the premises of the Owner and not under the
control of any person.
y.
Township shall mean all lands contained within the geographical limits
of the Township of Bonnechere Valley.
3.
Licensing and Identification System
Every person shall comply with the following provisions:
3.1
Every Owner of a Dog shall within 30 days of becoming an Owner of a
Dog, cause the Dog to be licensed with the municipality.
3.2
No person shall keep more than a maximum of four (4) dogs per
household and shall ensure that each dog is licensed.
3.3
All licenses and tags issued pursuant to this by-law shall be serially
numbered and a record of their issue be kept by the Corporation.
Such record shall set out the name and address of the Owner, the
name of the Dog and may include information as to the date of the
Dog's last anti-rabies inoculation.
3.4
At the time of registration, the Owner/applicant shall be required to
pay to the Corporation the required licence fee pursuant to current
Fees and Charges By-law.
3.5
On payment of the licence fee for a Dog, the Owner shall be furnished
with a Dog tag by the Corporation. The owner shall ensure the dog tag
is securely affixed on the dog.
3.6
The fee charged for the replacement tags shall be that set out in the
current Fees and Charges By-law.
3.7
The Owner of a Dog shall keep the Dog tag securely affixed on the Dog
for which it was issued until renewed or replaced and no person shall
use the tag on another dog.
3.8
No Owner shall assign or transfer the licence which has been issued for
a Dog to any other Owner or Dog.
3.9
Guide Dogs within the meaning of the Blind Persons' Rights Act, and
hearing ear Dogs, where a certificate is produced from a recognized
training establishment stating the Dog is being used as a hearing
assistance Dog, are exempt from the payment of all licence fees
applicable pursuant to this by-law. Said Dog shall be licensed and wear
the current year's licence tag issued by the Corporation.
4.
Kennels
4.1 No person shall operate or own a Kennel within the boundary of the
Township of Bonnechere Valley:
(i)
on property that does not meet zoning provisions or fire
regulations
(ii) without a licence
(iii) with an expired licence
(iv) there are no convictions or outstanding Orders against the
applicant issued under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Act;
4.2
Every person who wishes to operate a Kennel must make an
application, on the approved form, to obtain a new kennel licence.
4.3
Every person who applies for a Kennel Licence shall submit to the
Township, in the form prescribed by the Township, the following:
a) a detailed site plan drawing, drawn to scale, indicating the
following:
i. the property on which the Kennel is to be located;
ii. the location of all buildings, structures, and dog runs on
the subject property;
iii. the location of all buildings, structures, and dog runs, or
parts thereof, to be used as part of the Kennel on the
subject property;
iv. the distance which separates the Kennel from: all property
lines; and, any buildings or structures on adjacent
properties, especially any residential buildings;
v. a floor plan, drawn to scale (min. 3/16" = 1'-0"), of any
building, structure, or dog run being used as part of the
Kennel, identifying pens, dog runs, walkways, exits, fire
extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and
shall be fully dimensional and labelled;
vi. A separate area to be used for isolation of animals
suspected and/or diagnosed of having infectious disease.
b)
a list of all Dogs to be kept at the subject property, including:
(i)
the breed of each Dog, including whether the Dogs
are Purebred Dogs or not; and,
(ii)
verification of the current vaccination status of each
dog, except where there is evidence that a dog is
under four (4) months of age;
c)
A declaration from the person applying for a Kennel Licence
affirming that there is no legal restriction preventing them from
owning or caring for dogs;
d)
the applicable fees and charges, as outlined in the Fees and
Charges By-law.
4.4
The Animal Control Officer or By-Law Enforcement Officer and any
person appointed by the Township may enter and inspect any place
where the dogs are kept, any reasonable time pursuant to this by-law.
Every person shall permit such an inspection.
4.5
Every person who applies for a kennel licence shall comply with the
following requirements. No kennel licence shall be issued unless the
premises comply with all provisions of this bylaw.
a) Present Zoning bylaw must permit such use.
b) No kennel shall be constructed or used except in accordance with
the following regulations:
i.
The construction of any kennel shall conform to the
requirements of the Ontario Building Code Act;
ii.
Where a kennel forms part of, or is physically attached to
a building used for human habitation or to which the
public has access, such kennel shall have a concrete or
other impermeable floor drain opening constructed as a
plumbing fixture, provided, however, that the dog(s) or
other animal(s) may be kept in adequately sized cages
and having metal or other impermeable bottom;
iii.
Walls shall be durable and impervious, to facilitate
cleaning;
iv.
Floors of the individual enclosure shall be of dense
concrete or similar material, shall be adequately sloped
to drains and in good repair and good traction to prevent
slipping;
v.
Walls of the individual enclosure shall be non-porous,
watertight and easily cleaned;
vi.
Maintain a temperature in the kennel that optimizes dog
comfort;
vii.
Adequate ventilation to control humidity;
viii.
Minimal lighting at least eight hours a day;
ix.
Where dog(s) or other animal(s) are permitted to use an
outside run as part of a kennel, the run shall be
completely enclosed with not less than 12 gauge chain
link fencing, or material of equal strength;
x.
Notwithstanding section 4.5 VI above, where an outside
run as described above, is located less than 60.0 m
(196.85 ft.) from any property line, the outside run shall
be screened by a solid board fence of not less than 1.2 m
(3.94 ft.) in height.
a) Provide adequate food, shelter, exercise, potable water,
veterinary care as set in the Code of Practice for Canadian
Kennel Operations, and Standard of Care for Dogs kept Outdoors
in Ontario.
b) No Kennel license issued to an applicant is transferable.
c) Outside areas -shall conform to Code of Practice for Canadian
Kennel Operations, and Standard of Care for Dogs kept Outdoors
in Ontario.
d) The Building Inspector/Officer reserves the right to inspect any
premises prior to licensing.
e) Where an officer finds that the owner or operator of a kennel
does not comply with any regulation in this section, they may
direct that the animals be seized and impounded and in the case
of animal welfare the matter will be turned over to the Animal
Welfare Services.
5.
Restraint
5.1
The running at large of Dogs is prohibited and no Owner of a Dog shall
allow the Dog to run at large.
5.2
Every owner shall maintain control over their dog when it is not on the
owner's property or the property of someone who has consented to it
being on their lands. A Dog shall be deemed to be running at large
when it is found not under control of the Owner or is not on a Leash
securely attached to the Owner.
5.3
No Owner of a Dog shall permit or allow it to trespass on any private
property.
5.4
No person shall permit a Dog to become a Nuisance Animal by barking
excessively at any time to disturb the peace or quiet of any residence
or any persons in the vicinity.
5.5
Every person, having the custody, care, or control of any Dog, that
defecates on public, commonly shared or private property, shall
remove and dispose of such excrement forthwith.
5.6
No person who owns, keeps, harbours or possesses any animal shall
allow a buildup of animal fecal matter on the property where the
animal is kept and where it becomes offensive to other members of
the community.
5.7
Dogs are permitted off-leash for swimming, under the control of their
owner, at municipal boat launches and designated off-lease areas at
municipal beaches. No person shall allow their dog to be off leash
outside the designated swimming areas.
5.8
The Clerk may impose such additional conditions with respect to the
issuance of a kennel license as he or she deems necessary to ensure
the health, safety and well-being of the public and animals.
6.
Impoundment
6.1
Any Dog found to be running at large shall be seized and impounded
by the Animal Control Office /By-law Enforcement Officer or any
person acting under their authority.
6.2
The Animal Control Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer or any person
acting under their authority may kill any Dog they find running at large
if:
i)
they reasonably believe the Dog is likely to cause imminent
harm to any person or animal; or
ii)
the Dog is injured or should be destroyed without delay for
humane reasons, and no damages or compensation shall be
recovered on account of such disposition by the Owner.
6.3
Upon discovery, a Dog found running at large shall be taken to the
Animal Shelter contracted by the Corporation.
6.4
During the redemption period of 3 days the operator of the Animal
Shelter shall, when the Dog which is impounded has a tag, name plate
or other means of identification, take all reasonable steps to find the
Owner and shall forthwith notify the Owner, if found, that the Dog can
be redeemed.
6.5
Possession of a Dog impounded under the authority of this by-law may
be restored to the Owner, if the Owner claims possession of the Dog
prior to it being sold or disposed of in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Pound Keepers Act, upon obtaining a release from
the Animal Control Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer, or such other
person as they may designate as well as payment to the Animal
Shelter.
6.6
Where an animal is captured or taken into custody, and the services of
a veterinarian are secured by the appointed agents, the Owner shall
pay all fees and charges of the veterinarian in addition to all other fees
and charges payable to the Animal Shelter under this By-Law, whether
the animal is alive, dies or is euthanized.
7.
Dangerous and Prohibited Animals
7.1
No Owner shall permit their Dog to attack any person, livestock,
domestic animal or domestic bird or to fight with another Dog and
shall maintain effective control by means of a Muzzle and/or Leash as
defined in this by-law.
7.2
The Owner of a Dog shall be notified in writing by the Animal Control
Officer/By-law Enforcement Officer when a Dog has been deemed to
be a Dangerous Dog.
7.3
The Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall maintain effective control and
ensure the following:
(i) the Dangerous Dog does not attack or bite any person or
other animal whether on the Owner's property or not;
(ii) when the Dangerous Dog is on the property of the Owner,
it is confined in an enclosed area, in a Fenced Yard, on a
chain or other suitable restraint device capable of
restraining the animal;
(iii) when the Dangerous Dog is off the property of the Owner,
it is securely leashed and muzzled in a manner that
prevents it from biting or attacking a person or other
animal and is under the control of a person over the age of
eighteen (18) years;
7.4
The Owner of a Dangerous Dog after having been notified in writing to
comply with the provisions of this by-law, may request and is entitled
to, a hearing before a Committee appointed by Council with delegated
authority to confirm/amend/rescind the conditions imposed.
7.5
If the Owner of a Dangerous Dog fails to comply with the Corporation's
direction to remove the Dangerous Dog from the Township, the Owner
may be subject to a proceeding under section 4 of the Dog Owners
Liability Act R.S.O 1990 Chapter D.l6, as amended.
7.6
The Owner of an animal not included in Schedule "A" to this by-law
shall not keep or harbor the prohibited animal within the limits of the
Township. Any Owner, keeper or harbourer of such an animal shall be
subject to the penalty provided for in this by-law.
7.7
No person shall keep any Dangerous or prohibited animal within the
limits of the Township. Any Owner, keeper or harbourer of such animal
found to be dangerous as defined in this by-law shall be subject to the
penalty provided for in this by-law.
8.
Report of Bite Cases
It shall be expected that every physician or other practitioner shall
report the names and addresses of persons treated for bites inflicted
by animals, together with such other information as will be helpful in
rabies control to the Renfrew County and District Health Unit.
9.
Investigation
For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this By-Law and
to enforce its provisions, any agent of the Animal Control Officer/By-
law Enforcement Officer or any Police Officer may enter onto any
private property and into the structures thereon and with the consent
of the Owner or Occupant upon any premises upon which a Dog or
animal is kept or harboured and to demand the exhibition by the
Owner of such Dog or the licence/identification of such Dog.
10.
Exemptions
10.1 Hospitals, clinics, and other premises in operation with 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.
10.2 The licensing and pet identification system of this by-law shall not
apply to animals belonging to a non-resident of the Township and kept
within the Township for not longer than thirty (30) days provided such
animals shall, at all times while in the Township, be kept within a
building or vehicles, or under restraint by the Owner by means of a
Leash not measuring more than two (2) metres in length. The animal
must be duly immunized for rabies within the last 12 months.
10.3 Any person who owns, keeps, harbours or possesses any non-resident
Dog within the limits of the Township shall ensure valid pet
identification, licensing and immunization papers are always kept with
the animal while in the Township.
10.4 Should the requirements of Sections 10.2 and 10.3 be ignored, the
Owner, keeper, harbourer or possessor shall be subject to the penalty
provided for in this by-law.
11.
Special Events Involving Prohibited Animals
11.1 Where a special event such as an exhibition, circus, traveling show,
petting zoo or any other like event that has prohibited animals
requests entry into the Township for the purposes of display of such
animals, the operator or Owner in charge of the special event must
apply in writing 45 days prior to the intended date to the Chief
Administrative Officer for permission to enter the Township with
prohibited animals for the said purpose. No person shall hold or
conduct a special event without first obtaining permission from the
Township.
11.2 The operator or Owner in charge of the special event shall obtain and
provide proof of a Comprehensive Policy of Public Liability and
Property Damage insurance acceptable to the Corporation providing
at least Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) coverage.
11.3 The Chief Administrative Officer may approve the application and
issue a permit from the Corporation for the authorized purpose.
11.4 The operator or Owner in charge of the special event must obtain
such permit prior to the commencement of the permitted activity.
11.5 The operator or Owner in charge of the Special Event shall always
display the permit in plain sight and in a conspicuous location during
the times and dates of the special event.
12.
Offences
12.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is
guilty of an offence and upon conviction, is liable to a fine as
provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33,
as amended.
12.2
Each day a contravention continues may be deemed to be a
separate offence.
12.3
No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to
hinder or obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an officer,
employee and/or agent of the Corporation in the lawful exercise of
a power or duty under this by-law.
12.4
Every person shall comply with any Order or Notice issued under
the authority of this bylaw.
13.
Severability
It is hereby declared that each and every of the foregoing provisions
of this By-law is severable and that, if any provision of this By-law
should for any reason be declared invalid by any Court, it is the
intention and desire of this Council that each and every of the then
remaining provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
14.
Repeal
That By-law 2005-36 being a by-law to regulate the keeping and
control of animals be hereby repealed.
15.
Effective Date
This by-law shall come into force and effect on the day of passing.
READ a first and second time this 2nd day of April 2024
READ a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of April 2021
Jennifer Murphy
Annette Gilchrist
Mayor
CAO Clerk-Treasurer
The Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere Valley
By-law 2024-015 Animal Control
Schedule "A" -Animal Restrictions
1.
The following Dogs are prohibited subject to the Dog Owners Liability
Act:
Any pure breed or mixed Pit Bull, including American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit
Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier,
or any Dog of mixed breeding which includes any of the
aforementioned breeds.
2.
It is prohibited to keep or raise any wild animal, exotic animal,
amphibian, reptile, arachnid, fish or insect including any tamed or
domesticated wild animal or part wild animal on any lot or in any
building or structure on such lot within the limits of the Township that
are not specifically listed below:
MAMMALS / MAMMIFÈRES
CARNIVORA
(Domestic) Cat
Felis catus
Chat
(Domestic) Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
Chien
(Domestic) Ferret
Mustela putorius furo
Furet
LAGOMORPHA
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Lapin de garenne
RODENTIA
Guinea Pig
Cavia porcellus
Cochon d'Inde
Gerbil
Meriones unquiculatus
Mérione de Mongolie
Hamster
Mesocricetus auratus
Hamster doré
House Mouse
Mus musculus
Souris commune
Norway (Common, Brown)
Rat
Rattus norvegicus
Rat brun/Surmulot
Black (Roof, White
Laboratory) Rat
Rattus rattus
Rat noir
Bushy-tailed Jird
Sekeetamys calurus
Gerbille à queue touffue
BIRDS / OISEAUX
ESTRILDIDAE
Cut-throat Finch
Amadina fasciata
Amandine cou-coupé
Strawberry Finch (Red
Avadavat or Red Munia)
Amandava amandava
Bengali rouge
Red-headed Parrot-Finch
Erythrura cyanovirens
Diamant vert-bleu, Pape
royal
Gouldian Finch/Lady
Gould's
Erythrura gouldiae
Pape de Gould
Blue-headed (Blue-faced)
Parrot-Finch
Erythrura trichroa
Pape de Kittlitz
Crimson-rumped Waxbill
Estrilda rhodopyga
Astrild à croupion rose
Bronze Mannikin or Hooded
Weaver
Lonchura cucullata
Capucin nonnette
White-headed Munia
Lonchura maja
Capucin à tête blanche
Chestnut
Mannikin/Tricolored Munia
Lonchura malacca
Capucin marron
Nutmeg Mannikin or Scaly-
breasted Mannikin
Lonchura punctulata
Capucin damier
Society Finch
Lonchura striata domestica
Moineau du Japon
Star Finch
Neochmia ruficauda
Diamant à queue rousse
Long tailed Grassfinch
Poephila acuticauda
acuticauda
Diamant à longue queue
Heck's Grassfinch
Poephila acuticauda hecki
Diamant à longue queue de
Heck
Masked Grassfinch
Poephila personata
Diamant masqué
Melba Finch/Green-winged
Pytilia
Pytilia melba
Beaumarquet melba
Diamond Firetail
Stagonopleura guttata
Diamant à gouttelettes
Red-eared firetail Finch
Stagonopleura oculata
Diamant oculé
Double-barred/Owl Finch
Taeniopygia bichenovii
Diamant de Bichenov
Zebra Finch
Taeniopygia guttata
Diamant mandarin
Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu
Uraeginthus bengalus
Cordon-bleu à joues rouges
Blue-capped Cordon-bleu
Uraeginthus cyanocephalus
Cordon-bleu cyanocéphale
Purple Grenadier
Uraeginthus ianthinogaster
Cordon-bleu violacé
FRINGILLIDAE
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
Chardonneret élégant
Fancy Canary
Serinus canaria
Serin canari
PSITTACIDAE
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
Calopsitte élégante
Budgerigar (Budgie)
Melopsittacus undulatus
Perruche ondulée
PASSERIFORMES
Plum-headed
(Cherry/Crimson) Finch
Aidemosyne modesta
Diamant modeste
Sudan Golden
Sparrow/Golden Song
Sparrow
Passer luteus
Moineau doré
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Bulbul orphée
Village Indigobird/Steelblue
Windowfinch
Vidua chalybeata
Combasson bleu
COLUMBIDAE
Diamond Dove
Geopelia cuneata
Géopélie diamant/Colombe
diamant
Ring-necked Dove
Streptopelia capicola
Tourterelle du cap
Ringed Turtle-
Dove/Ringneck Dove
Streptopelia risoria
Tourterelle domestique
REPTILES / REPTILES1
SQUAMATA
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
Lézard à queue de zèbre
Collared Lizard
Crotaphytus collaris
Lézard à collier
Long-nosed Leopard Lizard
Gambelia wislizenii
Gambelia wislizenii
Curly-tailed Lizards2
Leiocephalus spp.
Lézard à queue courbée
Northern Curly-tailed Lizard
Leiocephalus carinatus
L'iguane caréné à queue
bouclée ou lézard à queue
recourbée
Bearded Dragon
Pogona vitticeps
Dragon barbu
Star Agama Lizard
Stellagama stellio
Agame d'Europe
Northern Spiny-Tailed Gecko Strophurus ciliaris
Strophurus ciliaris
SERPENTES
Milk Snake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Serpent de lait de l'est
King Snakes
Lampropeltis getula
Serpent roi
Corn Snake
Pantherophis guttatus
Serpent des blés
FISHES / POISSON
NOTE: Most fish species have not been comprehensively reviewed due to the large number
of species in trade. Commonly traded, ornamental fishes are allowed except for:
- Saltwater fishes
- Freshwater fishes that are not from self-sustaining captive populations.
- Freshwater fishes that are sourced from the wild, either directly or through intermediaries.
- Fish species that are known to be wide-ranging and/or migratory and that require very
large spaces in captivity.
- Fishes that reach an adult length of 1 meter or more.
- Fishes that pose a risk of establishing themselves in local environments if released.
- Fishes identified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (or other relevant jurisdictional
authorities).
- Venomous fishes or other fishes that pose a medically significant risk to human health or
safety.
INVERTEBRATES / INVERTÉBRÉS3
Feeder crickets, mealworms,
other worms, flies,
cockroaches, etc.
Insecta various sp.
Grillons, vers de farine,
autres vers, mouches,
cafards, etc.
NOTE: Due to the risk of native amphibian populations being exposed to Batrachochytrium
dendrobatidis and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans no amphibian species should be
included in the Positive List. These lethal fungal pathogens can be introduced into local
environments through escaped or released pet amphibians infected with either disease or
through the disposal of contaminated water or other materials they may have contacted.
The Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere Valley
Part I Provincial Offences Act
Bylaw: 2024-015 Animal Control
Schedule "B" - Penalty Provisions
Item
Short Form Wording
Provision
creating
or
defining
offence
Set Fine
1.
Fail to licence dog
3.1
$100
2.
Keep more than 4 licensed dogs
3.2
$100
3.
Dog tag not attached to Dog
3.5
$75
4.
Use Tag for Another Dog
3.7
$75
5.
Owner-Operate Kennel - Without Licence
4.1 (ii)
$1000
6.
Owner-Operate Kennel-expired licence
4.1(iii)
$500
7.
Owner - Kennel - Fail to Comply with Requirements
4.5
$1000
8.
Owner-Permit Dog to Run at Large
5.1
$100
9.
Dog - Not Under Control
5.2
$100
10.
Allow dog to trespass on private property
5.3
$150
11
Permit Excessive Barking
5.4
$150
12.
Fail to Remove Excrement
5.5
$150
13.
Owner permit buildup of fecal matter on property
5.6
$150
14.
Dog off leash outside designated swim areas
5.7
$50
15.
Owner fail to maintain effective control
7.1
$150
16.
Permit Dog to attack a person, livestock, domestic
animal or domestic bird
7.1
$500
17.
Fail to maintain effective control of Dangerous Dog
7.3
$750
18.
Owner-keep/harbour prohibited animal
7.6
$750
19.
Owner keep/harbour Dangerous Animal
7.7
$750
20.
Non-resident - no valid licence/ immunization papers
10.3
$100
21.
Special Events no permission
11.1
$750
22.
Special Event no Insurance
11.2
$250
23.
Special Event not displaying permit
11.5
$50
24.
Obstruction/Hinder Officer
12.3
$250
25.
Non-Compliance with an Order or Notice
12.4
$1000
Note: The penalty provision for the offences as indicated above is Section 12.1 of By-Law #
2024-015, a certified copy of which has been filed.