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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE
BY-LAW NUMBER 2009-081
BEING A BY-LAW TO LICENCE, REGULATE AND
PROHIBIT CERTAIN ANIMALS OR CLASSES THEREOF
WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE AND TO REPEAL BY -LAW
NUMBER 98-121
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge deems it desirable, and has
the authority, to licence, regulate and prohibit certain animals and classes of animals in
the Township.
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AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge promotes and advocates
the humane treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
UXBRIDGE Enacts As Follows:
Section 1 - Definitions and Interpretation
1.1
Short Title
This By-law may be cited as the "Animal Control By-law".
1.2
For the purposes of this By-law, unless stated otherwise or the context implies a
different meaning:
"Altered" shall mean a , male or female animal that has been sterilized by a
licensed veterinarian in any manner so as to prevent conception or insemination
by any means.
"Animal" shall mean any member of the animal kingdom excluding humans, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Animal shall include: livestock,
dogs, cats, birds and reptiles.
"Animal Control" shall mean the division responsible for the enforcement of this
By-law and any related animal legislation in the Township of Uxbridge.
"Animal Control Officer'' shall mean any person employed or appointed by the
Township to administer and enforce this By-law, and shall include a Municipal
Law Enforcement Officer.
"Animal Services Committee" shall mean the Animal Services Committee
appointed by Council.
"Approved Dog Show" shall mean an event, whether held in Ontario or
elsewhere, that is sanctioned, in writing, by one or more of: (1) the Canadian
Kennel Club; (2) the United Kennel Club; (3) the American Kennel Club; or (4)
the American Dog Breeders Association.
"At Large" shall mean any Animal located anywhere in the Township, exclusive of
the Owner's property and exclusive of where the Animal is confined and
restrained in an enclosure, including a pen and a cage.
"Cat" shall mean a cat of any breed that is not less than twelve (12) weeks old.
"Council" shall mean the duly elected Council of the Corporation of the Township
of Uxbridge.
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"Dog" shall mean a dog of any breed that is not less than twelve (12) weeks old
"Enclosure" shall mean a pen or other enclosure that prevents Animals from
leaving the property and prevents contact between those Animals and people
and other Animals, but shall not include an electronic containment system.
"Household" shall mean any house, mobile home, dwelling unit or apartment unit,
occupied as a single housekeeping unit for residential purposes and includes any
outdoor space or accessory buildings associated with the Household.
"Lands Zoned Rural" shall mean those lands designated as Rural (RU) and
defined in the Zoning By-law.
"Leash" shall mean a strap, cord or chain which is designed to restrain the
Animal it is controlling.
"License" shall mean a license issued by the Municipality under this By-law.
"Municipal Law Enforcement Officer'' - shall mean a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer appointed to enforce the By-laws of the Township of Uxbridge.
"Municipal Clerk" shall mean the Person within the Municipality's administration
who fulfils the function of municipal clerk as required by the Municipal Act, 2001,
as amended, or his or her designate.
"Municipal Property" shall mean all property owned, leased or under the control
of the Municipality, and without limitation, this term shall include \all parks, open
space, opened or unopened road allowances, sidewalks, footpaths or bicycle
trails.
"Municipality" shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge.
"Muzzle" shall mean a humane device designed to fit over the mouth of a Dog
and well-fitted enough to prevent the Dog from biting, without interfering with the
breathing, panting or vision of the Dog or the Dog's ability to drink.
"Muzzled Dog" shall mean a Dog wearing a Muzzle in the manner anticipated by
the manufacturer of the Muzzle.
"Order to Restrain" shall mean the Order issued by an Animal Control Officer in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
"Owner'' shall mean a Person or their authorized agent who possesses, keeps or
harbours one or more Animals within the Township of Uxbridge, and where the
Owner of the Animal is a minor, the Person responsible for the custody of the
minor is deemed to be the Owner of the Animal, and "own", "owns" and "owned"
shall have corresponding meanings.
"Permanent Identification" means an electronic microchip encoded with
identification information which has been implanted in an Animal.
"Person" includes an individual, a sole proprietorship, a partnership, an
unincorporated association, a trust, a body corporate and a natural person.
"Persons" shall have a corresponding meaning.
"Pet Shop" shall mean a shop or place where animals or birds for use as pets are
sold, kept for sale or groomed, but does not include a shop or place for the
breeding or overnight boarding of pets.
"Pit Bull" has the same meaning as in the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. 0.16.
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"Redemption Period" is a period of five (5) days exclusive of the impound day
and any day the Shelter is closed, during which time the Animal may be eligible
to be redeemed by the Owner.
"Restrained" - Where "Restrained" is used in connection with a Dog which is the
subject of an Order to Restrain at its Owner's Household, it shall mean:
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Kept indoors in a manner respectful of its environmental needs which
prevents the said Dog from having contact with Persons who have not
consented to contact; and/or
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Kept in an Enclosure.
"Restrained" - Where "Restrained" is used in connection with a Dog which is the
subject of an Order to Restrain at a place other than its Owner's Household, it
shall mean the said Dog will be Muzzled, with a Leash no longer than 1.8 metres
in length and under the care and control of a Person who is at least 16 years of
age.
"Restricted Pit Bull" shall mean a Dog identified as a restricted pit bull under the
Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.D.16, as amended.
"Shelter'' shall mean the Uxbridge Scugog Animal Control Centre and shall
include any yard or enclosure maintained by the Municipality for the safe-keeping
of impounded Animals.
"Special Needs Dog" shall mean the registered Dog whose purpose is to assist a
disabled Person with their daily activities.
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"Transfer'' shall mean the change of ownership of a Dog/Cat to the Municipality
or to another eligible Person.
"Unaltered" shall mean either a male or female Animal that has not been
sterilized.
"Under Control" shall mean a Dog that is at all times, while the Dog is off its
Owner's property, on a Leash held by a Person over the age of sixteen (16)
years or otherwise physically Restrained in such a manner as to prevent the Dog
from biting or attacking a Person or other Animal and to prevent contact with
people and other Animals.
"Unrestricted Dog" shall mean the breeds of domesticated Dogs that are not a Pit
Bull.
"Zoning By-law" shall mean the comprehensive Zoning By-law 81-19, as
amended or any of its successor By-laws.
1.3
All words and pronouns relating to words contained in this By-law shall be read
and construed with the appropriate number and gender of the Person or Animal
referred to in each case.
1.4
In the event any of the provisions of this By-law are deemed invalid orvoid, in
whole or in part, by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
1.5
Schedules A (Licence Fee Schedule) and B (Exceptions), attached to this By-law
form an integral part of it.
1.6
Reference to legislation within this By-law shall be deemed to include such
legislation, including successor legislation.
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1.7
Hereinafter the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.d.16, as amended,
shall be referred to as "the Act".
Section 2 - Dog Licencing and Registration
2.1
This section applies to all Dogs.
2.2
Every Owner of a Dog shall obtain an annual licence for such Dog by registering
the Dog with Animal Control and paying the prescribed fees as set out in
Schedule A.
The licence may be purchased from locations as deemed
appropriate by the Municipal Clerk.
2.3
No Person shall become an Owner of a Dog within the Township of Uxbridge
without having obtained a licence for the Dog and registering the Dog with the
Municipality for the current year and shall obtain a licence thereafter on an
annual basis.
2.4
Every license issued by the Municipality shall expire on December 31st of the
calendar year for which it was issued.
2.5
To obtain a dog licence under this By-law, the Owner of the Dog shall provide to
the Municipality such information as the Municipal Clerk may require, including
but not limited to: Owner name, Owner address, Owner home and business
telephone number, Animal breed, Animal unique markings, Animal name, Animal
rabies information and proofof Alteration.
2.6
Upon providing the required information and upon payment of the licence and
registration fee, the Owner of a Dog shall be furnished with a tag for each Dog
and shall ensure that the said tag shall be kept securely affixed to the Dog at all
times. The tag shall consist of a metallic plate or such other material approved
by the Municipal Clerk and shall indicate the licence number under which the
Dog is registered and the period for which the licence was issued.
2.7
The licence shall bear a number corresponding to the number under which the
Dog is registered and a record shall be kept by Animal Control showing the name
and address of the Owner, a description of the Dog, the number of the licence
and the date on which it was issued.
2.8
No Owner shall affix or permit to be affixed a tag issued by or on behalf of the
Municipality to any Dog other than the Dog for which the licence was issued.
2.9
The Municipal Clerk, at his/her discretion, may refuse to issue a Dog licence to
any person.
Section 3 - Animals at Large
3.1
This subsection applies to all Animals as governed by this By-law, with the
exception of Restricted Pit Bulls.
3.1.1 No Person shall permit or allow an Animal to be At Large within the limits
of the Municipality.
3.1.2 No Owner of an Animal shall permit such Animal, whether Leashed or
unleashed, to enter private property without the consent of the Owner or
occupant.
3.1.3 Every Owner of a Dog or Person having control of a Dog shall control
such Dog on a Leash when this Dog is away from its Household.
3.1.4 Notwithstanding the generality of 3.1.1, while in or on any Municipal
Property, no person shall:
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allow any Animal to be At Large, except in a designated area; and
b)
permit any animal to enter any swimming or wading pool, beach,
fountain, stream or pond, garden, landscaped area, playground or
sports field.
3.2
This subsection applies only to Restricted Pit Bulls.
3.2.1 No person shall permit or allow a Restricted Pit Bull to be At Large within
the limits of the Municipality.
3.2.2 Every Owner of a Restricted Pit Bull shall ensure that the Restricted Pit
Bull is equipped with a Muzzle and secured by a Leash when the
Restricted Pit Bull is not within Enclosure occupied by the Owner of the
Restricted Pit Bull or not within Enclosure occupied by a Person who
consents to the Restricted Pit Bull being off Leash or off Muzzle.
3.2.3 Where a Restricted Pit Bull is required to be Muzzled and secured by a
Leash, every Owner of a Restricted Pit Bull shall ensure that the Muzzle
and Leash comply with the following rules:
a)
the Restricted Pit Bull shall be fitted with a collar or harness that is
properly fitted to and placed on the Restricted Pit Bull.
b)
the movement of the Restricted Pit Bull shall be controlled by a
Person by means of a Leash attached to the collar or harness on
the Restricted Pit Bull.
c)
the Leash shall not be more than 1.8 metres in length and shall be
attached to the collar or harness.
d)
the collar or harness, the Leash and the attachment between the
Leash and the collar or harness are all strong enough to prevent
the Restricted Pit Bull from breaking any of them.
e)
the mouth of the Restricted Pit Bull shall be covered by a Muzzle
that is humane and that is strong enough and well-fitted enough to
prevent the Restricted Pit Bull from biting, without interfering with
the breathing, panting or vision of the dog.
Section 4 - Aggressive Behaviour
4.1
The Animal Control Officer may investigate any incident of aggressive behavior
which has been reported to the Durham Region Health Department, Durham
Regional Police Services or to Animal Control.
4.2
Order to Restrain - This section applies to all Animals as governed by this By-
law with the exception of Restricted Pit Bulls.
4.2.1 Where an Animal Control Officer has investigated and is satisfied that a
Dog has placed a Person or other Animal at risk of physical harm, the
Animal Control Officer may issue an Order to Restrain to the Owner of the
Dog.
4.2.2 Where an Animal Control Officer has investigated and is satisfied that a
Dog has bitten or attacked a Person or other Animal, the Animal Services
Officer may issue an Order to Restrain to the Owner of the Dog.
4.2.3 Where an Order to Restrain has been issued under this By-law, the Owner
will be served with a copy of the written Order to Restrain in the form
determined by the Municipal Clerk. Service shall be effected by delivering
the Order to restrain personally to the Owner of the Dog or by leaving it for
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the Owner at the Owner's last known or usual place of residence with an
inhabitant thereof who appears to be at least 16 years of age or by
registered mail to the Owner's last known address. Service is deemed to
be effected five (5) days after mailing.
4.2.4 Nothing contained in this By-law shall derogate from the authority of a
peace officer or an Animal Control Officer under the Act.
4.2.5 Where an Order to Restrain has been issued under this By-law, the Dog
Owner may apply to the Municipality for a hearing as to whether or not the
Order to Restrain, in whole or in part, should be revoked or amended. An
application for a hearing by the Animal Services Committee shall be filed,
in writing, by the Dog Owner or the Dog Owner's agent, with the Municipal
Clerk of the Municipality, within ten (1 0) business days (excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays) of the date the Order to
Restrain is served upon the Owner. As soon as practicable after receipt of
the appeal, the Municipal Clerk shall notify the Dog Owner and any other
complainant or complainants of the date, time and location of the hearing.
If an Owner fails to appear at such hearing, the Order to Restrain shall be
deemed to be in full force and effect as if no appeal had been filed.
In any event, between the date of service of the Order and the date of the
Hearing, the Owner shall comply with the Order to Restrain.
4.2.6 An Order to Restrain may include the following requirements:
(a)
licence and register the Dog with the Municipality Wtthin seven (7)
days and have the Dog permanently identified by microchip
implantation, at the Owner's expense, within twenty-one (21) days
of receipt of the Order to Restrain. The Owner shall provide proof
of such registration and implantation to Animal Control within thirty
(30) days of receipt of the Order to Restrain;
(b)
Notify the Municipal Clerk; or designate, immediately upon
relocating the Dog or upon a Transfer of ownership of the Dog;
(c)
Restrain the Dog at all times, while the Dog is on the Owner's own
property, by keeping it in an Enclosure in such a manner as to
prevent the Dog from leaving the Owner's property and to prevent
contact with people and other Animals; and
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Restrain the Dog at all times, while the Dog is off the Owner's own
property, with the use of a Muzzle and a Leash no longer than 6
feet, and under the care and control of a Person who is sixteen (16)
years of age or o1der.
4.2.7 Where an Order to Restrain has been issued under this By-law, all
requirements must be complied with effective immediately upon service,
with the following exceptions:
(a)
The Dog Owner shall have the Dog, which is the subject of the
Order to Restrain, licensed and registered, at the Owner's expense,
within seven (7) days of the service of the Order to Restrain.
(b)
Where an Order to Restrain has been issued under this By-law,
and no appeal has been filed, the Dog Owner shall have the Dog,
which is the subject of an Order to Restrain, permanently identified
by microchip implantation, at the Owner's expense, within twenty-
one days of the service of the Order to Restrain.
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(c)
Where an Order to Restrain has been issued under this By-law,
and the Owner files an appeal in accordance with Section 4.2.5 of
this By-law, the Dog Owner shall have the Dog, which is the subject
of an Order to Restrain in compliance with the terms of the Order to
Restrain as may be amended by the Chair of the Hearing, within
seven (7) days of the date the hearing is held.
4.2.8 A Dog Owner who is required to licence, register and identify by microchip
implantation a Dog which is the subject of an Order to Restrain issued
under this By-law shall provide proof thereof to the Shelter within thirty
(30) days of service of the Order to Restrain when no appeal has been
filed and within fifteen (15) days of the date of the hearing, when an
appeal has been filed.
4.2.9 Every Owner of a Dog that is subject to an Order to Restrain issued under
this By-law, upon relocation of his or her residence, or that of the said
Dog, or upon ceasing to own the said Dog, shall be required to
immediately notify the Shelter of the change of address, or the name and
address of the new Owner or the new location of the said Dog, as the
case may be.
4.2.1 0 Every Owner of a Dog that is the subject of an Order to Restrain issued
under this By-law, who fails to comply with that Order to Restrain is guilty
of an offence.
4.3
"PROCEEDING UNDER THE ACT" -
Provisions of this section in no way
derogate from or limit the applicability of the Act as it relates to all Dogs.
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4.3.1 Where an Animal Control Officer has conducted an investigation and is
satisfied that an incident involving a Pit Bull (Restricted or otherwise),
constitutes a violation under the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.D.16, as amended, the Animal Control Officer shall commence a
proceeding against the Owner(s) of the Pit Bull, in accordance with the
Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.D.16, as amended.
Section 5 - Restriction on Number of Pets Allowed
5.1
Cats
5.1.1 No household shall keep more than three (3) Cats.
5:1.2 Notwithstanding the limits set forth in Section 5.1.1, there are no
restrictions on the number of Cats permitted on Lands . Zoned Rural
provided that the parcel is larger than four (4) hectares in size.
5.2
Dogs
5.2.1 No household shall keep more than two (2) Dogs.
5.2.2 Notwithstanding the limit set forth in Section 5.2.1, a third Dog will be
allowed on Lands Zoned Rural provided that the parcel is larger than four
(4) hectares in size.
5.2.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 above, where an
Owner previously paid licence fees for a third dog within a dwelling, such
owner may continue to keep the additional dog for the life of the dog.
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Section 6- Impoundment
6.1
This section applies to all Animals as governed by this By-law.
6.2
Every officer of the Durham Regional Police Services and every Animal Control
Officer shall have the power to seize and destroy, whether before or after
impounding, any Dog if:
a)
The Dog has on one or more occasion demonstrated aggressive behavior.
b)
An Owner of the Dog has on one or more occasions fai.led to exercise
reasonable precautions to prevent the Dog from demonstrating aggressive
behavior.
c)
The Animal is a Restricted Pit Bull and an Owner of the Restricted Pit Bull
has on one or more occasions failed to comply with one or more of the
requirements of the By-law or the Act.
d)
There is reason to believe that the Restricted Pit Bull may cause harm to a
Person or domestic Animal.
6.3
Every officer of the Durham Regional Police Services and every Animal Control
Officer shall have the power to seize and impound any Animal found At Large
within the limits of the Municipality contrary to the provisions of this By-law.
6.4
When an Animal has been found At Large contrary to the provisions of this By-
law, has been seized by an Animal Control Officer and taken to the Shelter, such
Animal shall be impounded and held for the duration of the Redeniption Period.
6.5
If any Animal so seized and impounded is not claimed on or before the last day
of the Redemption Period, the Animal Control Officer may, at that Officer's
discretion and subject to the Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. A.22,
destroy or sell the Animal. Nothing in this By-law shall prevent an Animal Control
Officer from destroying an Animal which is suffering illness or injury and, in the
Officer's opinion, will not humanely sustain life.
6.6
Animal Control shall keep a record of all Animals seized and impounded
pursuant to this By-law.
6. 7
Any Owner claiming an Animal which has been seized and impounded shall pay
to Animal Control the administration fees as set out in Schedule A of this By-law.
6.8
No Person, resident in Uxbridge, shall regain possession of a Dog or Cat from
the Uxbridge/Scugog Animal Shelter without first obtaining a licence for the Dog
for the current year and shall pay any related administration fees incurred (for
either a Dog or Cat), including but not limited to:
licence fee (if applicable),
impound fees and any necessary health care costs while the animal was under
the care of the Shelter.
In the event the Person has already registered and
licenced the Dog for the current year, or is a resident of another municipality, the
Person shall provide sufficient proof thereof by producing the tag or licence to the
Animal Control Officer or proof of residency outside of Uxbridge, and shall be
exempt from paying the licence fee.
6.9
No Person, resident in the Province of Ontario, shall regain possession of a
Restricted Pit Bull from the Shelter without first providing proof that the Restricted
Pit Bull complies with all requirements under the Act. Where proof cannot be
provided, the necessary steps shall be taken by the Animal Control Officer to
ensure that the requirements of this By-law and the Act are met. The Owner of
the Restricted Pit Bull shall pay any related administration fees incurred,
including but not limited to: licence, impound fees, and any necessary health
care costs while the Animal was under the care of tlie Animal Shelter.
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Section 7- Surrender/Disposition
7.1
This section applies to all Animals as governed by this By-law.
7.2
The Animal Control Officer shall accept the Transfer of ownership of a Dog or
Cat from an Owner to the Municipality upon:
a)
receipt of a written request from the Owner accompanied by payment of
the appropriate fee prescribed in Schedule A of this By-law;
b)
determination by the Animal Control Officer that the Animal can
reasonably be expected to be placed in a new home;
c)
receipt of any other information the Animal Control Officer requests; and
d)
space being available within the Shelter.
7.3
Any Animals destroyed under this By-law shall be disposed of in such a manner
as may be determined from time to time.
Section 8 - Adoption
8.1
This section applies to all Animals as governed by this By-law.
8.2
A Person may adopt an Animal from Animal Control, upon demonstrating to the
satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer that the Person is capable of providing
proper care to the Animal and otherwise meets the requirements of this By-law.
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8.3
A Person adopting an Animal from Animal Control shall pay the appropriate
adoption fee as set out in Schedule A.
8.4
If the Animal to be adopted is a Dog, the Person adopting the Animal shall obtain
a licence at the time of adoption, as per Section 2 of this By-law.
Section 9- Stoop and Scoop
9.1
Every Owner of an Animal shall immediately remove and dispose of, in a
hygienic manner, all excrement left by the Animal on any property, other than the
Animal Owner's or agent's property, within Township of Uxbridge.
9.2
Section 9.1 does not apply to a handler of a Special Needs Dog, where the
handler is unable to remove the excrement left by such Special Needs Dog due
to a physical disability or impediment.
9.3
Section 9.1 does not apply to a blind or visually impaired handler of a Special
Needs Dog if the feces and/or excrement is left while the Special Needs Dog was
off the property of the handler and during the course of fulfilling its duties.
9.4
Every Owner of a Dog shall remove from his or her premises, in a timely manner,
excrement left by such dog, so as not to disturb the enjoyment, comfort,
convenience of any Person in the vicinity of the premises.
Section 10 - Barking. Likely to Disturb
10.1
No owner shall allow any Dog to make noises including, but not limited to:
persistent barking, calling, howling, whining or crying at frequent or lengthy
intervals, that are likely to disturb the inhabitants of the Township.
Section 11 - Enforcement and Penalties
11.1
This By-law shall appoint one or more Animal Control Officers who shall
investigate Animal-related complaints and enforce the provisions of this By-law.
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11.2 Animal Control Officers shall provide all services as required by this By-law.
11.3 The complaint shall include the name, address and telephone number or other
contact information of the complainant.
Failure to provide the required
complainant information shall render the complaint incomplete and it will not be
investigated.
11.4 Anonymous complaints or third party complaints which attempt to obscure the
identity of the complainant may not be investigated.
11.5 Where an Animal Control Officer has determined that a complaint has been filed
for a malicious or vexatious reason, frivolously, or as part of an ongoing pattern
of harassment or retaliation, the Animal Control Officer may, after conferring and
confirming with the Municipal Clerk, cease the investigation and close the file
with no further action taken.
11.6
Every Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offence.
11.7
Every Person found guilty of an offence under this By-law, is liable to a penalty or
fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, which maximum penalty shall
not restrict the penalty or fine provided for offences prosecuted pursuant to the
Dog Owner's Liability Act.
Section 12- Exemptions
12.1
This By-law does not apply in the following circumstances only:
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12.1.1
12.1.2
12.1.3
12.1.4
12.1.5
Registered Special Needs Dog(s): every Person who owns a
registered Special Needs Dog, shall licence such Dog pursuant to
the licensing requirements of this By-law, as applicable.
Upon
presentation of the applicable certificate from the registering
agency, the Dog's Owner will be exempted from payment of the
required licence fee.
Visiting Animals, only where an Owner of the Animal is a non-
resident of the Township of Uxbridge, and his or her Animal will not
be kept within the Township of Uxbridge for a time period longer
than thirty (30) days in any one (1) calendar year, its Owner shall
not be required to comply with the licencing requirements of this
By-law if the Owner can provide proof of current registration from
the Animal's governing authority for the Owner's Household.
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Notwithstanding section 12.1.2, Pit Bulls, but not
Restricted Pit Bulls, are prohibited from entering the
Municipality.
Veterinarians: a licensed Veterinarian shall not be considered an
Owner of an Animal for the purpose of this By-law only where the
Animal has been brought upon his or her premises for veterinary
care or treatment.
Dog Shows: all Dogs brought into the Municipality to participate in
an Approved Dog Show.
As may be otherwise provided for in Schedule B to this By-law.
Section 13- Minimum Animal Care Requirements
13.1
This section applies to all Animals as governed by this By-law.
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13.2
Every Person who owns an Animal within the Municipality shall provide the
Animal or cause it to be provided with suitable food, potable water and veterinary
care as required to maintain the health and well-being of the Animal.
13.3 Where an Animal is customarily kept out-of-doors, the Owner shall at all times
provide for the use of the Animal a structurally sound, weatherproof, insulated,
enclosure with off-the-ground flooring.
13.4 Whenever an Animal is tethered on the Owner's premises, the tether shall allow
for the sufficient exercises for the Animal, in the opinion of the Animal Control
Officer.
13.5
Every Person who owns an Unaltered female Animal shall, during each period
that the Animal is in heat, keep it confined in a manner that will not attract other
Animals.
13.6
Every Person who maltreats or neglects or is found to be cruel to any Animal and
every Person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law may be
reported, by the Animal Control Officer, to a chapter of the Ontario Humane
Society or the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or other
society associated therewith:
Section 14 - Miscellaneous
14.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law it shall not apply in respect of
Animals owned by any Person which are kept on any premises listed in Schedule
B. Notwithstanding the above, the premises listed in Schedule .8 must comply
with the rules of this By-law as they relate to restricted Animals.
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14.2 By-law Number 98-121.is hereby repealed.
14.3 This By-law shall come into full force and effect on the day of passing.
14.4 All licenses issued under By-law Number 98-121 shall remain in force and effect.
READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and finally passed this 22"d day of June,
2009.
B_OB SHEPHERD
MAYOR
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SCHEDULE "A"
TO TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE
BY-LAW NUMBER 2009-081
Adoption Fees
Details
Fee (includes HST)
Dogs (including puppies)
$ 125.00
Cats (including kittens)
$ 85.00
Licence Fees
Details
Fees (HST n/a)
Dog - spayed or neutered
$ 25.00
Dog - unaltered
$ 35.00
Cat - optional
$ 20.00
Impoundment Administration Fees
Details
Fees (HST n/a)
Dog - licensed
$ 30.00
Dog - not licensed
$ 50.00
Second or subsequent occurrence
$ 75.00
Daily care fee
(every Dog or Cat impounded is subject to an additional charge
for every day or part of a day after the Animal is brought into the
Shelter)
$ 15.00/day
In addition to the fees detailed above, every Owner of a Dog not
licensed for the current year who is a resident of the Municipality
is also required to pay the licence fees in addition to the
impoundment fees
Varies, in accordance with
Uxbridge's licensing fees
Tag replacement fee
$6.00
Transfer Fees
Details
Fees (HST n/a)
Animal Control can only accept surrendered Animals if they can reasonably be expected to
be placed in a new home. Animals will not be accepted for euthanasia. Pets are screened
carefully to avoid placing problem Animals in new homes.
Transfer of ownership of a Dog or litter, brought into the Animal
Shelter
$ 65.00
Transfer of owner of a Cat or litter, brought into the Animal Shelter $ 40.00
Kennel
Boarding
New Kennel $200.00 /
Year
Existing Kennel $150.00 /
Year
Breeding
New Kennel $200.00 /
Year
Existing Kennel $150.00 /
Year
Private
New Kennel $200.00 /
Year
Existing Kennel $150.00 /
Year
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SCHEDULE "B"
EXCEPTIONS TO TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE
BY-LAW NUMBER 2009-081
For the purposes of section 12.1.5 and section 14.1 of this By-law, this By-law does not
apply with respect to Animals kept:
(a)
on the premises of any television or film location where such Animals are being
kept temporarily for the purpose of a television or film production;
(b)
on the premises of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge;
(c)
on the premises of Pet Shops; or
(d)
on the premises or under the authority or control of a law enforcement agency.