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 "answer": "In the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers Animal Control Bylaw 2013-36, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: $100.00; $250.00 (Set Fine excluding Court Costs). A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall permit dog or cat to run at large; not under control if not on leash max two metres held by person.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001735",
 "municipality": "Sables-Spanish Rivers",
 "status_type": "Township",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
 "official_website": "https://www.sables-spanish.ca/",
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   "adopted_date": "2013-11-13",
   "document_url": "http://sables-spanish.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Animal-Control-Bylaw-2013.pdf",
   "summary": "Dogs and cats must be licensed (renew by Feb 15; fee per Animal Control Officer by-law); kennel licence $100/yr. No dog or cat at large; leash max 2 m; tether min 2.4 m; muzzle/leash orders after bites. Set fines $100, failing to restrain vicious dog $250.",
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    "fine_range": "$100.00; $250.00 (Set Fine excluding Court Costs)"
   },
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    "licence_required": "s. 4",
    "leash_rule": "s. 9(1), 9(3)",
    "fine_range": "Schedule 'B'"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/sables-spanish-rivers/animal-control/bylaw-2013-36/",
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   "document_url": "https://www.sables-spanish.ca/living-here/animal-control/",
   "summary": "Rainbow District Animal Control and Shelter Services handles strays; licences via rdshelter.ca or application form.",
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   "title": "Bylaws index",
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   "status": "n/a",
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   "document_url": "https://www.sables-spanish.ca/bylaws/",
   "summary": "By-laws index.",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers By-law 2012-23 (set fines, amend Dog By-law 99-20B)",
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   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "repealed",
   "adopted_date": "2012-07-25",
   "document_url": "http://sables-spanish.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Animal-Control-Bylaw-Set-Fines.pdf",
   "summary": "Set fines schedule for animal control offences (not read in detail).",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
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   "title": "Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers By-law 2024-27 (amend Animal Control Bylaw 2013-36)",
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   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-05-22",
   "document_url": "https://www.sables-spanish.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-27-Amendment-to-Animal-Control-bylaw-2013-36.pdf",
   "summary": "Amends Animal Control Bylaw 2013-36 (not read in detail).",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/sables-spanish-rivers/animal-control/"
}