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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF COBALT
BY-LAW NO. 2025-23
Being a By-Law to Regulate the Keeping of Animals and the Registration of Dogs
and Cats within the Town of Cobalt
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cobalt deems it necessary and
expedient to pass a By-Law to regulate the keeping of animals and the registration of
dogs and cats within the Town of Cobalt;
AND WHEREAS under Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, the powers of a municipality shall be interpreted broadly to enable it to govern
its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond
to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS under Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, a municipality has the Town, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person
for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act;
AND WHEREAS under Section 10 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, a single-tier municipality may provide any service or thing that the municipality
considers necessary or desirable for the public;
AND WHEREAS under Section 10 (2) 6 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass By-Laws with respect to matters of
health, safety and well-being of persons;
AND WHEREAS Section 10 (2) 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
a municipality may pass By-Laws respecting animals;
AND WHEREAS Section 103 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that if a municipality passes a By-Law regulating or prohibiting with respect to the
being at large or trespassing of an 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
animals are not paid, or
(iii)
at such time and in such manner as provided in the By-Law.
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AND WHEREAS Section 425(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may 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 429(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may establish a system of fines for offences under a By-Law
of the municipality passed under the Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 436(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws to authorize the right to enter land under certain
circumstances;
AND WHEREAS Section 446(3) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
permits a municipality to recover the costs of doing a matter of things under Subsection
446(1) from the person directed or required to do it by action or by adding the costs to the
tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as taxes;
NOW THEREFORE the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Cobalt hereby enacts
the following as a By-Law:
1.
That Council adopts a By-Law to regulate the keeping of animals and the
registration of dogs and cats within the Town identified as Schedule "A", attached
hereto and forming part of this By-Law;
2.
That By-Law No. 2013-037 and any amendments thereto be hereby repealed.
3.
That the Clerk of the Town of Cobalt is hereby authorized to make minor
modifications or corrections of a grammatical or typographical nature to the By-
Law and schedule, after the passage of this By-Law, where such modifications or
corrections do not alter the intent of the By-Law.
4.
That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its final
passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME this 24th day of June, 2025.
_________________________
Angela Adshead, Mayor
_________________________
Steven Dalley, Clerk
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED this 22nd day of July, 2025.
________________________
Angela Adshead, Mayor
_________________________
Steven Dalley, Clerk
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CORPORTION OF THE TOWN OF COBALT
SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 2025-23
BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS
AND THE REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND CATS
WITHIN THE TOWN OF COBALT
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SECTION 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Short Title
This By-Law shall be cited as the "Animal Control By-Law".
1.2 Scope
Except where otherwise provided, the provisions of this By-Law shall apply to all
persons and property within the geographic limits of the Town.
1.3 Enforcement
This By-Law shall be enforced by an Animal Control Officer, By-Law Enforcement
Officer or Police Officer.
1.4 Conflicts with Other By-Laws
Where a provision of this By-Law conflicts with a provision of another By-Law in force in
the Town, the provision that establishes the higher standard in terms of protecting the
health, safety and welfare of the general public and the environmental well-being of the
municipality, shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
1.5 Administration and Delegation
Except where otherwise provided, the provisions and administration of this By-Law shall
establish the general guidelines.
The Town Manager has the delegated authority to:
a) Make all decisions required under this By-Law;
b) Perform administrative functions assigned under this By-Law and those
necessary for the due administration and implementation of this By-Law;
c) Establish, revise from time-to-time, such forms, documents, standards, protocols
and procedures as determined and required to implement and administer this By-
Law.
1.6 Interpretation
1.6.1 Nothing in this By-Law shall give any person any right to keep an animal where it
is not permitted by:
a) A Zoning By-Law regulating the premises on which the animals are kept;
b) Federal or provincial statute or regulation, thereunder.
1.6.2 Nothing in this By-Law relieves any person from complying with any provision of
federal or provincial legislation, or any other Town By-Law.
1.6.3 Specific references to laws or By-Laws are meant to refer to the current laws
applicable at the time that this By-Law was enacted, and shall be interpreted to include
amendments, restatements, and successor legislation.
1.6.4 If any court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this By-Law is illegal or
ultra vires of the jurisdiction of the Town, such provisions shall be deemed to be
severable and shall not invalidate any of the other provisions of this By-Law.
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1.6.5 Where a provision of this By-Law conflicts with a provision of another By-Law in
force in the Town, or any provision of any deferral or provincial statutes or regulations,
the provision that establishes the higher standard in terms of protecting the health,
safety and welfare of the general public and the environmental well-being of the
Municipality, shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
1.7 Purpose and Standard of Care
The purpose of this By-Law is to:
a) Provide a framework for the delivery of enforcement services in respect to
animals and the keeping of dogs, cats and prescribed birds.
b) Educate the public and set standards of care for humane and responsible pet
ownership; and
c) Maintain the health, safety and well-being of all persons and their property, while
making all efforts possible to prevent potential conflicts with animals, people,
property, and the environment.
1.8 Regulation - Dog, Cat, and Animal
Owning a pet is a long-term commitment. Owners must consider the time, effort, and
resources required to care for a pet throughout its entire life span, and choose a pet that
suits lifestyle, living situation, and capabilities to provide proper care and attention.
Standard Care:
a) Comply with the standards of care and this By-Law;
b) Keep in a humane manner free from abuse and neglect and is provided with the
necessities and conditions to maintain ad protect the animal's wellbeing;
c) Not cause conflict with other animals, people, property, or the environment.
SECTION 2
DEFINITIONS
Definitions of words, phrases and terms used in this By-Law that are not included in the
list of definitions in this section shall have the meanings which are commonly assigned
to them in the context in which they are used in this By-Law.
The words, phrases and terms defined in this section have the following meaning for the
purpose of this By-Law.
2.1 Animal means a member of the animal kingdom, other than a human, not covered
by The Wildlife Act.
2.2 Animal Control Officer means the person or persons duly appointed by Council as
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town's Animal
Control By-Law.
2.3 Animal Prohibited Area means areas designated by Council in which dogs, cats
and animals are not permitted.
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2.4 At Large means a dog, cat or animal being in a place other than a property owned
or occupied by its owner and not under the effective control of a responsible person
acting on behalf of the owner and, in the case of a hen means being outside a coop or
hen run.
2.5 Building Code Act means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C25.
2.6 By-Law Enforcement Officer means the person or persons duly appointed by
Council as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing regulatory
By-Laws of the Town.
2.7 Cat means a male or female feline of any breed of domesticated cat or crossbreed
of domesticated cat.
2.8 Cat tag means a cat tag issued pursuant to this By-Law.
2.9 Control includes care and custody.
2.10 Coop means a fully enclosed weatherproof building where hens are kept and
which the interior of includes nest boxes for egg laying, perches for the hens to sleep on
and food and water containers.
2.11 Council means the Municipal Council of the Town of Cobalt.
2.12 Dog means a male or female of the domesticated canine species.
2.13 Dog Off Leash Area means a specific confined area designated by Council, from
time to time, where a dog owner is permitted to allow his or her dog to run at large, and
is not required to leash such dog.
2.14 Dog Owners Liability Act means the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
D.16 as amended.
2.15 Dog Tag means a dog tag issued pursuant to this By-Law.
2.16 Dwelling Unit means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to
be used as a domicile by one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating,
living, sleeping and sanitary facilities.
2.17 Effective control means to be in the care and custody of a Responsible Person.
2.18 Feed(s)/ Feeding means the regular or intermittent supply of food or allowing the
placing or maintenance of a supply of food on a regular or intermittent basis, which food
is accessible to or accessed by a dog, cat or animal.
2.19 Fire Chief means the head of the Cobalt Fire Department as designated by
Council.
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2.20 Harbour means living with, having care and control of, feeding, leaving food in a
manner that is likely to attract a dog, cat or animal to a property, and shall also
specifically include a situation in which any person provides food to any dog, cat or
animal whether domesticated or feral.
2.21 Hen means a domesticated female chicken that is at least sixteen weeks old.
2.22 Hen Run means a covered secure enclosure that allows hens' access to outdoors.
2.23 Herding Dog means a dog that has been trained and is actively being used in a
bona fide farming operation for the purposed of controlling livestock on the farm.
2.24 Keeps / Keeping means to own, keep, harbour, maintain or feed a cat, dog, or
animal.
2.25 Kennel means premises other than a pet store, veterinary hospital or clinic, animal
shelter or property that is operating a legitimate fostering program for dogs, cats or
animals under the authority of a Society, in which the predominant activity consists of:
breeding dogs, cats or animals, raising dogs, cats or animals, boarding dogs, cats or
animals, and/ or, harbouring more than the maximum allowable number of dogs, cats or
animals.
2.26 Kennel License means a permit granted by Council to operate a kennel.
2.27 Leash means a restraining device, by which a dog, cat or other animal is held in
check.
2.28 Leashed shall mean restrained by a leash securely attached to the dog or cat and
a person or object.
2.29 Lot Line means the boundary line between adjoining properties and or the
boundary line between a property and a highway, laneway, municipal sidewalk or
municipal road allowance.
2.30 Maintain means to carry out repairs to any part or parts of a fence or structure,
retention equipment, muzzling device, or other such equipment necessary so it can
properly perform its intended function.
2.31 Medical Officer of Health means the Medical Officer of Health for the
Timiskaming District.
2.32 Microchip means an approved "Canadian Standard" encoded identification device
implanted into a dog or cat which contains a unique code that permits or facilitates
access to owner information, including the name and address of the owner, which is
stored in a central data base.
2.32 Municipality means the land within the geographic limit of the Town.
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2.33 Muzzle means a humane fastening or covering device over the mouth of a dog
and of sufficient strength to prevent the dog from biting.
2.34 Noise(s) means unwanted sound.
2.35 Owner when used in relation to a dog or cat, or animal, includes a person who
possesses or harbours the dog or cat, or animal where the owner is a minor, the person
responsible for the custody of the minor and "owns" has a corresponding meaning.
2.36 Paramedic means a person employed by the District of Temiskaming Social
Services Administration Board to provide emergency medical services.
2.37 Person means an individual, firm or corporation.
2.38 Police Dog means a dog trained to aid law enforcement officers and used by such
officers in the execution of their duties.
2.39 Police Officer means a member of the Ontario Provincial Police Service or any
duly appointed officer under the Police Services Act.
2.40 Pound means premises that are used for the detention, maintenance or disposal
of dogs or cats that have been impounded pursuant to this By-Law or the Dog Owners'
Liability Act.
2.41 Pound Act means the Pound Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.17 as amended.
2.42 Private Property means property which is privately owned and is not Town
property.
2.43 Premises means the entire lot on which a single dwelling unit building or a multi-
dwelling unit building is situate.
2.44 Prescribed Bird means a bird permitted in Section 7 of Schedule "A".
2.45 Provincial Offences Act means the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
P.33, as amended.
2.46 Public Property includes all lands owned by the Town, any local boards, any
corporations owned or controlled by the Town and includes all Crown lands
2.47 Registrar means the Town of Cobalt, pursuant to this By-Law.
2.48 Reasonable Amount of Time means no less then minimum detention period
seventy-two (72) hours as proscribed by Legislation or Regulations
2.49 Responsible person means a person having the strength and capacity to
securely control a cat or dog so as not to permit or allow unwanted contact with another
person, dog, cat or animal.
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2.50 Senior Citizen means a person that has reached an age of sixty-five (65) years or
older at the time application
2.51 Service Animal means any animal used by a person with a disability for reasons
relating to the disability where it is readily apparent that the animal is used by the
person for reasons relating to his or her disability; or where the person provides a letter
from a physician or nurse confirming that he or she requires the animal for reasons
relating to his or her disability; or a valid identification card signed by the Attorney
General of Canada or a certificate of training from a recognized guide dog or service
animal training school. This does not include Emotional Support Animals.
2.52 Suite means a single room or series of rooms of complementary use, operating
under a single tenancy, and includes dwelling units, individual guest rooms in motels,
hotels, boarding houses, rooming houses and dormitories.
2.53 Tag in reference to a dog means a dog tag, and in reference to a cat means a cat
tag.
2.54 Tattoo means a permanent ink marking for identification purposes.
2.55 Town means the Corporation of the Town of Cobalt
2.56 Veterinarian means a person registered or licensed under the Veterinarian Act.
2.57 Veterinarian Act means the Veterinarian Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. V.3, as amended.
2.58 Vicious Cat means a cat that has attacked or bitten a person, dog, cat or animal
as determined by the Animal Control Officer in accordance with Section 5.1 herein.
2.59 Vicious Dog means a dog that has attacked or bitten a person, dog, cat or animal
as determined by the Animal Control Officer in accordance with Section 5.1 herein.
2.60 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 Town.
SECTION 3
REGISTRATION OF CATS AND DOGS
3.1 Registrar
3.1.1 The Registrar is responsible for the issuance of tags and may, from time to time
appoint in writing agents for the issuance of tags. Registrar may revoke any such
appointment in writing for such reason as the Registrar may determine.
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3.2 Requirement to Register
3.2.1 Except as provided to the contrary in this By-Law, every owner of a dog or cat
shall register the dog or cat with the Registrar on or before January 1st in each year
that he or she is the owner of that dog or cat.
3.2.2 Every person who becomes the owner of a dog or cat after January 1st in any
year; shall register the dog or cat with the Registrar within 7 days of becoming the
owner of the dog or cat and on or before January 1st in each year thereafter.
3.2.3 Notwithstanding Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2, no person need register a dog or cat
before the dog or cat reaches the age of twelve (12) weeks. The onus of proof of the
age of the dog or cat shall rest with the owner.
3.2.4 The registration of a dog or cat shall expire upon the earliest of:
a) the transfer of ownership of the dog or cat for which it was issued;
b) the death of the dog or cat for which it was issued; and
c) December 31st of the year in which it was issued.
3.3 Registration Process
3.3.1 Every person who applies to the Registrar to register a dog or cat, shall:
a) provide the name, physical and mailing address, and telephone number of the
owner of the dog or cat;
b) provide the name of the dog or cat;
c) provide a description of the dog or cat; such as sex, age, breed, color &
temperament
d) disclose whether or not the dog or cat has a microchip implanted or has been
tattooed;
e) disclose if the animal is a Service Animal;
f) proof of spay or neuter;
g) pay the required registration fee as determined by Appendix "1" of Schedule "A".
3.3.2 At the registrar's discretion a partial or complete refund of the registration fee may
be issued if the registrar is satisfied that the refund is being requested for a legitimate
reason.
3.4 Issuance of Tag
3.4.1 Upon the applicant providing all information and documentation required by the
Registrar, and paying the appropriate registration fee, the Registrar shall register the
dog or cat and shall issue to the applicant a dog tag or a cat tag as the case may be,
which bears a unique serial number, shows the year of issue and such other information
as may be determined by the Registrar.
3.4.2 Every owner of a registered dog or cat shall advise the Registrar in writing within
7 days thereafter, of:
a) change of address or phone number of the owner of the dog or cat;
b) sale or other transfer of ownership of the dog or cat; or
c) the death of the dog or cat.
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3.4.3 The Registrar shall have the right to cancel the registration of a dog or cat in the
event that the registration fee is not paid in full, through error, as a result of a cheque
being returned marked 'Not Sufficient Funds', a credit card charge being refused or for
any other reason.
3.4.4 Every tag issued by the Registrar remains the property of the Town and in the
event the registration of a dog or cat is cancelled by the registrar, the tag shall be
surrendered to the Registrar.
3.5 Replacement Tags
3.5.1 The Registrar shall issue a replacement dog tag or cat tag to the owner of a
registered dog or cat upon;
a) application of the owner;
b) evidence satisfactory to the Registrar that the tag was lost or damaged; and
c) payment of the prescribed replacement tag fee.
3.6 Registrar's Records
3.6.1 The Registrar shall maintain records of all dog tags, cat tags and replacement
tags issued by the Registrar in each calendar year and shall update such records as
additional information is received pursuant to Section 3.4.2.
3.6.2 The records under Section 3.6.1 shall include:
a) the name, physical and mailing address and phone number of the owner of the dog
or cat;
b) name of the animal;
c) a description of the dog or cat;
d) the particulars of any tattoo or microchip implanted in the dog or cat;
e) the serial number of the dog tag or cat tag issued for that dog or cat;
f) the fee paid;
g) if the animal is a Service Animal;
h) if the dog or cat is spayed or neutered;
i) the particulars of any evidence provided in support of a fee reduction; and
j) other information as the Registrar in his or her sole discretion determines to be
necessary.
SECTION 4
REGULATION- DOG, CAT AND ANIMAL
4.1 Dog and Cat to Wear Tag
4.1.1 Every owner of a dog and every owner of a cat shall keep the tag securely fixed
on the dog or cat for which the tag was issued, at all times during the year of issue.
4.1.2 Notwithstanding Section 4.1.1, an owner need not keep the tag on his or her dog
or cat:
a) while the dog or cat is within the dwelling unit of its owner;
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b) in the case of a dog, while the dog is being lawfully used for hunting in the bush, and
the tag is produced upon request of an Animal Control Officer; or,
c) where a veterinarian has determined it is necessary to remove the tag for medical
treatment of that dog or cat; or,
4.1.3 No person shall remove a tag from a dog or cat without the consent of the owner
thereof.
4.1.4 No person shall attach a tag to a dog or cat other than the dog or cat for which it
was issued.
4.2 Number of Dogs and Cats
4.2.1 No person shall keep or permit in or about any dwelling unit or premises more
than:
No. of Permitted Dogs
No of Permitted Cats
Combined Total
Residential Type 1,
Residential Type 2
3
3
5
Residential Type 3 and
all other zones that
permit a dwelling /
dwelling unit
2
2
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4.2.2 Notwithstanding Section 4.2.1, a person may temporarily keep or permit in or about
a dwelling unit or premises for a continuous period not exceeding seventy-two (72)
hours:
No. of Permitted Dogs
No of Permitted Cats
Combined Total
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5
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4.2.3 This section does not apply to:
a) a licensed kennel;
b) a veterinary hospital;
c) a pet shop;
d) a pound;
e) a newborn litter of dogs or cats kept under the age of twelve (12) weeks old;
f) a rescue shelter or authorized person or organization affiliated with a rescue
group;
4.2.4 Legacy Provision
The following legacy provision applies at the time of the passing of this By-Law.
Despite section 4.2.1, any person who, on the date of the passage of this By-Law.
Was lawfully keeping more than the total allowable number of animals stated in
section 4.2.1, may keep the number of dogs and cats over the total number of
permitted until they have died or relocated.
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The number of allowable pets must still meet the provisions of section 4.2.1 of By-Law
2013-037 and all animals must be registered at the time this By-Law comes into force.
The legacy clause will not apply to any future animals in a dwelling unit, if the number
exceeds the amount specified in Section 4.2.1 above.
4.3 At Large
4.3.1 No owner of a dog or cat shall cause, allow or permit a dog or cat he or she
owns to be at large within the limits of the Town.
4.3.2 No owner shall permit a dog or cat to run at large that is not within the dwelling
unit or on the premises of its owner or on private property without the consent of the
owner of that private property.
4.3.3 When not within the dwelling unit or on the premises of its owner or on private
property with the consent of the owner of that private property all dogs and cats shall
be:
a) on a leash;
b) on a leash of not more than two (2) meters in length;
c) on a leash held under the effective control of a responsible person.
4.3.4 Notwithstanding Section 4.3.3 this requirement shall not apply to an owner
exercising his or her dog(s), in a Dog Off-Leash Area as set out in Appendix "4" to
Schedule "A".
4.3.5 No owner shall allow his or her dog(s) to enter a Dog Off-Leash Area if the
dog(s) is not wearing a valid Dog Tag and/or has a history of vicious behavior.
4.4 Owner Not to Permit Trespass
4.4.1 No owner shall allow or permit his or her dog or cat to trespass on private
property whether on a leash or not.
4.5 Required to Stoop and Scoop
4.5.1 Every Owner of a dog, cat or other animal shall immediately remove any
excrement left by the dog, cat or other animal in the Town:
a) on a highway or roadway;
b) in a public park;
c) on any public property other than a public park; or
d) on any private property other than the property of the owner of the dog, cat or other
animal or the person having care, custody or control of the dog, cat or other animal.
4.5.2 Every owner of a dog, cat or other animal shall remove from their premises
excrement left by such dog, cat or other animal so as not to disturb the enjoyment,
comfort, convenience of any person in the vicinity of the premises.
4.5.2 Notwithstanding Section 4.5.1, this requirement shall not apply to a Service
Animal.
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4.6 Owner Not to Permit Noise
4.6.1 No person or owner shall permit any noise made by any dog, cat, bird, or any
other animal kept or used for any purpose, which is likely to disturb the peace or
comfort of any individual in any location beyond the Lot Line of the property on which
such dog, cat, bird or other animal is located.
4.6.2 For the purpose of section 4.6.1, persistent barking, howling, clucking, or other
animal noise is defined as repeatedly barking, howling, clucking or otherwise
continuously heard for a period of twenty (2) minutes or more, or intermittently over a
period of one (1) hour or more.
4.7 Animal Prohibited Area
4.7.1 No person may bring any dog, cat or animal into an Animal Prohibited Area as
listed in Appendix "3" to Schedule "A".
4.7.2 Notwithstanding Section 4.7.1 this requirement shall not apply to a Service
Animal.
4.8 No Person to Harbour
4.8.1 No person shall keep or harbour any dog, cat, or animal in a manner that
adversely impacts neighbouring properties or residents whether through offensive
odours, noise likely to disturb inhabitants, running at large of dog(s), cat(s) or
animal(s), accumulation of feces or otherwise.
4.8.2 No person shall keep or harbour any dog, cat, or animal in a manner that adversely
impacts the health or well-being of the dog, cat or animal. Circumstances that may
adversely impact the wellbeing of a dog, cat or animal include, but are not limited to:
a) unsanitary conditions;
b) neglect;
c) overcrowding;
d) inadequate feeding;
e) inadequate medical attention.
4.9 Abandonment
No person shall leave a dog, cat, animal or prescribed bird in or about any Town property
without making provision for its continued cared.
SECTION 5
VICIOUS
5.1 No Owner Shall Permit Attack
5.1.1 No owner shall permit his or her dog, cat or animal to attack or to bite a person,
dog, cat, or animal.
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5.1.2 Where the Animal Control Officer is informed, upon receipt of a valid complaint,
may investigate to determine if the animal should be found to be a vicious animal.
5.1.3 Where the Animal Control Officer is satisfied that a dog, cat or animal has
attacked or bitten a person or animal or has been threatening or aggressive towards a
person or animal without being provoked, and has further been provided with
satisfactory evidence as to the name and address of the owner of the dog, cat or
animal the Animal Control Officer shall serve notice on the owner of the dog, cat or
animal that the dog, cat or animal is deemed to be a vicious dog, cat or animal and
requiring the owner to comply with any or all of the requirements set out in Sections
5.1.4 and 5.1.5.
5.1.4 Service of notice that a dog, cat or animal has been deemed a vicious dog, cat or
animal may be effected on the person who shows in the Town's records as the owner
of the dog, cat or animal, or where the dog, cat or animal does not appear to be
registered pursuant to this By-Law, on such other person who appears to be the owner
of the dog, cat or animal. Service may be effected by personal service, by registered
mail, or by posting up in a conspicuous place at the address shown in the records of
the Town as the address for the owner of the dog, cat or animal, or where the dog, cat
or animal is not registered under this By-Law, at such address as appears to be the
address of the owner of the dog, cat or animal. Service of the notice shall be effective
upon the date that personal service is effected or where served by registered mail or
by posting, shall be deemed effective on the fifth day after mailing or posting as the
case may be.
5.1.5 Every owner of a vicious dog, cat or animal shall at all times when the vicious dog,
cat or animal is not in the owner's dwelling unit, but otherwise within the boundaries of
the owner's premises, ensure that:
a) the vicious dog, cat or animals is muzzled so as to prevent it from biting a person
or animal;
b) the vicious dog, cat or animal is securely leashed on a leash which does not allow
it to go beyond the Lot Line of the owner's lands; or
c) the vicious dog, cat or animal is confined within a secured structure in a good state
of repair so as to prevent escape;
d) a warning sign stating 'beware of dog' is posted in a conspicuous place so as to
be visible from the road.
5.1.6 Every owner of a vicious dog, cat or animal shall at all times when the vicious dog,
cat or animal is not within the boundaries of the owner's premises;
a) keep the vicious dog, cat or animal under effective control of a responsible person
on a leash held by the person; and
b) keep the vicious dog, cat or animal muzzled.
5.1.7 Every owner of a vicious dog, cat or animal shall notify the Registrar within two
(2) working days of any change in ownership or residence of the vicious dog, cat or
animal provide the Registrar with the new address and telephone number of the
owner.
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5.1.8 Where the owner of a vicious dog, cat, or animal is informed that his dog, cat or
animal has been deemed to be a vicious dog, cat or animal, the owner may, within 14
days of such notice request in writing a hearing by Council or committee established
for that purpose and Council may exempt the owner from the muzzling or leashing
requirement, or both such requirements or may modify the conditions for muzzling or
leashing. The notification that a dog, cat or animal is a vicious dog, cat, or animal is
effective from the date it is served, even if a hearing before Council is requested by the
owner of the dog, cat or animal affected.
5.1.9 The notification that a dog, cat or animal is a vicious dog, cat or animal is effective
from the date it is served, even if a hearing before Council is requested by the owner of
the dog, cat or animal affected.
SECTION 6
SEIZE AND IMPOUND
The retention of dogs and cats at the impound facility is intended to be short-term and
within the retention period provided in the By-Laws, where possible.
Discretionary provisions will apply to situations as they arise that ensure the health and
safety of persons and animals involved in the matter.
6.1 Animal Control Officer May Seize
6.1.1 The Animal Control Officer may seize and impound any dog, cat, or animal found
at large.
6.1.1.1 The Animal Control Officer, or delegate, may, in their discretion, deliver a
seized, licensed dog or cats to its owner with impounding the licensed dog or cat
provided :
a) the Animal Control Officer, or delegate, can make arrangements with the
owner for the return of the licensed dog or cat without delay; and
b) there is no record of being seized in the prior six (6) months.
6.1.1.2 A dog or cat seized otherwise shall be considered impounding at the time
and place it seized by the Animal Control Officer.
6.1.2 An Animal Control Officer may enter on any private property without the consent
of the owner of the property, for the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this
By-Law and to enforce its provisions, without a search warrant, provided he or she is in
active pursuit of a dog, cat, or animal.
6.1.3 In no instance shall an Animal Control Officer enter into any dwelling unit
situated on private property without a Search Warrant authorizing such entry.
6.1.4 Any dog, cat or animal seized by an Animal Control Officer under this By-Law
shall be impounded for 3 days from the time of its impoundment, exclusive of the day
on which the dog, cat or animal was impounded, and days on which the pound facility
is closed.
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6.1.5 Any dog, cat or animal at large contrary to the provisions of this By-Law which in
the opinion of the Animal Control Officer appears to be vicious or rabid and to be a
threat to the safety of the community, and which cannot be captured by the Animal
Control Officer, may be dealt with under the supervision of the Ontario Provincial
Police and consultation with Provincial Animal Welfare agencies and services. The
owner of the dog, cat, or animal shall not be entitled to damages or compensation.
6.1.6 Notwithstanding Section 6.1.4, a dog, cat or animal seized, or impounded under
Section 6.1.1 and a Veterinarian deems it necessary to euthanize the dog or cat
without delay for humane reasons or for reasons of safety to persons, dogs, cats or
animals, the Animal Control Officer may make arrangements and may do so without
permitting any person to reclaim the dog, cat or animal without offering it for sale and
no person shall be entitled to recover damages or compensation.
6.1.7 Any person may capture any dog, cat or animal at large and trespass on his or
her property and, upon doing so, shall report capture of the dog, cat or animal to the
Animal Control Officer who may impound the dog, cat or animal.
6.1.8 All persons before proceeding to trap animals at large are required to give
advance notice to the Animal Control Officer, where possible.
6.1.9 During the impound period referred to in Section 6.1.4, the owner of the dog, cat,
or animal shall be entitled to redeem the dog, cat or animal upon:
a) payment of the impound fees and the board fees in the amount as set out in
Appendix "1" of Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this By-Law;
b) payment of any veterinarian fees incurred for the well-being of the dog, cat, or
animal;
c) registering the dog or cat in accordance with this By-Law if there is no evidence
the dog or cat is already registered. When registration is completed as per this
requirement, the registration fee is in accordance with Appendix "1" of Schedule
"A".
6.1.10 If the dog, cat or animal is not redeemed within the time frame specified in
subsection 6.1.4, the Animal Control Officer may retain the dog or cat for such further
time as they consider proper and may:
a) transfer the dog or cat to one of the authorized shelters, rescue group or other
organizations registered.
b) euthanize if found to be medically or behaviorally unhealthy and untreatable in
alignment with Asilomar Accords.
6.2 Protective Care
6.2.1 The Animal Control Officer is authorized, upon request of a Police Officer, Fire
Chief, or his or her designate, or paramedic to impound a dog, cat or animal for
protective care purposes, pursuant to an incarceration, fire , medical emergency, or for
any other situation that the Animal Control Officer deems appropriate and to keep such
dog(s) or cat(s) or animal(s) for a maximum of fifteen (15) days.
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6.2.2 In the event that the owner of the dog, cat, or animal impounded for protective care
does not claim the dog, cat or animal and pay the impound fees, board fees, and
veterinarian fees in the amounts as set out in Appendix "1" of Schedule "A" attached to
and forming part of this By-Law, within fifteen (15) days, then on the sixteenth (16) day,
the dog, cat, or animal shall be deemed to have been impounded as running at large in
accordance with Section 6.1 and impound timelines as set out in Section 6.1.4 shall
begin to run.
6.3 Impound Fees
6.3.1 Where a dog or cat or animal is seized, or impounded for protective care, the
owner, if known, shall be liable for the impound fees, board fees, and veterinarian fees
in an amount as set out in Appendix "1" of Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of
this By-Law, whether the dog or cat, or animal is claimed from the pound or not and shall
pay all fees on demand by the Animal Control Officer.
6.3.2 Notwithstanding Section 6.3.1, in appropriate humanitarian circumstances, as
determined by the Animal Control Officer, the Animal Control Officer, may, in his or her
discretion, in consultation with the Town Manager waive all or part of the impound fees,
board fees, and veterinarian fees, or provide for delayed or installment payments of
same.
6.4 Trap Regulations
6.4.1 Any dog, cat or animal seized in accordance with Sec 6.1.7 shall be:
a) trapped in a humane manner;
b) not kept in a trap for more than 24 hours;
c) protected from the elements while in a trap.
6.4.2 In no circumstances shall a person use any trap that causes or may cause injury,
pain or suffering to an animal. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no person
shall set a trap within the Municipality:
a) Which is greater than 32" by 12" by 12" in size;
b) No person shall use a killer trap, leg-hold trap, body gripping trap or a snare.
6.4.3 Notwithstanding Sections 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 shall not apply to the trapping of an
animal where the animal is trapped by a person who is licensed with the Ministry of
Natural Resources or is otherwise authorized by law to trap the animal, and the trapping
is conducted in accordance with any applicable legislation.
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SECTION 7
REGULATIONS- PRESCRIBED BIRDS
The interest in hens in urban areas provides benefits of the human-bird bond and
production of a food item, primarily eggs. However, many concerns related to public
health and community well-being need to be mitigated with backyard flocks to mitigate
the spread of disease, manage waste, poultry pests, predators, noise and odor.
7.1 Household Birds
7.1.1 A person may keep in a dwelling unit or on a premises within the Town, not more
than a total of six (6) of any combination of: domestic cardinals, finches, budgies,
bulbuls, canaries, tanagers, amazons, cockatoos, onures, macaws, parakeets,
cockatiels, lorikeets, touracos, toucans, orioles, mynahs, magpies, barbets, ascaris,
pied hornbills or cock-of the-rocks, provided same are housed and kept in an escape
proof enclosure
7.7 Hens
7.7.1 A person may keep not more than 3 hens on a premises zoned 'residential'
within the Town provided such person ensures that:
a) the hens are confined in either a hen coop or hen run; and the hens are kept in
the hen coop between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 am;
b) the owner of the hens resides on the property where the hens are kept;
c) each hen is provided with food, water, shelter, light, ventilation, veterinary care,
and opportunities for essential behaviours such as scratching, dust-bathing, and
roosting, all sufficient to maintain the hen in good health.
7.8 Hen Coop Construction Requirements
7.8.1 Any hen coop which is erected, used or maintained for the housing of hens must:
a)
have interior walls which are smoothly finished and painted;
b)
be constructed in such a way as to be rodent proof; and have a floor which is at
least one half meter (0.5 m) above ground level;
c)
be constructed in such a manner as to prevent the escape of the hens;
d)
provide each hen with at least 0.37 m² of coop floor area;
e)
be equipped with at least one perch of not less than 15 cm in length and one
nest box for each hen.
7.9 Hen Coop Maintenance Requirements
7.9.1 Any building which is erected, used or maintained as a hen coop for the housing
of hens must be maintained as follows:
a) the inside walls shall be washed, cleaned or calcimined on the inside at least
every six months;
b) the floor shall be properly washed each week with water and soap and detergent
whether the floor is constructed of wood or concrete;
c) In a clean condition and free of noxious odors, substances and vermin;
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d) all refuse and waste matter from the hen coop must be disposed of daily in a
proper and sanitary manner and no such refuse or waste matter shall be burned
or stored.
7.10 Hen Run Requirements
7.10.1 All hen runs shall be:
a) constructed in such a manner as to prevent the escape of the hens;
b) maintained in a clean condition and kept free of noxious odours, substances and
vermin;
c) of sufficient size to provide at least 0.92 m² per hen;
d) provided with a floor of any combination of vegetated or bare earth.
7.11 Compliance with Zoning Requirements
7.11.1 Any Hen Coop or Hen Run which is erected, used or maintained for the housing
of hens must not be:
a) located in any front, side or flank yard as described in the Zoning By-Law;
b) located at a distance of less than 12 metres from any store, shop, dwelling unit or
apartment building not occupied by the owner;
c) at a distance of less than 15 metres from any school, church or business;
d) located at a distance of less than 1.2 metres from the Lot Line.
7.12 General Prohibitions
7.12.1 Home slaughter of hens is prohibited and any deceased hens shall be disposed
of at a livestock disposal facility or through the services of a veterinarian or Animal
Control Officer.
7.12.2 No owner shall cause or permit his or her hen to become a public nuisance by
persistently clucking. No owner shall cause or permit his or her hen to violate the
Noise By-Law.
7.12.3 No owner shall cause or permit his or her hen to be at large.
7.12.4 No person shall keep a rooster.
SECTION 8
REGULATIONS- ANIMALS OTHER THAN DOGS, CATS OR PRESCRIBED BIRDS
8.1 No Other Animals to be Kept
8.1.1 No person shall keep any animal other than a dog, cat, or prescribed bird, within
the Town.
8.1.2 Nothing herein shall give any person any right to keep animals where such is
prohibited by the Zoning By-Law.
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8.1.3 In the event that any setback requirements set out herein are inconsistent with
the requirements set out in the Zoning By-Law, the requirements of the By-Law which
are more restrictive shall prevail.
8.2 Rabbit- Keeping
8.2.1 Notwithstanding Section 8.1, a person may keep not more than six (6) rabbits over
the age of 8 weeks in any dwelling unit or premises in the Town provided such person
ensures:
a) that any rabbit routinely kept outside is kept in a rabbit hutch:
i. constructed such that the ground floor of the rabbit hutch is not less than 0.5
metres above ground level;
ii. constructed in such a way as to prevent escape by the rabbit;
iii. not located in any front or flank yard as described in the Zoning By-Law;
iv. located at a distance not less than 12 metres from any dwelling unit, shop or
store not occupied by the person keeping the rabbits; and located at a distance
of not less than 1.2 metres from the Lot Line;
b) all refuse and waste matter from any rabbit hutch is disposed of daily in a proper
and sanitary manner and no such refuse or waste matter is burned or stored; and
c) all food for the rabbits is maintained in a rodent proof container.
8.3 Mice, Rats, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils, Ferrets
8.3.1 Notwithstanding Section 8.1, a person may keep in a dwelling unit or on the
premises in the Town not more than a total of six (6) of any combination of mice, rats,
guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils, provided same are housed and kept in an escape
proof enclosure.
8.3.2 Notwithstanding Section 8.1, a person may keep in a dwelling unit or on the
premises in the Town not more than two (2) ferrets, provided the ferrets are housed
and kept in an escape proof enclosure.
8.4 Snakes, Lizards
8.4.1 Notwithstanding Section 8.1, a person may keep in a dwelling unit or on the
premises in the Town, not more than two (2) non-venomous snakes and two (2) non-
venomous lizards provided same are housed and kept in an escape proof enclosure.
8.4.2 No person shall carry or display a snake on any highway or in any public place or
other place to which the public is customarily admitted except in accordance with Sec
8.4.3 and 8.6.4.
8.4.3 A snake may be carried or displayed in:
a) an educational institution or research facility where such animals are housed or
studied;
b) an educational or entertainment display, including a circus or zoo, that is
supervised at all times by a qualified handler;
c) A veterinary hospital or clinic;
d) The premises of a pet store.
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8.4.4 Every person who needs to transport or carry a snake on any highway or in any
public place or other place to which the public is customarily admitted shall, while it is
being carried or transported, confine the snake in a cloth bag which has been placed
inside a box made of durable material with a lid that has been fastened securely,
provided that the animal has sufficient air to breathe.
8.5 Horses, Domestic Fowl, Cattle, Goats, Swine, Mink, Sheep & Mules
8.5.1 No person shall keep horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep or
mules or similar livestock.
SECTION 9
KENNELS
9.1 Kennel Fees
9.1.1 The owner of a kennel shall pay annually to the Town, or its authorized agent, on
or before the 1st day of January in each year, a license fee for his or her kennel in
accordance with Appendix "1" of Schedule "A", as amended, and shall receive a
kennel license for the current year.
9.2 Kennels Exempt from Tag Requirements
9.2.1 Subject to Section 9.4, where the owner of a kennel has complied with
subsection 9.1, he or she is not required to cause each dog, or cat kept at his or her
kennel to be registered with and licensed by the Town.
9.3 Requirement to Register Owner's Pets
9.3.1 Owners of a kennel shall register their own dogs, cats or animals in accordance
with Section 3. The registration fee is included in the kennel license fee. Dog(s) and
cat(s) registered in this manner shall be required to wear a tag as prescribed by
Section 4.
9.4 Kennel License
9.4.1 No person shall operate a kennel without a kennel license.
9.5 Compliance with Zoning Requirements
9.5.1 No license shall be issued to any kennel pursuant to the provisions of this By-
Law unless the kennel is in a location or an area in which kennels are permitted by the
applicable Zoning By-Law and unless the kennel complies with all of the requirements
of that Zoning By-Law.
9.6 Number of Animals to be Kept
9.6.1 No person shall keep more than the allowable number of dogs or cats over
twelve (12) weeks of age at any one location unless a kennel license has been issued
to that person for that location.
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9.7 Construction Requirements
9.7.1 Every person who operates a kennel shall comply with the following requirements:
a) The kennel shall be in a separate building and shall not be attached to a building
which is, or can be used for human habitation;
b) The kennel building must conform to the Building Code Act and must be maintained
in such a manner as to be free of damage;
c) The kennel building shall have a floor of concrete or other impermeable material and
shall be equipped with a drain opening constructed as a plumbing fixture.
Alternatively, dogs may be kept in cages of size adequate to allow the dog to extend
its legs to their full extent, to stand or sit, to turn around or lie down in a fully extended
position, and the cages shall be constructed solely of metal or wire or partly of wire
and shall have metal or other impermeable bottoms.
9.7.2 The kennel building shall have:
a) Windows which may be opened for proper ventilation;
b) A heating system sufficient for the health, care and comfort of the dogs, cats or
animals.
9.8 Fence Requirements
9.8.1 Where dogs are permitted to use an outside area, there shall be constructed
around such area a fence having a height of at least 1.52 meters (5 feet); the wall of
an adjacent building may be included as part of such fenced-in area. Such fence shall
not be required where the outside area is more than 61 meters (200 feet) from the
nearest limit of the property.
9.9 Annual Inspection
9.9.1 Every kennel shall be subject to an annual inspection by the Animal Control
Officer, or by such other person or agency as may be designated by Council, to
ensure that the foregoing provisions of Section 8 are being adhered to in the operation
of the kennel, and a report in writing of each inspection shall be filed with the Town.
The fee for the initial inspection is included in the kennel license fee set forth in
Appendix "1" of Schedule "A".
9.9.2 Where such inspection reveals that the foregoing provisions of Section 8 are not
being adhered to by the kennel owner, the Animal Control Officer, or such other
person or agency as may be designated by Council, may suspend the owner's kennel
license until the deficiencies found have been remedied.
9.9.3 An inspection fee shall be payable to the Town, or its authorized agent, on each
occasion that a further inspection of the kennel is necessary to determine that the
kennel satisfies the provisions of Section 8. Fees for any further inspections within the
year the kennel license was purchased are included in Appendix "1" to Schedule "A".
9.9.4 An inspection of a kennel may be carried out more frequently than once each
year where a reasonable complaint or complaints with respect to the operation of the
kennel have been received by the Town.
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9.10 Operate While Under Suspension
9.10.1 No person shall operate a kennel while his or her kennel license is under
suspension.
9.11 Authorized Issuer
9.11.1 Kennel licenses may be issued by the Registrar upon receipt of an approved
kennel inspection report submitted by the Animal Control Officer or other agency or
person as designated by Council and approved by the Town and other agencies within
sixty (60) days from application.
SECTION 10
INTERFERE
10.1 Interfere
10.1.1 No person shall interfere with, hinder or molest an agent of the Town of Cobalt
in the performance of any duty of such agent, or seek to release any dog, cat or
animal in the custody of the Town, or its agents, except as herein provided.
10.1.2 No person shall tamper, remove or interfere with traps or equipment.
10.1.3 No person shall refuse to produce any documents or things required by an
agent in the exercise of a power or performance of a duty under this By-Law, and
every person shall assist any entry, inspection, examination or inquiry by an agent.
10.1.4 No person shall knowingly furnish false information to an agent.
SECTION 11
EXEMPTIONS
11.1 Police Dog Exempt
11.1.1 No part of this By-Law shall apply to a Police Dog.
SECTION 12
PENALTIES
12.1 General Penalties
Any person who contravenes, suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in
contravention of, or neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done
pursuant to any provisions of this By-Law or any permit or order issued pursuant
thereto, commits an offence and except where specifically set out in Appendix "2" of
Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this By-Law, shall be liable to a fine of not
more than $5,000.00. Where an offence is a continuing offence, each day that the
offence is continued shall constitute a separate and distinct offence.
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SECTION 13
VALIDITY
13.1 Validity of By-Law
If any section, clause, or provision of this By-Law, is for any reason declared by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the By-
Law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so
declared to be invalid and it is hereby declared to be the intention that all remaining
sections, clauses or provisions of this By-Law shall remain in full force and effect until
repealed, notwithstanding that one or more provisions thereof shall have been declared
to be invalid.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COBALT
Appendix "1" of Schedule "A"
To Animal Control By-Law No. 2025-23
PART 1 PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
SET FINES
Item
COLUMN 1
Short form wording
COLUMN 2
Offence creating
provision or Defining
offence
COLUMN 3
Set fine
1
Fail to register dog or cat.
Sch. A, Section 3.2.1
$100
2
Failure to keep tag securely fixed on dog or cat.
Sch. A, Section 4.1.1
$50
3
Attaching a tag to a dog or cat other than the dog
or cat for which it was issued.
Sch. A, Section 4.1.4
$100
4
Owner possess more than the allowable number
of dogs and cats.
Sch. A. Section 4.2.1(a)
$100
5
Owner possesses for longer than 72 hours more
than the allowable number of dogs and cats.
Sch. A. Section 4.2.2
$100
6
Allow a dog or cat to be at large.
Sch. A, Section 4.3.1
$150
7
Allow a dog or cat to be at large on private
property.
Sch. A, Section 4.3.2
$150
8
Failure to ensure that a dog or cat is on a leash.
Sch. A, Section 4.3.4.(a)
$50
9
Failure to ensure that a dog or cat is on a leash of
not more than 2 meters in length.
Sch. A, Section 4.3.4(b)
$50
10
Failure to ensure that a dog or cat is on a leash
held by a responsible person.
Sch. A, Section 4.3.4(c)
$50
11
Allow a Dog in a Dog Off-Leash Area without a
Dog Tag or history of vicious behaviour
Sch. A, Section 4.3.5
$75
12
Allow a dog or cat to trespass.
Sch. A, Section 4.4.1
$150
13
Failure to remove and dispose of excrement left
by dog, cat or animal on a highway or roadway.
Sch. A, Section 4.5.1 (a)
$100
14
Failure to remove and dispose of excrement left
by dog, cat or animal in a Public Park.
Sch. A, Section 4.5.1 (b)
$100
15
Failure to remove and dispose of excrement left
by dog, cat or animal on Public Property
Sch. A, Section 4.5.1 (c)
$100
16
Failure to remove and dispose of excrement left
by dog, cat or animal on Private Property other
than Owner's Premises
Sch. A, Section 4.5.1 (d)
$100
17
Allow dog, cat or animal to make noise.
Sch. A, Section 4.6.1
$100
18
Bring dog, cat animal into Animal Prohibited Area.
Sch. A. Section 4.7.1
$250
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Harbour a nuisance dog, cat, or animal.
Sch. A, Section 4.8.1
$150
20
Harbour a dog, cat or animal in adverse
conditions.
Sch. A, Section 4.8.2
$200
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Allow dog, or cat to attack or bite.
Sch. A, Section 5.1.1
$500
22
Fail to muzzle a vicious dog owners premises.
Sch. A, Section 5.5.4 (a)
$250
23
Fail to ensure that a vicious dog is securely
leashed owners premises.
Sch. A, Section 5.1.5 (b)
$250
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Fail to ensure that a vicious dog is confined within
a secured structure in good state of repair.
Sch. A, Section 5.1.5 (c)
$250
25
Fail to post a warning sign in a conspicuous
location.
Sch. A, Section 5.1.5.(d)
$250
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Fail to ensure that a vicious dog is securely
leashed.
Sch. A, Section 5.1.6 (a)
$250
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Fail to muzzle a vicious dog.
Sch. A, Section 5.1.6 (b)
$250
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Fail to report change of ownership or location of
a vicious dog.
Sch. A, Section 5.1.7
$200
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Fail to perform trapping in a humane manner.
Sch. A, Section 6.4.1 (a)
$200
30
Set prohibited size trap.
Sch. A, Section 6.4.2 (a)
$50
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Set prohibited lethal trap.
Sch. A, Section 6.4.2 (b)
$200
32
Owner possess more than the allowable number
of hens.
Sch. A, Section 7.2.1
$100
33
Owner fail to confine hens in coop between 9:00
pm and 6:00 am.
Sch. A, Section 7.2.1 (a)
$100
34
Owner fail to maintain Hen Coop.
Sch. A, Section 7.4.1
$100
35
Owner fail to maintain Hen Run.
Sch. A, Section 7.5.1
$100
36
Allow hen to make noise.
Sch. A, Section 7.7.2
$100
37
Allow hen to be at large.
Sch. A, Section 7.7.3
$100
38
Person keep a rooster.
Sch. A, Section 7.7.4
$100
39
Keep animal other than dog, cat or prescribed
bird.
Sch. A, Section 8.1.1
$500
40
Display snake in a public place.
Sch. A, Section 8.4.2
$100
41
Operate Kennel while suspended.
Sch. A. Section 9.10.1
$400
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Interfere with agent.
Sch. A. Section 10.1.1
$300
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Interfere with equipment.
Sch. A. Section 10.1.2
$200
44
Fail to produce documents to agent.
Sch. A. Section 10.1.3
$100
45
Furnish false information to agent.
Sch. A. Section 10.1.4
$100
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COBALT
Appendix "2" of Schedule "A"
To Animal Control By-Law No. 2025-23
ANIMAL PROHIBITED AREA
Name
Address
1.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COBALT
Appendix "3" of Schedule "A"
To Animal Control By-Law No. 2025-23
DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS
Name
Address
1.