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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARWICK
BY-LAW NUMBER 93 of 2023
BEING a By-Law to provide for the regulation, restriction, and prohibition of the
control and keeping of Dogs and other Animals within the Corporation of the
Township of Warwick as provided under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001,
S.O. 2001, C. 25, Section II (i) and Sections 103, 104, and 105, as amended.
WHEREAS Sections 8, 9, and 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, authorize a
municipality to pass By-Laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in
particular paragraphs 5, 8, and 9 of subsection 10(2) authorize By-Laws respecting: the
economic, social, and environmental well-being of the municipality; the protection of
Persons and property; and Animals.
AND WHEREAS Section 103 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that
where a municipality has passed a By-Law to regulate or prohibit with respect to the
being at large or trespassing of Animals, the municipality may provide for the seizure,
imPounding, and sale of seized and imPounded Animals.
AND WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that a
municipality may pass By-Laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities
provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality.
AND WHEREAS Section 425 of the Municipal Act, 2001, 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 Municipal Act, 2001 is guilty of an offence.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Warwick deems it appropriate to
charge a fee to Owners of Animals for the provision of the service of Animal control.
AND WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that
where a municipality has the authority under the said Act to direct or require a Person to
do a matter or thing, the municipality may also provide that, in default of it being done by
the Person directed or required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the Person's
expense.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Warwick deems it appropriate to
provide Animal control for the health and safety of the public.
AND WHEREAS Section 130, of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, S. 25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to regulate matters related to health, safety, and well-being of
the inhabitants of the municipality.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Warwick is empowered under the
Dog Owners' Liability Act (D.O.L.A.) and related regulations, to regulate matters related
to Dogs.
NOW THEREFORE pursuant to the pertinent sections of the Municipal Act, the
Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Warwick enacts as follows:
PART 1
DEFINITIONS:
For the purposes of this By-Law:
"Animal" means any member of the Animal kingdom other than human.
"Animal Control Officer" means a Person or business that has entered into a contract
with the Township of Warwick to control Animals, and any employee of such a Person
or business.
"By-Law Enforcement Officer" means a Person duly appointed by the Corporation of
the Township of Warwick for the purpose of enforcing or carrying out the provisions of
Municipal By-Laws.
"Dangerous Animal" means any kind of Dog or Animal that, in the absence of any
mitigating factor, has attacked; bitten; or caused injury to a Person or domestic Animal
or; has made a real and substantial threat of attack on a Person or a domestic Animal
provided that the Dog shall not be deemed to be a dangerous Dog if the bite, attack, or
threat of attack was sustained by a Person who, at the time, was committing a willful
trespass or other tort upon premises occupied by the Owner or keeper of the Dog or
was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the Dog or has, in the past, been
observed or reported to have teased, tormented, abused, or assaulted the Dog, or was
committing or attempting to commit a crime.
"Dog" unless the context indicates otherwise, means a male or female Dog whether or
not it is spayed or neutered.
"Dog Kennel" means any building, pen, or other structure, property or lot, but not
including a building used for human habitation, in which 4 or more Dogs over the age of
four months are kept, bred, trained or boarded and in respect of which the Owner has or
is eligible to have issued by the By-Law Enforcement Officer of the Township of
Warwick, a valid kennel license pursuant to the regulations, including a 250 metre
setback.
"Obstruct/Obstruction" means to interfere with, hinder, or impede an Animal Control
Officer or any other Officer in the performance of any duty authorized by this By-Law or
provincial legislation.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
"Owner" of an Animal includes a Person who possesses or harbours an Animal, and
where the Owner is a minor, the Person responsible for the custody of the minor.
"Owns" or "owned" have a corresponding meaning.
"Person" includes any partnership, any body corporate or politic, any agent or trustee
and the heirs, executors, administrators, or other legal representatives of a Person to
whom the context can apply according to law.
"Pound" means premises that are used for the detention, maintenance, or disposal of
Dogs that have been imPounded pursuant to a By-Law of the municipality but does not
include any premises, or part thereof, that are not used by any Person or body or
Persons, including the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or any
society affiliated therewith for the detention, maintenance, or disposal of Dogs so
imPounded.
"Pound Keeper" means the operator of the Pound and his or her designate or
successor.
"Residential Area" means any area within the Township of Warwick designated as a
Residential Area under the provisions of the Warwick Township Zoning By-Law as
amended.
"Redemption Period" means the period of time within which the Owner of an Animal
that has been imPounded has the right to redeem it, and such period shall be three
days exclusive of the day the Animal was imPounded and exclusive of Saturday,
Sunday, or Holidays.
"Reptile or Wild Animal (Exotic)" means any Animal or Reptile which is wild by
nature, whether born in captivity or free, and which is kept for any purpose.
"Right of Entry" means the ability of an Enforcement Officer or Pound Keeper to enter
a dwelling or property as per section 437 of the Municipal Act.
"Running at Large" an Animal shall be deemed to be Running at Large when found in
any place other than the premises of the Owner of the Animal and not under the control
of any Person by a leash, unless in a Dog park designed for off leash use.
"Service Dog/Guide Dog/Therapy Dog/Support Dog" means a dog serving as a
guide or leader for a physically, visually, mentally or hearing-impaired person or
performs search and/or rescue functions and which has been professionally trained for
that purpose and is performing the service for which it was trained.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
PART 2
PROHIBITION OF RUNNING AT LARGE OR TRESPASSING
WHEREAS the Council has the right under the Municipal Act, as amended, to pass By-
Laws for the control of Animals within the Municipality or in any defined area thereof:
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Warwick enacts that:
2.1
No Owner of an Animal shall permit his or her Animal to run at large or trespass
within the Township of Warwick at any time. Any Animal found Running at Large
or trespassing may be seized and imPounded by a By-Law Enforcement Officer.
An Owner can redeem his or her Animal after payment of the appropriate fines
and the Pound fees as listed in Schedule "B". If, after the expiration of the
Redemption Period, an Animal has not been claimed, the Pound Keeper may
find an alternative home or, if necessary, humanely euthanize and cremate the
Animal.
2.2
In the event that an Animal is Running at Large or trespassing and cannot be
captured, and, in the opinion of the Animal Control Officer, it poses a threat to
Persons or other Animals, it may be killed forthwith by the Animal Control Officer
if it is deemed necessary and in the interests of public safety to kill such an
Animal.
2.3
Every Owner of a Dog shall be responsible for the custody of their Dog and
possible impacts under the Dog Owners' Liability Act (D.O.L.A.).
2.4
Every Owner of a Dog shall ensure that a registration tag from the Township of
Warwick is kept on the Dog at all times. A Dog registration tag can be obtained
from the Municipal Office at no charge to the Dog Owner. Schedule "A" outlines
fees for replacement Dog registration tags.
2.5
No Person shall permit unprovoked persistent noise making by any domestic pet
or any other Animal kept or used for a purpose other than agriculture.
2.6
If an Animal is captured and the Owner can be identified, the Animal Control
Officer may contact the Owner and the Animal may be returned prior to the
Animal being delivered to the Pound, upon payment of a redemption fee in the
amount of $75.00.
2.7
If an Animal is captured after Running at Large, the Animal will not be released
until the premises are deemed adequate for return to prevent reoccurrence.
2.8
When an Animal is impounded and the Owner is known, and it is alleged that the
By-Law has been contravened with respect to Animals Running at Large or
trespassing, and the payment of the applicable fines and Pound fees are not
made voluntarily, the fine is recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
PART 3
CONTROL OF ANIMALS
3.1
If it is deemed that the Dog is Running at Large at the time of the attack or bite
to a Person or another domestic Dog /Animal, the said Dog must be kept in
quarantine for 10 days at a Pound or Animal shelter designated by the Township
of Warwick and not on or in the premises of the Dog Owner, and all expenses
will be at the Dog Owners' expense.
3.2
Lambton Public Health shall be notified of a situation as per section 3.1. Lambton
Public Health's direction on quarantine shall be followed as per the above clause
3.1.
3.3
No Person shall allow an Animal to remain outdoors during extreme weather,
except for brief walks or brief periods of exercise, unless the Animal has access
to an Animal enclosure that will adequately protect the Animal from the elements.
3.4
Keeping of Dangerous Dogs:
i.
Every Owner of a dangerous Dog shall:
a) Register such Dog with the Municipality as a dangerous Dog in
accordance with the requirements of this By-Law;
b) Ensure that such Dog is spayed or neutered;
c) Ensure that such Dog has an up-to-date rabies shot;
d) Display a sign at each entrance to the property and 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.
ii.
When a dangerous Dog is off its Owner's property, the Owner shall:
a) Ensure the Dog is muzzled in a humane manner at all times;
b) Ensure the Dog is on a leash not longer than one metre; and
c) Ensure the Dog is under the control of a Person over the age of
eighteen.
iii.
When a dangerous Dog is on its Owner's property, the Owner shall:
a) Ensure the Dog is securely confined in a locked area that meets the
following standards:
1. The pen shall be suitable to prevent the escape of the
dangerous Dog and capable of preventing the entry of any
Person not in control of the Dog.
2. The pen must have minimum dimensions of two metres by four
metres, and must have secure sides and a secure top.
3. If the pen has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be
embedded into the ground no less than thirty centimeters deep.
4. The pen shall also provide protection from the elements for the
Dog.
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5. The pen shall not be within three metres of the property line or
within three metres of a neighbouring dwelling unit.
It shall be a condition of every registration for a dangerous Dog that the
Owner of the dangerous Dog provide and maintain a policy of liability
insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars, covering the
twelve-month period during which licensing is sought, for injuries caused
by the Owner's dangerous Dog. This policy shall name the Municipality as
a co-insured for the sole purpose of the Municipality being notified by the
insurance company of any cancellation, termination, or expiration of the
policy.
iv.
If the Municipality has, in its sole discretion, determined that a Dog is a
dangerous Dog for the purposes of this By-Law, the Municipality shall
imPound the said Dog at the Owner's expense for a maximum of 10 days
or the Municipality may order the Owner of the said Dog to imPound the
Dog on the Owner's property until such time that the Owner of the said
Dog has complied with all of the requirements contained in this By-Law for
the keeping of a dangerous Dog. Should the Owner fail to comply with all
of the requirements contained in this By-Law for the keeping of a
dangerous Dog within the said 10-day period, the Municipality may
humanely destroy the imPounded dangerous Dog.
v.
In the event the Owner fails to comply with the provisions of section 3.7,
the Dog shall be seized in accordance with section 13 of the D.O.L.A., as
amended.
3.5
Within the Township of Warwick, no Owner of an Animal shall fail to keep his or
her Animal leashed when not on the Owner's property.
3.6
All Owners of Animals shall remove excrement left by their Animal in any place
within the Municipality, even if it is on the premises of the Owner of the Animal.
3.7
No Person shall keep upon or in any lands or premises within the Township of
Warwick, in a Residential Area, more than three (3) cats per household, and/or
more than two (2) Dogs per household, unless a kennel license has been
obtained. However, any young born upon or in such lands or premises may be
kept there for a period not exceeding twelve (12) weeks after birth.
3.8
No Person shall keep upon or in any lands or premises within the Township of
Warwick, in a Residential Area, any farm Animals or livestock (i.e., chickens or
goats), unless permitted by the Township of Warwick Zoning By-Law. Farm
Animals/livestock are not considered domestic Animals.
3.9
Subject to the Township of Warwick Exotic Animal By-Law, no Person shall keep
any Wild Animal or Exotic pet upon or in any lands or premises within the
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
Township of Warwick, unless explicit permission for a business related to Exotic
pet or Animals is provided by Warwick Township Council.
3.10 Responsibilities of Dog Owners and the Public:
i.
No Owner shall permit his or her Dog:
a) To bite, attack, threaten, harass, chase, kill, or injure any Person
including, but not limited to, when such Person is on a bicycle, walking,
or running;
b) To fight with any domestic Animal or domestic bird; and
c) To damage public or private property.
ii.
No Person shall Obstruct or interfere with, hinder, or impede an Animal
Control Officer in the performance of any duty authorized by this By-Law
or provincial legislation.
iii.
No Person shall:
a) Tease, torment, annoy, or abuse any Dog; and
b) Untie, loosen, or otherwise free any Dog which is not in distress unless
such Person has the authorization of the Owner or the lawful authority
to do so and the Dog is registered.
3.10 Abandonment or Disposal of Animals and/or Litters of Animals:
3.10.1 No Person shall abandon or dispose of a live Animal and/or litters of
live Animals on any private or other property, including public property,
within the Municipality, without the written permission of the property
Owner.
3.10.2 Reporting the Abandonment or Disposal of Animals and/or Litters of
Animals:
a) Any prohibited abandonment or disposal of live Animals and/or litters
of Animals must be reported to the Pound Keeper during regular
business hours. Information to be reported to the Pound Keeper
includes, at a minimum, the following:
i)
Date and time of the abandonment or disposal.
ii)
The license plate number of the vehicle responsible for
abandoning or disposing of the live Animal(s) and/or litters of
Animals.
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iii)
A description of the vehicle responsible for abandoning or
disposing of the live Animal(s) and/or litters of Animals which
may include information on the make, model, or colour of the
vehicle.
3.11 Animals in Vehicles:
3.11.1 The Owner of an Animal shall not leave an Animal unattended in a
motor vehicle if the weather conditions are not reasonably suitable for
containment of an Animal.
3.11.2 An Officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that an Animal left
unattended in a motor vehicle is in imminent physical danger may take
steps to remove the Animal from the vehicle. In the event the Animal
requires veterinary care as determine by the Officer, in its sole
discretion, the Officer may deliver the Animal to a veterinarian for such
care. The Owner of the Animal shall be responsible for all costs of the
associated veterinary care.
PART 4
DOG KENNELS, RUNS, ETC.
4.1 Where any Person establishes a Dog Kennel, structure, enclosure, pen, or run in
which a Dog, Dogs, or other Animals are kept, such kennel, structure, enclosure,
pen, or run shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and free of refuse of any
kind at all times so as to prevent odours, and shall be kept free of flies or vermin at
all times.
4.2
No Dog Kennel may be established or maintained in an area zoned
Residential in the Municipal Zoning By-Law, as amended from time to time.
4.3
A minimum separation of 250m shall be maintained between kennels and
between kennels and residential uses.
4.4
All kennels may be subject to inspection by an Officer for the Township, and
approval of every license shall be conditional upon meeting all legal
requirements for the humane treatment of dogs in a kennel operation. The
Officer shall take into consideration complaints received during the prior
year of the operation of the kennel and husbandry practices for the housing
of dogs in a kennel. The Officer may also establish conditions on the
issuance of a kennel license. Inspections will be at the expense of the
owner of the kennel.
4.5
The Officer and/or Warwick Township Council may refuse to issue or renew
a license. The owner of the kennel shall have a right to appeal any
decisions regarding the refusal of a kennel license.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
PART 5
POUND KEEPING
5.1
The Animal Control Officer shall provide and maintain or cause to be provided
and maintained an Animal Pound or Pounds in which stray Animals may be
imPounded, and in which an Animal found Running at Large or trespassing
contrary to the provisions of this By-Law may be imPounded for the duration of
the Redemption Period until claimed by its Owner or disposed of by the keeper of
the Pound.
PART 6
PENALTY SECTION (Schedule "C")
6.1
Any Person who breaches a section of this By-Law is guilty of an offence and
subject to a penalty as provided under the Provincial Offences Act.
6.2
If any section or portion of the By-Law or of Schedules "A", "B", and "C" are
found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, it is the intent of the
Council of the Corporation of the Township of Warwick that all remaining
sections and portions of the By-Law and of Schedules "A", "B", and "C" continue
in force and effect.
6.3 Any Person who does not pay for their Dog tag(s) by August 1st of each year, the
amount of the Dog License fee as per Schedule "C" will be added to the property
Owner's September taxes and collected in the same manner as municipal taxes.
PART 7
ENACTMENT
7.1
This By-Law repeals all previous Animal Control By-Laws in the Township of
Warwick and its predecessor municipalities.
7.2
This By-Law shall come into force and effect on the date of passing.
PART 8
EXEMPTIONS
8.1
This By-law shall not apply to either police service, guide dogs, therapy/support
dogs or other specialty trained dogs used for investigative purposes while under
the ownership of any policy service or other federal, provincial or municipal
agency.
PART 9
SHORT TITLE
9.1
That the By-law by known by the short title Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law
and Animal Control By-law.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
The Corporation of the Township of Warwick
SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW 93 of 2023: Animal Control By-Law
Every Owner of a Dog shall pay to the Corporation of the Township of Warwick a set
fee for replacement Dog registration tags as follows:
Replacement Dog Registration Tag
$10.00/tag
a)
Kennel License
$200.00
(must show Kennel Association Certificate)
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
The Corporation of the Township of Warwick
SCHEDULE "B"
TO BY-LAW 93 of 2023: Animal Control By-Law
ADDITIONAL FEES
In addition to any fines that are imposed as per Schedule "C", the additional fees as
described herein shall be payable as follows:
A. REDEMPTION FEES
If the Animal is taken to the Sarnia Humane Society, the Owner shall
pay the following before the Animal can be retrieved by the Owner:
-
The current fee charged by the Sarnia Humane Society.
- An administration fee of $25, payable to the Township of
Warwick.
For repeat offenders or at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer:
Before the Animal can be retrieved, the Owner will complete Form 1.
Fees incurred by the Township of Warwick from the Animal Control
Officer/By-Law Enforcement Officer, or designate, to transport the
Animal, including but not limited to, an hourly rate and mileage
charges.
B. COST RECOVERY FEES
County of Lambton By-Law Enforcement Officer Involvement.
Where the County of Lambton By-Law Enforcement Officer's involvement has
been deemed necessary, the property Owner will pay all associated costs for
inspections, file record work, order issuance, phone calls, etc.:
$60/hour plus mileage (charged at the County of Lambton approved rate).
Appeal Order.
Where the order is not entirely quashed on appeal, for each order issued
pursuant to this Chapter in respect of any property:
$200 to $300 (Actual Cost reimbursement).
Attend a Hearing of the Superior Court of Justice.
Where the order is not quashed on appeal, for each By-Law Enforcement
Officer who attends a hearing before the Superior Court of Justice:
Actual Costs reimbursement.
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Inspections where Owner fails to comply with an Order.
An Owner who failed to comply with a confirmed Order shall pay the fee for
each inspection to determine if contraventions of this By-Law observed on an
initial inspection have been corrected where the contraventions have not
been remedied by the time provided for it in the said Order:
Actual Costs reimbursement.
Orders have been registered and require discharge.
Where a property standards Order has been registered, an Owner or
occupant may apply for an inspection of the property in respect of the Order
and shall pay a fee at the time of application. This fee includes the
registration of a discharge where compliance with the Order is found:
Actual Costs reimbursement.
Conviction registered for a breach of any Order.
Where there has been a conviction registered for a breach of any Order, for
each By-Law Enforcement Officer who attended a hearing in the Ontario Court
of Justice:
$500.
Township Administration Fee for Non-Compliant Pet Owners.
An administration fee of 15% will be added to all invoices to pet Owners
receiving invoices because of non-compliant properties:
15% of total invoice applied to the property.
Certificate of Compliance.
Where, after inspecting a property, an officer may, or on the request of the
Owner, issue the Owner a Certificate of Compliance:
$50.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
The Corporation of the Township of Warwick
SCHEDULE "C" to By-Law 93 of 2023: Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law
(Animal Control)
Part 1 Provincial Offences Act
ITEM
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
COLUMN 3
Short Form Wording
Provision Creating or
Set Fine
Defining Offence
1.
Permit Animal to run at
s. 2.1
$100.00
large or trespass
2.
Fail to attach Registration Tag
to Dog s. 2.4
$100.00
3.
Permit unprovoked persistent
noise by a domestic pet
s. 2.5
$100.00
4.
Fail to register Dangerous Dog
s.3.4 (i) (a)
$400.00
5.
Fail to have Dangerous Dog
spayed or neutered
s.3.4 (i) (b)
$400.00
6.
Fail to ensure up-to-date rabies shot for
Dangerous Dog
s.3.4 (i) (c)
$400.00
7.
Fail to display Dangerous Dog
sign on property
s.3.4 (i) (d)
$400.00
8.
Fail to muzzle Dangerous Dog
s.3.4 (ii) (a)
$400.00
9.
Fail to leash Dangerous Dog
s.3.4 (ii) (b)
$400.00
10.
Fail to keep Dangerous Dog under
Control of an adult
s.3.4(ii) (c)
$400.00
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
COLUMN 3
Short Form Wording
Provision Creating or
Set Fine
Defining Offence
11.
Fail to securely confine Dangerous
Dog
s.3.4 (iii) (a)
$400.00
12.
Owner failed to remove
excrement
s. 3.6
$100.00
13.
Keep more than 3 cats
per household
s. 3.7
$100.00
14.
Keep more than 2 Dogs
per household
s. 3.7
$100.00
15.
Keeping of Exotic
pet(s)
s. 3.9
$400.00
16.
Permit Dog to threaten, bite,
attack any Person
s.3.10(i) (a)
$400.00
17.
Permit Dog to fight any
domestic Animal
s.3.10(i) (b)
$400.00
18.
Permit Dog to damage public/
private property
s.3.10(i) (c)
$400.00
19.
Obstruct, interfere, hinder, impede
Animal Control Officer
s.3.10(ii)
$400.00
20.
Tease, torment, annoy, or abuse
Dog
s.3.10(iii) (a)
$400.00
The penalty provision for the offence indicated above is Part 6, Section 6.1 of By-Law 93 of
2023, a certified copy of which has been filed.
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ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
PART 1
IT IS ORDERED pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act and the
rules for the Ontario Court of Justice that the amount set opposite each of the
offences
in the schedule of offences under the Provincial Statutes and Regulations
thereunder
and Municipal By-Law No. 93 of 2023, of the Township of Warwick, attached hereto
are the set fines for those offences. This Order is to take effect
__________________.
Dated at ___________________, Ontario, this _______ day of _____________,
20___.
__________________________
Regional Senior Justice
West Region
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FORM 1
Information Required for Release of Animal from Sarnia District
Humane Society (SDHS)
Animal Owner Information
Name: ________________________________________________
Home Address: __________________________________________
Mailing Address (if different than Home Address):
________________________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________
Animal Information
Animal Name and Type: ________________________________________
Animal Name: ________________________________________________
Animal Registration Tag Number from Township of Warwick: ______________
If not applicable, you are required to register your Animal (applies to Dogs only).
Registration is free. Please contact the Municipal Office at 226-848-3926 to register your
Dog for free.
Fees Associated with Animal Control Services
The Sarnia District Humane Society (SDHS) will consult with the County of Lambton
By-Law Enforcement Officer on the fees applicable at the time of release of the
Animal.
Animal Owners are responsible to pay all fees associated with the capture of their
Animal, Pounds keeping, any medical care required, and any follow up investigation
required at cost as per the Township of Warwick's Animal Control By-Law 93 of
2023. The below information is a general accounting of fees due at this time. By
signing this form prior to the release of your Animal, you are consenting to complete
payment of all additional costs associated with this Animal capture and any related
investigation.
Applicable Fees
Fee Type
Details
Applicable
Y/N
Total
Administration Fees
$25.00
Y - always
$25.00
County of Lambton By-Law
Enforcement Services
$60/hour plus
mileage
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Fee Type
Details
Applicable
Y/N
Total
Future Inspection Fee
Charge at 1 hour
for By-Law
Officer plus
mileage
$60 plus mileage
SDHS Fees
$90/Dog
$50/cat
Plus other
medical fees
Other
TOTAL
$
Next Steps Required
Step
Applicable (Y/N)
Inspection at property housing Animal
Obtain Dog registration tag (free) from the Warwick Township
Office
Other (as specified by By-Law Enforcement Officer)
Waiver and Agreement to Pay Future Fees
I, ______________________________, Owner of the Animal identified on this form,
and residing at the address,_______________________________, hereby agree to
pay all costs associated with this capture, housing, and related investigation by the
Township of Warwick related to this incident. I understand if fees are not paid, they
will be added to my property taxes (if property Owner in Township of Warwick). I
have reviewed the attached schedule of applicable fees.
Further, if next steps are identified as required on this Form, or subsequently
identified as required by the By-Law Enforcement Officer, I will support these next
steps and not Obstruct the work of the By-Law Enforcement Officer.
__________________________________
Signature
__________________________________
Witness
__________________________________
Date
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
FORM 1 Attachment
SCHEDULE "B"
TO BY-LAW 93 of 2023: Animal Control By-Law
ADDITIONAL FEES
In addition to any fines that are imposed as per Schedule "C", the additional fees as
described herein shall be payable, as follows:
C. REDEMPTION FEES
If the Animal is taken to the Sarnia Humane Society, the Owner shall
pay the following, before the Animal can be retrieved by the Owner:
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The current fee charged by the Sarnia Humane Society.
- An administration fee of $25, payable to the Township of
Warwick.
For repeat offenders, or at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer:
Before the Animal can be retrieved, the Owner will complete Form 1.
Fees incurred by the Township of Warwick from the Animal Control
Officer/By-Law Enforcement Officer, or designate, to transport the
Animal, including but not limited to, the hourly rate and mileage
charges.
D. COST RECOVERY FEES
County of Lambton By-Law Enforcement Officer Involvement.
Where the County of Lambton By-Law Enforcement Officer's involvement has
been deemed necessary, the property Owner will pay all associated costs for
inspections, file record work, Order issuance, phone calls, etc.:
$60/hour plus mileage (charged at the County of Lambton approved rate).
Appeal Order.
Where the Order is not entirely quashed on appeal, for each Order issued
pursuant to this Chapter in respect of any property:
$200 to $300 (Actual Cost reimbursement).
Attend hearing of the Superior Court of Justice.
Where the Order is not quashed on appeal, for each By-Law Enforcement
Officer who attends a hearing before the Superior Court of Justice:
Actual Costs reimbursement.
Amended by By-law 78 of 2024
Inspections where Owner fails to comply with an Order.
An Owner who failed to comply with a confirmed Order shall pay the fee for
each inspection to determine if contraventions of this By-Law observed on an
initial inspection have been corrected where the contraventions have not
been remedied by the time provided for in the said Order:
Actual Costs reimbursement.
Order has been registered and require discharge.
Where a property standards Order has been registered, an Owner or
occupant may apply for an inspection of the property in respect of the Order
and shall pay a fee at the time of application. This fee includes the
registration of a discharge where compliance with the Order is found:
Actual Costs reimbursement.
Conviction registered for a breach of any order.
Where there has been a conviction registered for a breach of any Order, for
each By-Law Enforcement Officer who attended a hearing in the Ontario Court
of Justice:
$500.
Township Administration Fee for Non-Compliant Pet Owners.
An administration fee of 15% will be added to all invoices to pet Owners
receiving invoices because of non-compliant properties:
15% of total invoice applied to property.
Certificate of Compliance.
Where after inspecting a property, an officer may, or on the request of the
Owner, issue the Owner a Certificate of Compliance:
$50.