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Amendments to By-law 63-2022
By-law Number
62-2024
Date Passed
September 23, 2024
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
BY-LAW NO. 63-2022
Being a By-law to provide for the licensing, control and regulation
of animals within the Municipality of Thames Centre.
ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW
WHEREAS section 8 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 confers the
power upon a municipality, in exercising its powers to regulate and prohibit respecting a
matter, to provide for a system of licenses, approvals or registrations, and to impose
conditions as a requirement of obtaining, continuing to hold or renew a license, approval
or registration;
WHEREAS Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 provides
for the authority of lower tier municipalities to pass By-laws regarding animals;
WHEREAS Section 103 and 105 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25
outlines specific powers of municipalities regarding the impounding of animals and the
muzzling of dogs;
WHEREAS Section 12 of the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
D.16 designates a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer as a Peace Officer for the
purposes of enforcing the Act;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Thames Centre deems it desirable to pass a By-law to provide for the licensing and
regulation of dogs, and other animals within the Municipality of Thames Centre, under
the provisions of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of
Thames Centre HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
DEFINITIONS
1.1
ADULT means any person who is of the age of 18 years or older.
1.2
ANIMAL means any member of the animal kingdom, other than a human
as defined in the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended.
1.3
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER means the person or agency so designated
by the Council and any employees or agents of such person or agency to
carry out the provisions of this By-law.
1.4
APPROVED FOSTER ORGANIZATION means an organization that
rescues and fosters dogs and that has been approved in writing for the
purposes of this By-law by the Municipality, and whose approved status
has not been revoked by the Municipality.
1.5
BOARDING shall mean a place or facility where four (4) or more dogs are
kept between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
1.6
COUNCIL means the Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Thames Centre.
1.7
DANGEROUS DOG means any individual dog which:
(a)
has on one or more occasions bitten or attacked a person or
domestic animal without provocation;
(b)
has on one or more occasions behaved in a manner that poses a
menace to the safety of person(s) or domestic animal(s) without
provocation;
(c)
is attack trained; or
(d)
has been declared dangerous by another Municipality in Ontario.
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A dog shall not be considered dangerous if a person is on premises with
the intention of committing or is in the commission of a criminal act on the
premises and incurs injury caused by being bitten or attacked by a dog.
1.8
DANGEROUS DOG LICENSE means a "Dangerous Dog" or "Restricted
Pit Bull" as defined and shall require a license with additional restrictions
imposed as specified in the By-law.
1.9
DOG shall mean a dog or any member of canine species, of any breed
that is not less than twelve (12) weeks old
1.10 DOGGY DAY CARE shall mean a place or facility where more than three
(3) dogs are kept, no dogs, other than up to three (3) dogs that are owned
by a licensed resident of the property, are kept between the hours of 8:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
1.11 DWELLING UNIT means one or more habitable rooms designed for use
by or occupied by not more than one (1) family and in which separate
kitchen and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of such a
family, a private entrance from outside the building or from a common
hallway or stairway inside the building.
1.12 FENCE means any freestanding structure, wall or barrier other than a
building, erected for the purpose of restricting ingress to or egress from a
property, providing security or protection to property, includes a gate, must
not have any openings more than 3 inches and must be taller than 6 feet
in height. For the purposes of this By-law, a fence does not include a
hedge, electric fence, or barbwire fence.
1.13 FOSTER HOME means the dwelling unit of an individual who has been
approved in writing by an Approved Foster Organization to foster dogs on
a temporary basis until a permanent owner can be found.
1.14 FOSTERING DOG OWNER means the individual who has been approved
in writing by an Approved Foster Organization to foster dogs in a Foster
Home and who owns, keeps, possesses, harbours or acts as a guardian of
the dogs on a temporary basis until a permanent owner can be found. The
Fostering Dog Owner shall be considered the owner of the dog under this
by-law while the dog is under their care.
1.15 IMPOUND means to confiscate, confine, hold or take possession of. The
terms IMPOUNDED and IMPOUNDING have corresponding meaning.
1.16 KENNEL means any building, pen or other structure in which four (4) or
more dogs are kept as pets for show, boarding and/or breeding. A kennel
is not a building used for human habitation.
1.17 LEASH means a chain, rope or other restraining device of not more than
1.8 meters in length.
1.18 LICENSE means to register the dog pursuant to the requirements in this
By-law.
1.19 LONDON HUMANE SOCIETY means the London Humane Society, which
is an organization responsible for enforcing Ontario Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.36 and sections of
the Criminal Code that are relevant to animal cruelty for the County of
Middlesex.
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1.20 MUNICIPALITY means The Corporation of The Municipality of Thames
Centre.
1.21 MUZZLE means a humane fastening or covering device of adequate
strength and design that is suitable to the breed of the dog, which fits over
the mouth of the dog and cannot be removed by the dog, to prevent the
dog from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal. The terms
MUZZLED and MUZZLING have corresponding meaning.
1.22 MUZZLE ORDER means a written Order from the Municipality requiring
the dog be muzzled at all times, except when in the owner's dwelling unit
or any other provision specified in this By-law.
1.23 NOT UNDER PHYSICAL CONTROL OF ANY PERSON means when a
dog is not on a leash held by a person.
1.24 OFFICER means any Police Officer, Animal Control Officer or By-law
Enforcement Officer of the Municipality or a contractor appointed by
Council.
1.25 OWNER means any person who owns, possesses, harbours or has
custody of an animal and includes a person who is the temporary keeper
of the animal. Such person shall also include a foster dog owner. Where
the owner is under the age of 18 years old, the legal parent or guardian
shall be responsible. The terms OWNS and OWNED have corresponding
meaning.
1.26 PHYSICAL DISABILITY means a person with any degree of physical
disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily
injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree
of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual
impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech
impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a
wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device.
1.27 PIT BULL means:
(a)
a Pit Bull Terrier;
(b)
a Staffordshire Bull Terrier;
(c)
an American Staffordshire Terrier;
(d)
an American Pit Bull Terrier; and
(e)
a dog that has an appearance and physical characteristics that are
substantially similar to those of dogs referred to in any of clauses
(a) to (d).
1.28 POLICE WORK DOG means a dog trained to aid law enforcement officers
and is used for police work purposes.
1.29 POUND means those premises designated by the Municipality for the
detention, maintenance or disposal of dogs that have been impounded by
an officer. Such premises shall include any building(s) and enclosure(s)
maintained on behalf of the Municipality by any person or organization as
is duly authorized to do so for the purposes of carrying out the provisions
of this By-law and such building(s) and enclosure(s) shall conform to the
Ontario regulations under The Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990,
Chapter A.22.
1.30 POUNDKEEPER means the person(s) or organization appointed by the
Municipality to be responsible for maintaining the pound for the purpose of
maintaining and enforcing the provisions of this By-law.
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1.31 RESTRICTED PIT BULL means a Pit Bull as defined by this By-law that
was born before August 29, 2005.
1.32 RUNNING AT LARGE means when a dog is found in any place other than
the premises of the owner and not under physical control of any person by
means of a leash. The term RUN AT LARGE shall have a corresponding
meaning.
1.33 SEIZE means to take possession, to confiscate, take possession of by
legal process, to possess or take by force or capture.
1.34 SERVICE DOG means a dog that has been certified by a nationally
recognized organization in Canada or association in providing assistance
to a person by means of, guiding, hearing or assisting a person with a
physical disability. A service dog does not include a therapy dog as
defined.
1.35 THERAPY DOG means an emotional support dog that provides
therapeutic support to an elderly owner or an owner with a disability
through companionship or affection.
1.36 VETERINARIAN means a member of the College of Veterinarians of
Ontario.
1.37 ZONING BY-LAW means the current Zoning By-law of the Municipality of
Thames Centre.
2.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Council may appoint an Animal Control Officer whose duty it shall be to:
(a)
Receive accurate records from the Municipality of all licenses
and dog tags issued pursuant to this By-law; and
(b)
Seize and impound animals and/or dogs found to be in
contravention of this By-law.
3.
LICENSES
3.1
Registration and Licensing Requirements:
(a) Every owner of a dog or Fostering Dog Owner within the Municipality
shall register each dog or dangerous dog owned by him/her within ten
(10) days of taking possession of the dog or within thirty (30) days of
taking up residence in the Municipality;
(b) Every owner of a Dangerous Dog shall purchase a special Dangerous
Dog license annually through the Municipality;
(c) Upon Registration of the of a dog or Dangerous Dog, each owner shall
receive a permanent dog tag.
(d) Every owner of a dog shall keep the dog tag securely fixed on the dog
at all times;
(e) Where the issued dog tag is lost or destroyed, the owner shall pay the
replacement fee in accordance with the current Fees and Charges By-
law;
(f) Every owner of a dog within the Municipality shall be required to
complete the Dog Registration Form, included as Schedule A
3.2
Exemptions
A dog license is not required for the following:
(a)
a Police Work Dog, as defined;
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(b)
a Service Dog, as defined;
(c)
an animal hospital, clinic or kennel lawfully operated and
supervised by a registered member of the College of Veterinarians
of Ontario for the exclusive purpose of treating sick animals
4.
EXCREMENT
No person shall fail to forthwith remove and dispose of dog excrement from any
property.
5.
KENNELS
5.1
All person(s) operating a kennel for breeding, boarding or fostering dogs
shall make an application to the Municipality for a kennel license for each
year, as attached hereto as Schedule "C".
5.2
A kennel license shall expire on the 31st day of December of every year.
5.3
All new kennel applications shall be accompanied by the following
information:
(a)
name and address of the kennel owner;
(b)
map or drawing of the location and size of the kennel;
(c)
proof of zoning approval for the said location;
(d)
a report from the London Humane Society, or from an official
appointed by the Municipality to conduct inspections, that the
premises are suitable for the keeping and raising of dogs;
(e)
proof of vaccination against rabies for all dogs over four (4) months
of age kept at a breeding kennel; and
(f)
must pay the applicable fee as set out in the current Tariff of Fees
By-law.
5.4
No person(s) operating a kennel for breeding, boarding or fostering dogs
shall fail to obtain a kennel license.
5.5
All person(s) who own or operate a kennel shall pay an annual kennel
license fee, as prescribed in the current Tariff of Fees By-law.
5.6
No person(s) shall establish a "Kennel" within the Municipality, unless the
facility is situated within a zone where its use is permitted, in accordance
with the provisions of the current Zoning By-law.
5.7
Kennel license renewal may be subject to periodic inspections by the
London Humane Society, or from an official appointed by the Municipality
to conduct inspections, to ensure the premises are suitable for the keeping
and raising of dogs.
5.8
Every person who owns or operates a kennel shall maintain a policy of
liability insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars, covering the
twelve (12) month period during which kennel licensing is sought. This
policy shall name the Municipality as an additional insured, and the permit
holder shall notify the Municipality of any cancellation, termination or
expiration of the policy.
5.9
All person(s) who own or operate a kennel shall comply with this By-law
and if found in contravention, the kennel license may be revoked.
5.10 A Fostering Dog Owner and an Approved Foster Organization are exempt
from the Kennel license fee with respect to dogs from an Approved Foster
Organization.
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6. DOGGY DAY CARE
6.1.
All person(s) operating a Doggy Day Care, as defined, shall
make an application to the Municipality for a Doggy Day Care
Registration for each year as attached hereto as Schedule "F"
6.2.
A Doggy Day Care Registration shall expire on the 31st day of
December each year.
6.3.
All new Doggy Day Care registrations shall be accompanied by
the following information:
(a) Name and address of Doggy Day Care Operator
(b) Authorized Agent Form, as attached hereto as Schedule
"G", if a property owner is different from the Doggy Day
Care Operator.
(c) Map or drawing of the location
(d) Proof of zoning approval for the said location
(e) Proof of an inspection by an official appointed by the
Municipality of the premises to ensure that the premises
are suitable for the safe keeping of dogs;
(f) Must pay the applicable fee as set out in the current Fees
and Charges By-law
6.4.
No person(s) operating a Doggy Day Care shall fail to register
with the Municipality.
6.5.
All person(s) who own or operate a Doggy Day Care shall pay an
annual registration fee, as prescribed in the current Fees and
Charges By-law.
6.6.
No person(s) shall establish a Doggy Day Care within the
Municipality, unless the facility is situated within a zone where its
use is permitted, in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning
By-law.
6.7.
Doggy Day Care Registrations shall be subject to periodic
inspections from an official appointed by the Municipality to
conduct inspections to ensure that the premises are suitable for
the keeping of dogs.
6.8.
Every person who owns or operates a Doggy Day Care shall
maintain a policy of liability insurance in the amount of at least
one million dollars, cover twelve (12) month period, during which
the Doggy Day Care registration is valid. This policy shall name
the Municipality as an additional insured, and the registrant shall
notify the Municipality of any cancellation, termination or
expiration of the policy.
6.9.
All person(s) who own or operate a Doggy Day Care shall
comply with this By-law and if found in contravention, may have
their Doggy Day Care Registration revoked.
7. RUNNING AT LARGE
7.1
Every owner of a dog within the Municipality shall ensure that the dog is at
all times restrained upon a leash and under the effective control of a
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person, when it is not confined to the dwelling unit or property of its owner
or the person having the care or custody.
7.2
No person, being the owner or keeper of any dog within the Municipality,
shall permit any dog to run at large.
7.3
Any officer shall be and is hereby authorized to seize and impound any
dog found running at large within the Municipality.
7.4
Any person may capture any dog running at large on his or her own
property and contact the Animal Control Officer or other duly appointed
officer, who may impound said dog.
7.5
The Animal Control Officer or other duly appointed officer may enter on
any public property or private property, without the consent of the
owner or tenant of the property, for the purpose of impounding or
otherwise detaining any dog found running at large pursuant to the
provisions of this By-law.
7.6
When a dog is designated as a Dangerous Dog, Pit Bull or Restricted Bull
by the Municipality and is found running at large, the dog shall become the
property of the Poundkeeper, who will dispose of it as the pound deems fit
within the time specified in Section 7.3(b). The owner shall be responsible
for all licensing fees and/or other applicable fees, including impound fees,
veterinarian bills and costs associated with the impounding of the dog, and
no damages or compensation shall be recovered by the owner.
8.
SEIZING AND IMPOUNDING
8.1
Pound(s) shall be established, which comply with the Animals for
Research Act, R.S.O.1990, c. A.22, as amended, the Ontario Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.36, 59/09,
60/09, and the Regulations of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The
pound shall be under the care and control of the Poundkeeper, whose
duty it shall be to impound all dogs found running at large, who have not
been returned to their owner and to dispose of the dogs in accordance
with the Animals for Research Act. The Poundkeeper shall supply the
Municipal Clerk with a record of all dogs impounded and how disposed of,
as well as the number of licenses issued and amounts collected for
impound fees.
8.2
It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer or other duly appointed
officer to impound or detain all dogs running at large and return the dog to
the owner if known, or otherwise hold the dog as specified in this By-law.
8.3
The owner may:
(a)
redeem the dog upon payment of any applicable fees; or
(b)
redeem the dog from the pound within three (3) days (exclusive of
statutory holidays and Sundays) after the date of impound.
8.4
Any owner redeeming a dog from the pound shall pay all applicable fees,
including impound fees, veterinarian bills and costs associated with the
impounding of the dog, as established in the current Tariff of Fees By-law,
prior to the release of the dog by the pound to the owner.
8.5
If the dog has not been redeemed from the pound within the time specified
in 7.3 (b), the dog shall become the property of the Poundkeeper, who
may sell the dog or dispose of it as the pound deems fit, and in either
event aforesaid, no damages or compensation shall be recovered by the
owner.
8.6
Where an injured dog is impounded, seized or otherwise detained for
running at large, and requires immediate veterinary care or should be
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destroyed due to such injuries without delay for humane reasons, the
Animal Control Officer may deliver the injured dog to a qualified
veterinarian for care or to euthanize the dog. Where an injured dog has
been delivered to a qualified veterinarian for care, the owner of the dog
shall be responsible for any and all costs or charges associated with the
services provided by the veterinarian, and no damages or compensation
shall be recoverable by the owner.
8.7
It shall be the duty of the Poundkeeper to properly care for all animals
after they have been impounded, pursuant to the Animals for Research
Act, R.S.O 1990, c. A.22 or any other applicable Act, as may be amended.
8.8
All impound fees and maintenance fees shall be retained by the
Poundkeeper or as prescribed under contract.
8.9
All animal control services fees collected on behalf of the Municipality by
any authorized agent shall be remitted to the Municipality on a monthly
basis, along with any monthly report.
8.10 No person shall interfere with, hinder or impede an Animal Control Officer
or Officer in the performance of any duty authorized by this By-law or
provincial legislation.
8.11 No person shall forcibly retrieve a dog from the Poundkeeper and Animal
Control Officer or, break and enter into a pound facility to retrieve a dog
without payment in full of all fees and charges owed.
8.12 Every person shall comply with any Order or Notice issued under the
authority of this bylaw.
9.
PIT BULL REQUIREMENTS
9.1
No person shall:
(a)
own a Pit Bull, except a Restricted Pit Bull;
(b)
fail to obtain a Dangerous Dog License for a Restricted Pit Bull;
(c)
breed a Pit Bull;
(d)
transfer a Pit Bull by sale;
(e)
transfer a Pit Bull by gift or otherwise;
(f)
abandon a Pit Bull other than to a pound operated by or on behalf of
the Municipality, the Province or a designated body;
(g)
allow a Pit Bull in his or her possession to stray; or
(h)
train a Pit Bull for fighting.
9.2
All other requirements regarding Pit Bulls or Registered Pit Bulls shall be
in accordance with the Dog Owner's Liability Act, 1990 (DOLA), as
amended, including regulations pertaining to DOLA, and the Animals for
Research Act, 1990, as amended.
10.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS, CONSEQUENCES OF ATTACK
MUZZLE ORDERS, EXEMPTIONS & APPEALS
10.1 Responsibilities of Owners
No owner shall permit a dog to:
(a)
bite or attack any person;
(b)
bite or attack any domestic animal or pet; or
(c)
damage public or private property.
10.2 Consequences of an Attack - Muzzle Orders:
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(a)
Where a dog bites, attacks, any person or domestic animal, the
dog may be deemed to be a Dangerous Dog, by way of a written
Order issued by the Animal Control Officer;
(b)
An officer may issue a Muzzle Order, and the Order shall include
a description of the dog, issue of concern, required action and
should reference the Section of the By-law that is in
contravention;
(c)
The owner of a Dangerous Dog must follow all provisions
outlined in Section 10 of this By-law;
(d)
A Muzzle Order shall be final and binding, if not appealed within
15 days of being sent to the last known address; and
(e)
No owner shall fail to comply with the conditions of a Muzzle
Order.
10.3 Muzzle Order Exemption
Where an incident described in Section 9.1 is made in defense, or due to
provoking of the other party involved in the incident, the Animal Control
Officer may choose to:
(a)
not issue a Muzzle Order; or
(b)
deem the incident to be sufficiently serious in nature to require a
Muzzle Order, but not so significant as to require a Dangerous
Dog designation.
10.4 Appeals for Muzzle Orders and Dangerous Dog Designations:
(a)
The owner(s) of a dog who have been issued a Muzzle Order or
their dog has been designated as a Dangerous Dog may apply
for an appeal of Council through requesting a hearing. Appeals
are not available for Registered Pit Bulls or Unregistered Pit
Bulls;
(b)
A request by the owner(s) of a dog for a hearing under Section
9.4(a) shall be made in writing, be accompanied by the
applicable fee as specified in the current Tariff of Fees By-law
and be delivered by registered mail to the Clerk, within 15 days
of Muzzle Order and/or Dangerous Dog designation being sent.
The Muzzle Order and Dangerous Dog designation will remain in
effect until Council has made a decision;
(c) The Municipality shall send a Notice of Hearing to the owner(s)
who have made the appeal to the Muzzle Order and/or
Dangerous Dog designation and shall include:
i.
a statement of the time, date and purpose of the hearing;
and
ii.
a statement that if the owner(s) of the dog do not attend the
hearing, the hearing may proceed in their absence without
notice to them;
(d)
The Notice of Hearing may be served by delivering it personally
or by sending it through prepaid registered mail to the last known
address of the owner of the dog on file with the Municipality.
When notice is given by registered mail, it shall be deemed to
have given on the 5th day after the day of mailing;
(e)
Council shall hold a hearing for appeals pursuant to the Statutory
Powers Procedure Act at the time, date and place as set out in
the notice of hearing and may:
i.
confirm or rescind the Muzzle Order and/or Dangerous Dog
designation;
ii.
modify the Muzzle Order or Dangerous Dog designation as it
sees fit; or
iii.
impose additional conditions to the Muzzle Order and/or
Dangerous Dog designation;
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(f)
The decision of the Council is final and binding, including all of
the requirements of the owner imposed by the designation, and
remains in effect until that decision is made.
11.
KEEPING OF DANGEROUS DOGS
11.1 When a Municipality deems that a dog is a Dangerous Dog, the owner
of a Dangerous Dog shall:
(a)
obtain a Dangerous Dog license from the Municipality, as
attached hereto as Schedule "B";
(b)
ensure that the dog is spayed or neutered;
(c)
ensure that the dog has up-to-date rabies vaccinations;
(d)
display a sign at each entrance to the property or building in
which the dog is kept, warning that there is a Dangerous Dog
on the property. This sign shall be visible and legible from the
nearest road or thoroughfare;
(e)
forfeit the dog to the Municipality if the Dangerous Dog has been
found running at large in the Municipality, or not securely
confined when on the property of the owner of the Dangerous
Dog, as outlined in Subsections 10.2 & 10.4; and
(f)
provide proof to the Municipality that the Dangerous Dog is
deceased or that ownership has been transferred to another
person.
11.2 When a Dangerous Dog is on its owner's property, the owner shall ensure
the dog is securely confined in an area that is suitable to prevent the
escape of the Dangerous Dog, and is capable of preventing the entry of
any person not in control of the dog. The owner shall securely enclose the
dog in one or more of the following:
(a)
a dwelling;
(b)
a yard or portion which has fence with a minimum height of 6
feet, with no openings greater than 3 inches. All gates must be
equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices and be
locked at all times;
(c)
a locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent escape and is
capable of preventing the entry of any person not in control of the
dog. The pen or structure must have minimum dimensions of two
(2) metres by four (4) metres, and must have secure sides and a
secure top. The pen or structure shall not be within one (1) metre
of the property line, and the enclosure must also provide
protection from the elements for the dog.
11.3 No person or shall chain or tie up a Dangerous Dog as means of
confinement.
11.4 When a Dangerous Dog is off its owner's property, the owner shall
ensure the dog is:
(a)
is muzzled in a humane manner at all times;
(b)
on a leash not longer than 1.8 metres; and
(c)
under the control of an adult of the age of 18 years or older.
11.5 It shall be a condition of every Dangerous Dog license that the owner
maintain a policy of liability insurance in the amount of at least two million
dollars, covering the twelve (12) month period during which licensing is
sought, for injuries caused by the owner's Dangerous Dog. This policy
shall name the Municipality as an additional insured, and the Municipality
shall be notified of any cancellation, termination or expiration of the policy.
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11.6 Any Dangerous Dog owner who fails to comply with any provisions of this
By-law shall have the Dangerous Dog license revoked and found to be in
contravention to Section 3.1(b).
12.
EXOTIC PETS
12.1 No person shall own, harbour, possess, keep, sell or offer for sale any
animal listed below as a pet or for any other purpose or for any period of
time without the written permission of Council.
Examples of animals of a particular prohibited group are given in
parentheses and shall not be construed as limiting the generality of the
group.
(a)
All canids, except the dog as defined in this By-law;
(b)
All felids, except the domestic cat;
(c)
All non-human primates (such as gorillas and monkeys);
(d)
All viverrine (such as mongooses, civets and genets);
(e)
All marsupials (such as kangaroos and opossums);
(f)
All mustelids (such as skunks, weasel, otters, badgers);
(g)
All ursids (such as bears);
(h)
All artiodactyls (such as hippopotamuses and pronghorns);
(i)
All procyonids (such as raccoons, coatis and cacomistles);
(j)
All hyaenids (such as hyenas);
(k)
All elephantids (such as elephants);
(l)
All pinnipeds (such as seals, fur seals and walruses);
(m)
All snakes of the families pythonidae and boidae;
(n)
All venomous snakes, reptiles and amphibians;
(o)
All raptors (such as eagles, hawks, owls and falcons);
(p)
All edentates (such as anteaters, sloths and armadillos);
(q)
All chiroptera (such as bats);
(r)
All crocodilians (such as alligators, crocodiles and cayman);
(s)
All venomous arachnids (such as spiders, scorpions and
tarantulas);
(t)
All cetaceans (such as dolphins, whales and sharks);
(u)
All perissodactyls (such as tapirs and rhinoceroses);
12.2 Notwithstanding Section 11.1, on lands zoned for agricultural purposes
where livestock facilities are a permitted use, no person shall keep or
cause to be kept any animals listed in Section 11.1, except those
permitted in the current Zoning By-law.
13.
INSPECTION BY OFFICER
Every owner shall allow any officer to carry out an inspection of premises, at any
reasonable time, where pet(s) or animal(s) of the owner are kept or to make
inquiries deemed necessary for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the
provisions of this By-law.
14.
PENALTIES
14.1 Any person who contravenes the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and liable upon conviction to a penalty as prescribed under the
Provincial Offences Act, or as set out in the current Fees and Charges By-
law.
14.2 Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offence under the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O 1990, c
P.33, as amended, and is liable on conviction to a penalty not exceeding
$5,000, exclusive of costs, subject to the provisions of the Act.
By-law No. 63-2022
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14.3 Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law, and every
director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the
contravention of this By-law by the corporation, is guilty of an offence
under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended.
15.
SEVERABILITY
In the event that any provision or part of this By-law is found to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, then the particular provision or part
thereof shall be deemed to be severed from the remainder of the By-law and all
other provisions or parts thereof shall remain in full force and shall be valid and
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted By-law.
16.
THAT this By-law may be cited as the "Animal Control By-law".
17.
THAT Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law sets out "Dog
License Application" requirements and application for those matters contained
within the schedule to this By-law.
18.
THAT Schedule 'B' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law sets out
"Dangerous Dog License Application" requirements and application for those
matters contained within the schedule to this By-law.
19.
THAT Schedule 'C' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law sets out
"Kennel License Application" requirements and application for those matters
contained within the schedule to this By-law.
20.
THAT Schedule 'D' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law sets out "Part
1 Set Fine Schedule".
21.
THAT By-laws 64-2020 and 44-2022 are hereby repealed.
22.
THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of final passing
thereof.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 11th day of July, 2022.
READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 11th day of July, 2022.
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Mayor, A. Warwick
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Clerk, T. Michiels
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 63-2022
Dog Registration
1. All dogs shall be registered pursuant to the requirements of the Animal Control Bylaw.
2. A maximum of 3 dogs are permitted for each dwelling.
3. Submit the completed application, in person or by mail, at the Municipal Office. Office hours are
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at 4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, ON NOL 1 G3.
If your dog is missing or if you have an issue with a stray dog, please contact:
Hillside Kennels at 1-888-469-3247, located at 786007 Township Road 6, lnnerkip, ON N0J 1M0.
Please notify the office to indicate any changes in information (i.e. ownership, address, death of dog, or
additional dogs) at 519-268-7334 or [email protected]
ANY PERSON WHO FAILS TO REGISTER A DOG IS GUil TY OF AN OFFENCE AND SHALL UPON
CONVICTION BE LIABLE TO A FINE PLUS VICTIM FINE SURCHARGE, RECOVERABLE UNDER
THE PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT.
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 63-2022
Dog Registration Form
Please complete and submit form to the Municipality of Thames Centre.
Dog Owner Information:
Dog Owner Name:
Property Owner Name (if different than dog owner):
Property Address:
Mailing Address:
E-mail:
1 st Dog Information:
Male
Female
Dog Name:
Breed:
2nd Dog Information:
Male
Female
Dog Name:
Breed:
3rd Dog Information:
Male
Female
Dog Name:
Breed:
For Municipality Use Only:
Tag No. Issued:
Phone Number:
Fixed:
Yes
No
Rabies Vaccination:
Year of Birth:
Veterinary Clinic:
Colour:
Temperament:
Fixed:
Yes
No
Rabies Vaccination:
Year of Birth:
Veterinary Clinic:
Colour:
Temperament:
Fixed:
Yes
No
Rabies Vaccination:
Year of Birth:
Veterinary Clinic:
Colour:
Temperament:
Tag No. Issued:
Tag No. Issued:
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
I hereby verify that the information provided herein is true and correct and that my dog(s) have an up-to-date rabies
vaccination. By signing this application, I agree to conform to all Municipal By-laws and understand failing to do so may result
in fines.
Furthermore, I release my personal information and consent that I may be contacted by the Municipality of Thames Centre and
or an approved 3rd party contractor.
Signature: _______________ _
Date: ______________ _
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
and will be used for the purpose of Dog Registration and Canine Control. Questions about this collection should be directed to the FOi
Coordinator, The Corporation of Municipality of Thames Centre at 4305 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON NOL 1G3
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SCHEDULE " B" TO BY-LAW 63- 2022
DANGEROUS
DOG
LICENSE
APPLICATION
1 .
License
Fees -- see current Tariff of Fees By- law.
2. A return payment fee will be added for any payment that has been submitted that has
Non- Sufficient Funds" as per the current Tariff of Fees By- law.
3. Submit the completed application, with payment in any of the following ways:
a) In person, at the Municipal
Office by cash, debit or cheque. Office
hours are
8: 30 a. m. to
4: 30 p. m., located
at 4305
Hamilton
Road, Dorchester, ON
NOL
1G3; or
b) By mail with
a cheque
or money
order. Please print "dangerous dog" on the back of the
cheque with the number of dogs. Please make all cheques payable to the
MUNICIPALITY
OF THAMES
CENTRE".
If a receipt is required, please mail the
complete
bill together with a stamped, self- addressed
envelope. Receipts
are valid when
cheques
clear.
DANGEROUS
DOG, PIT BULL, OR RESTRICTED
BULL
IS AT LARGE
When a dog designated as Dangerous Dog by the Municipality, Pit Bull or Registered Pit Bull is found
running at large, the dog shall become the property of the Pound keeper, who will dispose of it as the
pound deems fit within the time specified in Section 7. 3 ( b) of this By- law. The owner will be responsible
for all impounding fees, pound fees, veterinarian costs, and no damages or compensation shall be
recovered.
For additional information regarding Dangerous Dog Licensing, please contact the Municipality of
Thames Centre, By- Law Enforcement Officer at 519- 268- 7334 ext. 240.
ANY OWNER WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY PROVISION IN THIS BY-LAW
IS GUILTY
OF AN OFFENCE
UNDER
THE PROVINCIAL
OFFENCES
ACT
AND/ OR THE DOG OWNERS LIABILITY
ACT.
SCHEDULE " B" TO BY-LAW 63- 2022
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DANGEROUS DOG LICENSE APPLICATION
Please complete
and submit form with the appropriate
payment
to the Municipality of Thames Centre.
Dangerous
Dog Owner Information:
Dog Owner Name:
Property Owner Name (if different than dog owner):
Property Address:
Mailing Address:
E- mail:
Phone
Number:
Dog Information:
Male
Female
Temperament:
Dog
Name:
Year of Birth:
Veterinary Clinic:
Breed:
Colour:
Markings:
For Municipal Use Only:
Approved
Denied
Tag No. Issued:
Issuing Officer:
Date:
Dangerous Dog Check list:
Spayed or neutered;
Up to date rabies shots; and
Sign displayed at each entrance to the property, warning that there is a Dangerous Dog on the property;
sign must be visible from the nearest
road or thoroughfare.
Payment of applicable fee, as per the current Tariff of Fees By-law
When a Dangerous Dog is on the owner's property, the owner must prevent the escape of Dangerous Dog
or entry of unauthorized people on the property by keeping the Dangerous Dog in one or more of the
following:
A dwelling;
A 6 Ft tall fence with
no
openings
more
than 3 inches
with self- closing &
latching gate that' s locked; and
Stored in a locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the escape and prevent entry of people not in
control of the dog. Pen or structure
must have the minimum
dimensions
of two ( 2) metres by four ( 4)
metres with a secure top and must provide protection from the elements for the dog and must be ( 1) metre
or more from the property line.
Note: Chaining or tying up a Dangerous Dog as means of confinement is not permitted.
When a Dangerous
Dog is off its owner' s property, the owner shall ensure the dog is muzzled at all times, be on a
leash no longer than
1. 8 metres and under the control of an adult over the age of 18 years old.
Every owner of a Dangerous Dog shall maintain a two million dollar liability insurance policy, covering the
twelve-month period during which licensing is sought, for injuries caused by the owner's Dangerous Dog.
The policy shall name the Municipality as an additional insured for the sole purpose of the Municipality
being
notified
by the insurance
company
of any
cancellation,
termination
or expiration
of the policy.
SCHEDULE "
B" TO BY- LAW 63- 2022
DANGEROUS
DOG
LICENSE
APPLICATION -- PAGE
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I hereby verify that the information
provided
herein
is true and correct, and by signing this application,
I agree to
conform to all Municipal By- laws and understand failing to do so may result in fines or the seizure or destruction of
my Dangerous Dog.
In addition, I release my personal information and consent that
I may be contacted by the Municipality of Thames
Centre and/ or an approved
3rd party contractor.
Owner Name:
Signature:
Date:
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
and will be used for the purpose of Dog Licensing and Canine Control. Questions about this collection should be directed to the FOI
Coordinator, The Corporation
of Municipality of Thames
Centre
at 4305 Hamilton
Rd, Dorchester, ON NOL 1G3
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SCHEDULE " C" TO BY-LAW 63- 2022
KENNEL
LICENSE
APPLICATION
1.
New Kennels shall be accompanied by the following:
o
Map or drawing of the location and size of the kennel;
o
Proof of zoning approval for the said location;
o
A report from the London Humane Society, or appointed official from the Municipality to
conduct inspections that the premises are suitable for the keeping and raising of dogs;
o
Proof of vaccination against rabies for all dogs four (4) months of age kept at a breeding
kennel;
o
Proof of one million dollar liability Insurance
covering the twelve- month period during which
licensing is sought naming the Municipality as an additional insured and shall be notified of
any cancellation, termination or expiration of the policy; and
o
Payment of the applicable fee, as per the current Tariff of Fees By- law.
2. Renewal of kennel License shall do the following:
o
Proof of one million dollar liability Insurance covering the twelve-month period during which
licensing is sought naming the Municipality as an additional insured and shall be notified of
any cancellation, termination
or expiration
of the policy; and
o
Payment of the applicable fee, as per the current Tariff of Fees By- law.
3. Submit the completed application, with payment in one of the following ways:
a) In person, at the Municipal Office by cash, debit or cheque. Office hours are 8: 30 a. m. to
4: 30 p. m., located at 4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, ON NOL 1G3; or
b) By mail with
a cheque or money order. Please print "kennel License" on the back of the
cheque with the number of dogs. Please make all cheques payable to the
MUNICIPALITY
OF THAMES CENTRE".
If a receipt is required, please mail the
complete
bill together with a stamped, self- addressed
envelope. Receipts
are valid when
cheques clear.
4. A return payment fee will be added for any payment that has been submitted that has
Non- Sufficient Funds" as per the current Tariff of Fees By- law.
Kennel License renewal may be subject to periodic inspections by the London Humane Society or an
appointed official from the Municipality to conduct inspections that the premises are suitable for the
keeping and raising of dogs.
For additional information regarding Kennel Licensing, please contact the Municipality of Thames Centre
By- Law Enforcement Officer at 519- 268- 7334 ext. 240.
ANY OWNER
WHO
FAILS
TO COMPLY
WITH
ANY PROVISION
IN THIS
BY- LAW
IS GUILTY
OF AN OFFENCE
UNDER
THE PROVINCIAL
OFFENCES
ACT.
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SCHEDULE " C" TO BY-LAW 63- 2022
KENNEL
LICENSE
APPLICATION
Please complete
and submit form with the appropriate
payment
to the Municipality of Thames Centre.
Kennel Owner Information:
Kennel Owner Name:
Kennel
Name:
Property Address of Kennel:
Mailing Address:
E- mail:
Phone
Number:
Kennel
Information:
o Boarding
Kennel
o Breeding
Kennel
For Municipality
Use Only:
o Approved
o Denied
Issuing Officer:
Date:
I hereby verify that the information provided herein is true and correct and by signing this application,
I agree to conform to all Municipal
By- laws and understand
failing to do so may result in fines or the
revocation of my Kennel License.
In addition, I release my personal information and consent that I may be contacted by the Municipality
of Thames Centre and/ or an approved 3rd party contractor.
Owner
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
and will be used for the purpose of Dog Licensing and Canine Control. Questions about this collection should be directed to the FOI
Coordinator, The Corporation of Municipality of Thames Centre at 4305 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON NOL 1G3
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SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAW 63-2022
Doggy Day Care Application
1. New Doggy Day Cares shall be accompanied by the following:
o
Map or drawing of the location of the Doggy Day Care
o
Authorized Agent Form completed, if property owner is different than Doggy Day Care
Operator
o
Proof of Zoning approval for the said location
o
Proof of an inspection of the premises
o
Proof of one million dollars liability covering to the end of the calendar year, for which the
registration is sought, naming the Municipality as additionally insured
o
Payment of applicable fee a set out in the current Fees and Charges By-law
2. Renewal of kennel License shall do the following:
o
Proof of one million dollars liability covering to the end of the calendar year, for which the
registration renewal is sought, naming the Municipality as additionally insured
o
Payment of applicable fee, as per the current Fees and Charges By-law
3. Submit the completed application, with payment in one of the following ways:
a) In person, at the Municipal Office by cash, debit or cheque. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., located at 4305 Hamilton Road, Dorchester, ON NOL 1 G3; or
b) By mail with a cheque or money order. Please print "Doggy Day Care Registration" on the
back of the cheque with the number of dogs. Please make all cheques payable to the
"MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE". If a receipt is required, please mail the
complete bill together with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Receipts are valid when
cheques clear.
4. A return payment fee will be added for any payment that has been submitted that has
"Non-Sufficient Funds" as per the current Fees and Charges By-law.
Doggy Day Care Registration renewal may be subject to periodic inspections by an appointed official
from the Municipality to conduct inspections that the premises are suitable for the keeping of dogs.
For additional information regarding Doggy Day Care Registration, please contact the Municipality of
Thames Centre By-Law Enforcement Officer at 519-268-7334 ext. 240.
ANY OWNER WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY PROVISION IN THIS BY-LAW
IS GUil TY OF AN OFFENCE UNDER THE PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT.
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SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAW 63-2022
DOGGY DAY CARE REGISTRATION
Please complete and submit form with the appropriate payment
to the Municipality of Thames Centre.
Doggy Day Care Owner Information:
Doggy Day Care Owner Name:
Doggy Day Care Name:
Property Address of Doggy Day Care:
Mailing Address:
E-mail:
Doggy Day Care Information:
Operating Hours:
Maximum Number of Dogs:
For Municipality Use Only:
Approved
Denied
Issuing Officer:
Phone Number:
Date:
I hereby verify that the information provided herein is true and correct and by signing this application,
I agree to conform to all Municipal By-laws and understand failing to do so may result in fines or the
revocation of my Doggy Day Care Registration.
In addition, I release my personal information and consent that I may be contacted by the Municipality
of Thames Centre and/or an approved 3rd party contractor.
Owner Name: ---------------
Signature: ________________ _
Date: -------------
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
and will be used for the purpose of Dog Licensing and Canine Control. Questions about this collection should be directed to the FOi
Coordinator, The Corporation of Municipality of Thames Centre at 4305 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON NOL 1G3
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SCHEDULE "G" TO BY-LAW 63-2022
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Municipal Address
Legal Description
Doggy Day Care Name
This document shall serve to notify the Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre that I/we are the legal
owner(s) of the property described above and do authorize the person indicated below ("Authorized Agent") to act on
my/our behalf on all matters pertaining to the Building Permit Application and authorize the Authorized Agent to sign all
related documents on my/our behalf.
Property Owner Name
Mailing Address
City
Postal
Code
E-mail
Phone
Name of Doggy Day Care Operator
Company Name
Mailing Address
City
Postal
Code
E-mail
Phone
Signature of Property Owner(s)
Signature of Property Owner(s)
Signature of Doggy Day Care Operator
Note:
All registered owners of the property shall sign this Authorization Form. Use additional sheets if necessary. A new
Authorization Form shall be submitted to the Municipality if the ownership of the property changes during any time of
the operation of the Doggy Day Care.
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
and will be used for the purpose of Dog Licensing and Canine Control. Questions about this collection should be directed to the FOi
Coordinator, The Corporation of Municipality of Thames Centre at 4305 Hamilton Rd, Dorchester, ON NOL 1G3