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BYLAW NO. 02-2025
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CARE AND CONTROL OF ANIMALS
THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FOAM LAKE, IN THE PROVINCE OF
SASKATCHEWAN, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
PART 1: GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. Citation
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Bylaw to Provide for the Care and Control of Animals."
2. Governing Legislation
1. The Municipalities Act prevails in all circumstances where there might arise a conflict
between The Municipalities Act and this Bylaw.
2. The Animal Protection Act, 2018 prevails in all circumstances where there might arise a
conflict between The Animal Protection Act, 2018 and this Bylaw.
3. The Veterinarians Act, 1987 prevails in all circumstances where there might arise a conflict
between The Veterinarians Act, 1987 and this Bylaw.
4. The Wildlife Act, 1998 prevails in all circumstances where there might arise a conflict
between The Wildlife Act, 1998 and this Bylaw.
3. Definitions
In this Bylaw, the following definitions apply:
1. "Animal" means a vertebrate other than a human, wild or domestic, including but not
limited to cats, dogs, rabbits, pigs, sheep, cattle, horses, fowl, boars, fish, amphibians,
reptiles, or insects.
2. "Animal Run" means an enclosure or structure used for keeping or containment of an
animal.
3. "Bees" means any Apidae, especially honeybees, kept in an apiary or beehive, including
but not limited to those kept for honey farming or apicultural interests, but excluding
wasps.
4. "Cat" means any domesticated Felidae, especially those bred for human companionship.
5. "Chief Administrative Officer" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of
Foam Lake or designate.
6. "Council" means the Council of the Town of Foam Lake.
7. "Dangerous Animal" means any animal declared to be dangerous by a Judge pursuant to
The Municipalities Act.
8. "Dog" means domesticated Canidae, especially those bred for human companionship.
9. "lmpoundment" means temporarily keeping an animal in such premises or facilities, as
may be designated by the Municipality, for the purpose of safely lodging and securing
animals.
10. "Judge" means a Judge of the Provincial Com1 of Saskatchewan or a Justice of the
Peace.
3. Validity
The license shall be valid and in effect from January 1st to December 31st of any
one calendar year for which the license was obtained.
6. Keeping of Pets:
1. Limit on Pets
a.
No more than five (5) pets shall be kept per owner's yard, excluding where
the primary facility is:
i.
A veterinary hospital, clinic, boarding kennel, or grooming parlour.
11.
A public impoundment facility.
iii.
Any business engaged in the sale of pets and is licensed as such.
1v.
A shelter operated by an association or society incorporated for the
purpose of the protection and humane treatment of animals.
v.
A recognized animal show or obedience training facility.
2. Limit on Types of Pets
On each yard, no more than:
a.
Three (3) pets shall be a dog.
b. Three (3) pets shall be a cat.
7. Spaying and Neutering Requirement:
a.
All pet owners within the jurisdiction shall ensure that their dogs and cats are
spayed or neutered by the age of 18 months, unless the pet owner holds a
valid, current breeding license issued by the appropriate authority.
b. It shall be the responsibility of the pet owner to provide proof of spaying or
neutering to the local animal control office, upon request, and in accordance
with the specified deadlines.
c.
This requirement shall not apply to pet owners who are licensed breeders,
provided the breeder has obtained and maintains a valid breeding license
issued by a registered kennel club.
8. Special Licencing for Kennels and Foster Homes
Owners of kennels with multiple dogs or cats registered with a recognized kennel club or
reputable Animal Foster agency may pay a flat licence fee for all animals within the
kennel/foster, as outlined in Schedule "A."
9. Keeping of Bees
No person shall keep bees within the Municipality in a Residential District (Rl&R2) district.
10. Keeping of Livestock
No person shall keep livestock within the Municipality.
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f.
Any unlicensed Animal which is kept in Impoundment shall not be released until the
outstanding fees and fines are paid and the Owner meets the requirements set out in
Section 5, Licensing of Pets.
g. Any Animal seized pursuant to this Bylaw shall be kept in Impoundment for a period of
up to seventy-two (72) hours excluding the day of Impoundment, weekends, and statutory
holidays.
h.
Where an Animal has not been reclaimed within seventy-two (72) hours, or where the
Owner of the Animal has failed or refused to comply with Subsections five (5) and six (6),
the Owner forfeits all ownership rights and the Animal shall become the property of the
Municipality.
1.
It shall be the duty of the Municipal Enforcement Officer, at their sole discretion, to
provide each Animal kept in Impoundment with veterinary care to ensure the general
health and well being of the Animal.
20. Bylaw Enforcement
This bylaw shall be enforced by the Town of Foam Lake or its appointed enforcement agents,
who are authorized to issue fines, impound dogs, cats, and other animals, and take necessary
actions to ensure compliance.
21. Offenses and Penalties
a) Any person found in violation of the provisions of this bylaw shall be subject to the
penalties set out in Schedule "B" of this bylaw.
b) The fines and penalties shall be imposed based on the severity of the violation, including
unlicensed animals, running at large, or repeated nuisance offenses.
22. Repeal of Bylaws
a.
Bylaw 05-2018 -Dog Enforcement Bylaw
b. Bylaw 12-2021 -Cat Enforcement Bylaw
Schedule "A" -Dog and Cat Licence Fees
Schedule "B" -Penalties for Offenses
Schedule "C" - Prohibited Animals
Read three times by unanimous consent of Council and adopted at a regular meeting of Council
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February 2025
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SCHEDULE "A" - LICENSING FEES
Ty(!e of License
Fee
Dog License
$15.00
Restricted Dog License
$25.00
Cat License
$10.00
Replacement Pet License Tag
$5.00
**Kennels and Shelter Foster homes will be charged a flat fee of $50.00 per year.