Animal Control Bylaw No. 7860, 1999

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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Bylaw No. 7860 The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 Codified to Bylaw No. 10139 (December 17, 2025) Bylaw No. 7860 Table of Contents Section Page Title ................................................................................................................................. 1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 1 Exemptions for Police Service Dogs ............................................................................... 1 Part I - Definitions ........................................................................................................... 1 Part II - Licensing ........................................................................................................... 4 Cat and Dog Licenses Required ................................................................................ 4 Licensing of Cats and Dogs ....................................................................................... 4 Valid License Tag Attached ....................................................................................... 5 Exemptions from Licensing Cats and Dogs ............................................................... 5 Part III - Regulation and Control of Cats and Dogs ........................................................ 6 Cats and Dogs at Large ............................................................................................. 6 Off-Leash Areas ......................................................................................................... 6 Prohibited Dogs .................................................................................................... 6 Small Dog Only Off-Leash Areas .......................................................................... 7 Nuisance Prohibited ............................................................................................. 7 Number of Dogs Permitted ................................................................................... 8 Commercial Dog Walker Permits .......................................................................... 8 General Provisions Apply in Off-Leash Areas ............................................................ 9 Motorized Vehicles in Off-Leash Areas ...................................................................... 9 Smoking and Vaping Prohibited ............................................................................... 10 The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003 ...................................................................... 10 Other Animals in Off-Leash Areas ........................................................................... 10 Prohibited Areas ...................................................................................................... 10 Transportation of Animals ........................................................................................ 11 Cat Traps ................................................................................................................. 11 Litter Cleanup .......................................................................................................... 11 Accumulation of Animal Feces ................................................................................. 12 Barking or Howling ................................................................................................... 12 Nuisances by Cats and Dogs Outside Off-Leash Areas .......................................... 13 Part IV - Impounding of Cats and Dogs ........................................................................ 14 Impounding of Cats and Dogs ................................................................................. 14 Interference with Enforcement ................................................................................. 14 Impounded Cats and Dogs ...................................................................................... 14 Part V - Control and Regulation of Pigeons and Bees .................................................. 15 Pigeons on Property of Owner Only ......................................................................... 15 Lofts and Flight Pens for Pigeons ............................................................................ 15 Exemptions to Pigeons Being Inside a Loft or Flight Pen ........................................ 16 Requirements for the Keeping of Bees .................................................................... 16 Part VI - Control and Regulation of Exotic and Wild Animals ....................................... 17 Owning, Harbouring, Renting and Selling Exotic and Wild Animals ......................... 17 Exemptions to Section 22 ........................................................................................ 17 Feeding of Wildlife ................................................................................................... 19 Part VII - Offences and Penalties ................................................................................. 20 General Penalty ....................................................................................................... 20 Voluntary Payment to Avoid Prosecution ................................................................. 20 Failure to Provide Identification ................................................................................ 21 Part VIII - Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... 21 Designated Poundkeeper and Animal Control Agency ............................................ 21 Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers ............................................................ 22 Dangerous Dogs ...................................................................................................... 22 Repeal ..................................................................................................................... 22 Coming Into Force ................................................................................................... 22 Schedule No. 1 - Annual License Fees for Cats and Dogs ........................................... 23 Schedule No. 2 - Areas Where Dogs May Be Off-Leash .............................................. 24 Avalon Off-Leash Area ............................................................................................. 24 Caswell Hill Park Off-Leash Area ............................................................................. 25 Chief Whitecap Park Off-Leash Area ....................................................................... 26 Fred Mendel Park Off-Leash Area ........................................................................... 27 Hampton Off-Leash Area ......................................................................................... 28 Hyde Park Off-Leash Area ....................................................................................... 29 Paul Mostoway Off-Leash Area ............................................................................... 30 Pierre Radisson Park Off-Leash Area ...................................................................... 31 Silverwood Off-Leash Area ...................................................................................... 32 Southwest Off-Leash Area ....................................................................................... 33 Sutherland Off-Leash Area ...................................................................................... 34 Schedule No. 2.1 - Areas Where Only Small Dogs May Be Off-Leash Charlottetown Park Area .......................................................................................... 35 Hyde Park North Area .............................................................................................. 36 Schedule No. 3 - Prohibited Areas for Cats and Dogs .................................................. 37 Meewasin Northeast Swale ..................................................................................... 38 Schedule No. 4 - Impoundment Fees for Cats and Dogs ............................................. 39 Schedule No. 5 - Prohibited Animals ............................................................................ 40 Schedule No. 6 - Notice of Violation ............................................................................. 42 Schedule No. 7 - Minimum Fines Pursuant to Section 24 ............................................ 43 Schedule No. 8 - Penalties Payable Pursuant to Section 25 ........................................ 46 Schedule No. 9 - Example of Sign ................................................................................ 49 Bylaw No. 7860 The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999 The Council of the City of Saskatoon enacts: Title 1. This Bylaw may be cited as The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999. Purpose 2. The purpose of this Bylaw is as follows: (a) to provide for the licensing of cats and dogs; (b) to control and regulate cats and dogs; (c) to provide for the impounding of cats and dogs that are at large; (d) to control and regulate pigeons and bees; (e) to control and regulate exotic animals and wildlife; (f) to create off-leash areas for the use of owners and their dogs. Exemptions for Police Service Dogs 2.1 Sections 6, 9, 10, 10.1, 11, 13 and 15 of this Bylaw do not apply to police service dogs under the control and supervision of their handler and either on active duty or engaged in training. Part I Definitions 3. (1) In this Bylaw: (a) "Animal Control Agency" means the agency designated in section 26 to administer and enforce this Bylaw; (b) "at large" means, with respect to an animal, not being on the premises of its owner unless the animal is on a leash not exceeding two metres in length and under proper control; Page 2 (b.1) "attractant" means attractant as defined in The Wildlife Regulations, 1981; (c) "bee" means the honey bee Apis mellifera belonging to the family Apidae, order Hymenoptera; (d) "commercial dog walker" means a person with a valid business licence or employed by a person with a valid business licence from the City pertaining to the business of walking dogs; (e) "Commercial Dog Walker Permit" means a permit obtained or renewed pursuant to clause 10(5)(b); (f) "Court" means the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan continued pursuant to The Provincial Court Act, 1998; (g) "designated officer" means a person employed by the Animal Control Agency or Poundkeeper to enforce this Bylaw; (h) "flight pen" means any pen or enclosed run immediately adjacent to a loft into which pigeons can only enter directly from the loft; (i) "General Manager" means the General Manager of Community Services or their designate; (j) "loft" means any building or structure in which pigeons are housed or kept; (k) "owner" includes: (i) a person who owns or has possession of, or control over, an animal; and (ii) the person responsible for the custody of a minor where the minor is the owner of an animal; but does not include: (iii) a veterinarian registered pursuant to The Veterinarians Act, 1987 who has possession of or control over an animal for the purposes of preventing, diagnosing or treating a disease of or injury to the animal; or (iv) an animal shelter or pound operated by the City or the Poundkeeper; Page 3 (l) "peace officer" means any member of the Saskatoon Police Service and any person appointed as a bylaw enforcement officer under section 337 of The Cities Act; (m) "pigeon" means a bird of the species Columba livia, commonly known as the domestic pigeon, and includes pigeons raised for the purpose of racing or show, but excludes feral or wild pigeons; (n) "police service dog" means a dog that: (i) is owned by the Saskatoon Police Service or other public law enforcement agency; (ii) has been specially trained for the performance of police work; and (iii) is under the control and supervision of a member of the Saskatoon Police Service or other public law enforcement agency; (o) "pound" means the premises designated by the City as the City impoundment facility; (p) "Poundkeeper" means the agency designated in section 26 to administer the pound; (q) "premises of its owner" means property that is owned or rented by an owner that the owner has a legal right to occupy, but does not include common areas of private property such as in apartments or condominiums; (r) "public playground" means the area containing playground equipment in any park or Municipal Reserve owned by the City or under the management and control of the City; (s) "service animal" means an animal that is determined by the General Manager to have been legitimately trained and certified to provide assistance to a person with a disability that relates to that person's disability; (t) "small dog" means a dog that weighs 9 kilograms or less and is 40 centimetres or shorter in height measured from the shoulder; and (u) "wildlife" means wildlife as defined in The Wildlife Act, 1998. Page 4 Part II Licensing Cat and Dog Licenses Required 4. No person shall own or keep any cat or dog within the City unless such cat or dog is licensed as provided in this Bylaw. Licensing of Cats and Dogs 5. (1) Every owner of a cat or dog that is over four months old shall, within 30 days of becoming the owner, obtain a licence for each cat or dog. (2) The licence mentioned in subsection (1) is non-transferable. (3) The licence expires 12 months from the date of issue. (4) The owner shall renew the licence each year prior to its expiration. (5) When applying for a licence under this section, the owner shall provide the following: (a) a description of the cat or dog, including breed, name, gender and age; (b) a history of any rabies vaccinations for the animal and whether the animal has been spayed or neutered; (c) the name, address and telephone number of the owner; (d) any other relevant information which may be required. (5.1) No person shall give false or misleading information in an application for a licence. (6) When a licence is issued, the owner shall be supplied with a current licence tag and a receipt for payment of the licence fee. (7) The owner shall be issued a replacement licence tag if the current licence tag is lost or destroyed, and the owner shall be responsible for payment of the Tag Replacement fee as set out in Schedule No. 1. (8) The annual licence fee for each dog or cat shall be as set out in Schedule No. 1. Page 5 Valid License Tag Attached 6. (1) The owner of a cat or dog shall ensure that the cat or dog wears a collar to which a valid licence tag is attached whenever the cat or dog is off the premises of its owner. (2) This section shall not apply: (a) while a cat or dog is participating in a recognised cat or dog show, obedience trial or field trial; or (b) where: (i) an electronic identification microchip has been implanted in the cat or dog; and (ii) the identification information related to the microchip has been provided to the City pursuant to subsection 5(5). Exemptions from Licensing Cats and Dogs 7. The following are exempt from the licensing provisions in section 5: (a) the Animal Control Agency; (b) the Poundkeeper; (c) a research institution housing and using cats or dogs for research purposes; (d) the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo; (e) (Repealed - Bylaw No. 9944 - December 20, 2023); (f) a store whose business includes the sale of pets and is licensed as such. 8. (1) A person who owns and physically relies on a service animal trained and used to assist such person shall obtain a license for the service animal and there shall be no fee payable by the owner for the license. (2) The Saskatoon Police Service shall obtain a license for all police service dogs who are in active service and there shall be no fee payable for the license. Page 6 8.1 (1) A person who resides in another municipality in which their dog is validly licensed is exempt from the licensing provisions in section 5 for the purpose of using any of the off-leash areas to which section 10 applies. (2) Subsection (1) is only applicable if the owner is able to immediately produce proof of their licence to a designated officer or peace officer on request. Part III Regulation and Control of Cats and Dogs Cats and Dogs at Large 9. (1) No owner of a cat or dog shall permit the cat or dog to be at large, except as provided in Section 10. (2) If a dog or cat is found to be at large the owner shall be deemed to have permitted the cat or dog to be at large unless the owner proves to the satisfaction of the court that at the time of the offence the owner did all that was reasonable to prevent the cat or dog from being at large. Off-Leash Areas 10. (1) Notwithstanding Section 9 and subject to compliance with this Section: (a) an owner of a dog is not required to have the dog on a leash in any of the off-leash areas described in Schedule No. 2; and (b) an owner of a small dog is not required to have the small dog on a leash in any of the off-leash areas described in Schedule No. 2.1. (1.1) Parking lots are not considered part of the off-leash areas referred to in Subsection (1). (2) Prohibited Dogs No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to be in an off-leash area at any time, whether the dog is on a leash or not, if the dog: (a) has been declared dangerous pursuant to The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003; Page 7 (a) is a female dog that is in heat; or (b) has, on three or more occasions, become a nuisance within the meaning of subsection (3). (2.1) Small Dog Only Off-Leash Areas No owner of a dog that is not a small dog shall permit the dog to be in an off-leash area described in Schedule No. 2.1 at any time, whether the dog is on a leash or not. (3) Nuisance Prohibited (a) No owner of a dog shall permit or allow the dog to become a nuisance to other persons or animals in an off-leash area. (b) For the purposes of this subsection, the behaviour of a dog which constitutes a nuisance includes, but is not limited to, the following: (i) running at such a distance from its owner so as to be incapable of responding to voice or sight commands; (ii) doing any act that injures a person or another animal; (iii) chasing or otherwise threatening a person or another animal; (iv) biting, barking at, or chasing livestock, bicycles or motor vehicles; (v) excessive barking or howling or otherwise disturbing any person or other animal; or (vi) causing damage to property. (c) In order to prevent a dog from becoming a nuisance in an off-leash area, the owner of the dog shall: (i) accompany the dog in the off-leash area at all times; and (ii) carry a leash not exceeding two metres in length for the dog. (d) In the event that a dog becomes a nuisance, the owner of the dog shall immediately restrain the dog by placing the dog on a leash not exceeding two metres in length and removing the dog from the off- leash area. Page 8 (e) Any owner of a dog who fails to immediately restrain and remove the dog upon it becoming a nuisance as required by Clause (d) is guilty of an offence, and in such event, a designated officer, Poundkeeper or peace officer may seize and impound the dog. (4) Number of Dogs Permitted Subject to subsection (5), the maximum number of dogs permitted in an off- leash area is four dogs per owner. (5) Commercial Dog Walker Permits (a) Commercial dog walkers who hold a valid Commercial Dog Walker Permit may bring up to eight dogs to the following off-leash areas: (i) Chief Whitecap Park Off-Leash Area; (ii) Hampton Off-Leash Area; (iii) Southwest Off-Leash Area; (iv) Sutherland Off-Leash Area. (b) To obtain or renew a Commercial Dog Walker Permit, a commercial dog walker must satisfy the City's eligibility criteria, including: (i) passing any safety and Bylaw compliance evaluation as may be required by the City; (ii) providing proof that the commercial dog walker is covered by liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.00 that names the City as an additional insured; (iii) providing proof that the commercial dog walker or the employer of the commercial dog walker has a valid business licence from the City of Saskatoon pertaining to the business of walking dogs; and (iv) paying the required annual application fee. (c) A Commercial Dog Walker Permit expires one year from the date of its issuance. Page 9 (d) A commercial dog walker or the employer of a commercial dog walker must, during the time the commercial dog walker has a Commercial Dog Walker Permit, maintain: (i) the required liability insurance; and (ii) a valid business licence. (e) Commercial Dog Walker Permits may be revoked or suspended if: (i) in the course of acting as a commercial dog walker, a commercial dog walker receives Notices of Violation for contravening the provisions of this Bylaw on two or more separate occasions; or (ii) a commercial dog walker or the employer of a commercial dog walker: (A) fails to maintain the required liability insurance; or (B) no longer holds a valid business licence from the City of Saskatoon pertaining to the business of walking dogs. General Provisions Apply in Off-Leash Areas 10.1 Nothing in section 10 shall release the owner of a dog from complying with the general provisions of this Bylaw, including those set out in sections 4, 5, 6 and 13 in respect to licensing, displaying a valid licence tag or microchipping and removal of defecation, when the dog is in an off-leash area. Motorized Vehicles in Off-Leash Areas 10.2 (1) No person shall operate a motorized vehicle in any off-leash area. (2) For the purposes of Subsection (1), motorized vehicle means a vehicle propelled or driven by any means other than by muscular power, and, for greater certainty, includes cars, trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and motorcycles, but does not include a wheelchair or other similar mobility device being operated by a person with a physical disability. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to City maintenance vehicles. Page 10 Smoking and Vaping Prohibited 10.3 The Smoking Control Bylaw, 2004 applies to off-leash areas. The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003 10.4 Nothing in this Bylaw restricts or limits the application of The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003. For further certainty, The Dangerous Animals Bylaw, 2003 applies to animals in off-leash areas. Other Animals in Off-Leash Areas 10.5 No person shall cause or permit any animal other than a dog in an off-leash area. Prohibited Areas 11. (1) The areas listed in Schedule No. 3 are designated as areas where cats and dogs are not permitted, whether or not the cat or dog is on a leash. (2) No person shall permit a cat or dog to be: (a) in a prohibited area listed in Schedule No. 3; (b) on any public playground; (c) in any posted area except for a specific activity approved by the City. (2.1) No person shall permit a dog to be in any cemetery owned by the City, unless: (a) the dog is present in the cemetery with its owner for a funeral service or interment; or (b) permission has been received from the City for the dog to be present in the cemetery with its owner for other special events or circumstances, and the owner complies with all other provisions of this Bylaw. (3) This section shall not apply to a person who owns and is physically reliant on a service animal trained and used to assist such person. (4) An example of a sign that may be posted to indicate that cats and dogs are not permitted in an area is set out in Schedule No. 9. Page 11 Transportation of Animals 11.1 (1) No person shall transport a cat or dog in a motor vehicle unless the animal is: (a) inside a motor vehicle, fully enclosed trailer or truck bed cap; or (b) confined or properly restrained in a manner that will prevent the animal from: (i) falling from the motor vehicle; (ii) being injured during transport; or (iii) causing hazard to the safe operation of other motor vehicles. (2) No person shall tether a cat or dog to a motor vehicle that is in operation unless the animal is confined or secured as described in Clause 1(b). (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a person operating a motor vehicle that is designed for use as a mobility aid for persons with a disability and that is being used for that purpose. Cat Traps 12. (1) A person may obtain a trap for a cat from the Poundkeeper or Animal Control Agency and when requesting a cat trap shall provide the Poundkeeper or Animal Control Agency with the name, address and telephone number of the person requesting the trap. (2) A person requesting a trap for a cat shall comply with the terms and conditions for the use of the trap, including the treatment and disposition of any trapped cat, as established by the Poundkeeper or Animal Control Agency. Any person who fails to comply with the terms and conditions is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to the penalty contained in Section 24. Litter Cleanup 13. (1) If a cat or dog defecates on any public or private property other than the premises of its owner, the owner of the cat or dog shall remove the defecation immediately. (2) This Section shall not apply to a person who owns and is physically reliant on a guide dog trained and used to assist such person. Page 12 Accumulation of Animal Feces 14. (1) An owner or occupant of private property must not allow animal feces to accumulate on the property so as to create a health hazard or a nuisance. (1.1) For the purposes of subsection (1), an accumulation of feces becomes a nuisance if it is unsightly, odorous or of a quantity that is likely to annoy or aggravate others. (2) A designated officer may serve an owner or occupant of private property with a notice to remove all animal feces from the property within 72 hours of service of the notice. (3) If a notice under Subsection (2) is not served personally on an owner or occupant of private property, then a copy of the notice shall be sent by registered mail to the owner of the property at the mailing address shown on the last revised assessment roll of the City. (4) A notice served by registered mail is deemed to have been received on the fifth day following the date of its mailing. (5) The City may remove the feces from the property if: (a) the person to whom the request is made fails to remove the feces within 72 hours; or (b) after reasonable inquiry, the whereabouts of the owner or occupant of the property cannot be determined. (6) If the City carries out the work under Subsection (5), the costs and expenses incurred are a debt due to the City and the City may recover the costs and expenses: (a) by action in a court of competent jurisdiction; (b) in the same manner as municipal taxes; or (c) by adding the costs and expenses to, and thereby they form part of, the taxes on the land on which the work was done. Barking or Howling 15. (1) No owner of a cat or dog shall permit the cat or dog to bark or howl so as to create a nuisance. Page 13 (2) For the purposes of this section, the factors for determining whether the barking or howling of a cat or dog has become a nuisance are as follows: (a) the proximity of the barking or howling to sleeping facilities; (b) the land use, nature and zoning of the area from which the barking or howling emanates and the area where it is received or perceived; (c) the time of day or night the barking or howling occurs; (d) the duration of the barking or howling; (e) whether the barking or howling is the result of provocation; (f) the volume of the barking or howling; and (g) whether the barking or howling is recurrent, intermittent or constant. (3) Barking or howling in a residential area is deemed to be a nuisance if the barking or howling: (a) occurs between the hours of: (i) 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on a day other than a Sunday or holiday; or (ii) 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. on a Sunday or holiday; and (b) persists for a period of: (i) 15 consecutive minutes or longer; or (ii) 1 hour or longer, intermittently. Nuisances by Cats and Dogs Outside Off-Leash Areas 15.1 (1) No owner of a cat or dog shall permit or allow the cat or dog to become a nuisance to other persons or animals. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any area to which clause 10(3)(a) applies. (3) For the purposes of this section, the behaviour of a cat or dog which constitutes a nuisance includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) doing any act that injures a person or another animal; Page 14 (b) chasing or otherwise threatening a person or another animal; (c) biting, barking at, or chasing livestock, bicycles or motor vehicles; (d) causing damage to property. Part IV Impounding of Cats and Dogs Impounding of Cats and Dogs 16. (1) A designated officer, Poundkeeper or peace officer may seize and impound any cat or dog that is at large. (2) A designated officer, Poundkeeper, or peace officer may enter onto the land surrounding any building in pursuit of any cat or dog which is found at large. Interference with Enforcement 17. No person, including the person who is the owner of a cat or dog which is being impounded or has been impounded, shall interfere with a Poundkeeper, designated officer, or peace officer who is impounding any cat or dog in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. Impounded Cats and Dogs 18. (1) The Poundkeeper shall keep all impounded cats and dogs for a period of at least seventy-two (72) hours, excluding the day of impounding. Statutory holidays shall not be included in the computation of the seventy-two (72) hour period. (2) During this period, the owner may reclaim the cat or dog from the pound upon payment to the Poundkeeper of the fees set out in Schedule No. 4. (3) No unlicensed cat or dog which is impounded shall be released to its owner until a license has been purchased. (4) If a cat or dog impounded is wearing a valid license tag, the Poundkeeper shall immediately notify the owner, by telephone or in writing, of the seizure of the cat or dog at the telephone number or address shown in the records. No liability whatsoever shall attach to the City, the Animal Control Agency, or the Poundkeeper by reason of the failure of the owner to receive such notice. Page 15 (5) If a cat or dog is not reclaimed within the period set out in Subsection (1), or if the owner of a cat or dog fails or refuses to comply within this period with the conditions set out in Subsections (2) and (3), the Poundkeeper may dispose of the cat or dog. (6) The owner who reclaims a cat or dog from the pound is deemed to have been the owner of the cat or dog at the time the cat or dog was at large. Part V Control and Regulation of Pigeons and Bees Pigeons on Property of Owner Only 19. The owner of a pigeon shall not permit the pigeon to perch or linger on the property of any person, except that of the owner. Lofts and Flight Pens for Pigeons 20. (1) No loft or flight pen shall be constructed, erected, placed, altered, renovated, or relocated without having first received the approval of the General Manager. (1.1) The General Manager shall give approval for the construction, erection, placement, alteration, renovation or relocation of a loft or flight pen where: (a) proof of compliance with the requirements set out in the Zoning Bylaw respecting accessory buildings and structures is demonstrated; and (b) the plans submitted demonstrate that the loft or flight pen will be located a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the area in which the construction or location of a school, church, dwelling, or other premises used for human habitation or occupancy is permitted, excluding the premises occupied by the owner of a loft or flight pen. (2) A loft shall be constructed so as to be dry, airy and bright inside and shall have adequate ventilation having regard to the number of pigeons kept therein. (3) A loft shall be kept in a reasonable state of repair. Page 16 (4) The inside of a loft shall be disinfected at least twice each year, and at such other times as may be directed by a designated officer to standards satisfactory to a designated officer. (5) All lofts and flight pens shall be cleaned regularly of all excrement and refuse and shall be kept in a sanitary condition satisfactory to a designated officer. (6) Every person who keeps pigeons shall allow a designated officer at any time, to inspect the loft or flight pen in which such pigeons are housed and shall obey all lawful directives regarding same. (7) It shall be an offence for any person to fail to obey forthwith any lawful directive of a designated officer. Exemptions to Pigeons Being Inside a Loft or Flight Pen 21. No person shall permit pigeons owned or under the person's control to be outside the loft or flight pen except: (a) for the purpose of supervised exercise to achieve and maintain muscular condition, provided exercise does not exceed three hours per day; or (b) for the purpose of returning to the loft or flight pen from a supervised race or training flight. Requirements for the Keeping of Bees 21.1 No person keeping bees, or permitting bees to be kept on their property, shall fail to adequately maintain the bees such that the bees exhibit unduly defensive behaviour toward any other person while that person is on their own property or public property. Page 17 Part VI Control and Regulation of Exotic Animals and Wildlife Owning, Harbouring, Renting and Selling Exotic Animals and Wildlife 22. No person shall: (a) buy, own or harbour an animal or hybrid of an animal listed in Schedule No. 5 for any purpose, except as permitted by the Zoning Bylaw; (b) operate a pet store that owns, buys, trades, exhibits, harbours, rents or sells an animal or hybrid of an animal listed in Schedule No. 5; or (c) trade, exhibit, harbour, rent or sell an animal or hybrid of an animal listed in Schedule No. 5. Exemptions to Section 22 23. (1) Section 22 does not apply: (a) when the animal is: (i) in the possession of the Animal Control Agency or on the premises of the Poundkeeper; (ii) on the premises or under the auspices of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo; (iii) (Repealed - Bylaw No. 9944 - December 20, 2023) (iv) in a veterinary hospital under the care of a licensed veterinarian; or (v) on the premises or under the auspices of the University of Saskatchewan or Saskatchewan Polytechnic and being kept for research, study or teaching purposes; or (b) to any person who: (i) holds a licence under any statute of the Legislature of Saskatchewan or the Government of Canada which permits the keeping of animals under stated conditions; or Page 18 (ii) holds a licence or permit from the City which permits the owning or harbouring of animals under stated conditions. (2) Section 22 does not apply to an animal or hybrid of an animal listed in clause (r) or (s) of Schedule No. 5 that is being kept for research, study or teaching purposes on property owned by a school division or conseil scolaire. (3) Section 22 does not apply to an animal or hybrid of an animal listed in clause (b), (m), (r) or (s) of Schedule No. 5 when: (a) the animal is used in: (i) an agricultural display sponsored by a 4-H Club or similar organization, (ii) a petting zoo; (iii) a pony ride for children; or (iv) an activity similar to those described in subclauses (i) to (iii); (b) the activity described in clause (a) does not exceed 72 hours in length; and (c) the owner of the animal and the owner of the property on which the animal is harboured: (i) comply with the requirements and directives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority respecting public health, sanitization and waste removal, including: (A) providing a hand sanitization station with either hand sanitization gel or soap, running water and paper towels; (B) regularly removing animal waste products so they do not accumulate to cause a health hazard; and (C) posting a clear and visible sign indicating the location of the hand sanitization station, advising that hand washing is recommended and indicating that food, drink, bottles, pacifiers and toys are prohibited within the enclosure or around the animals; (ii) comply with The Animal Protection Act, 2018; Page 19 (iii) maintain supervision and control over the animal; (iv) obtain public liability insurance in an amount of at least two million dollars; (v) do not harbour the animal overnight in an area not permitted by the Zoning Bylaw; and (vi) do not sell or give the animal to a member of the public. Feeding of Wildlife 23.1 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall: (a) intentionally feed or attempt to feed wildlife; (b) cause or permit an attractant to be placed or remain in, on or about any public or private property with the intent of attracting wildlife; or (c) cause or permit an attractant to be placed or remain in, on or about any public or private property in a manner that could: (i) attract wildlife to the public or private property; and (ii) be accessible to wildlife. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who feeds birds on private property provided that: (a) seed or feed is placed in a bird feeding device that is sufficiently above grade as to not attract or be accessible to wildlife; and (b) spillage of seed upon the ground is removed and disposed of in a manner that does not attract wildlife. (3) This section does not apply to the exemptions outlined in section 23. Page 20 Part VII Offences and Penalties General Penalty 24. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, every person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of at least the minimum amount set out in Schedule No. 7 and: (a) in the case of an individual, not more than $2,000; and (b) in the case of a corporation, not more than $5,000. (1.1) A person who is guilty of an offence for which a minimum amount is not set out in Schedule No. 7 is liable on summary conviction: (a) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $2,000; and (b) in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $5,000. (1.2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), if no Notice of Violation has been issued for a period of three years or more in relation to a contravention, then a subsequent contravention of that section of the Bylaw is deemed to be a first offence. (2) Any person convicted of an offence under Part VI shall, within ten days thereafter, deliver all animals of the kind listed in Schedule No. 5 owned, kept or harboured by that person to the Poundkeeper and they shall become the property of the City and shall be donated to an approved agency or humanely euthanised. (3) Any person who fails to deliver an animal as required by Subsection (2) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to the penalty contained in Subsection (1.1). (4) The Court may, in default of payment of a fine imposed under this Bylaw, order imprisonment of an individual for a term not exceeding one year. Voluntary Payment to Avoid Prosecution 25. (1) Notwithstanding Section 24, a person who contravenes Sections 4, 5(5.1), 6, 9, 10, 10.2, 10.5, 11, 11.1, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 21.1 or 23.1 upon being served with a Notice of Violation as specified in Schedule No. 6 may Page 21 voluntarily pay the prescribed penalty in Schedule No. 8 to Corporate Revenue, City Hall, 222 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. (1.1) For the purpose of determining the prescribed penalty required by Subsection (1), the number of prior offences shall be determined by the number of prior Notices of Violation issued in relation to the specified contravention, with the exception of those which have been cancelled or dismissed by the Court. (2) If Corporate Revenue receives voluntary payment of the prescribed penalty within the time limit specified on the Notice of Violation, the person receiving the Notice of Violation shall not be liable to prosecution for the alleged contravention. (3) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent any person from exercising the right to defend a charge for a contravention of this Bylaw. (4) A Notice of Violation as specified in Schedule No. 6 may be issued by a peace officer, the Animal Control Agency or the Poundkeeper. Failure to Provide Identification 25.1 No person shall fail to provide proof of their name, address and date of birth upon request by a designated officer or peace officer. Part VIII Miscellaneous Designated Poundkeeper and Animal Control Agency 26. The Saskatoon Animal Control Agency is: (a) designated as the Animal Control Agency and the Poundkeeper; and (b) authorized to delegate its responsibilities as Animal Control Agency and Poundkeeper to its employees. 26.1 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the administration and enforcement of this Bylaw is delegated to the General Manager. (2) The General Manager may appoint any employee or agent of the City as a peace officer for the purpose of enforcing this Bylaw. Page 22 Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officers 27. (Repealed - Bylaw No. 8326 - June 21, 2004) Dangerous Dogs 28. (Repealed - Bylaw No. 8227 - July 14, 2003) Repeal 29. Bylaw 5996 of The City of Saskatoon is repealed. Coming Into Force 30. This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2000. Read a first time this 12th day of July, 1999. Read a second time this 12th day of July, 1999. Read a third time and passed this 12th day of July, 1999. "Henry Dayday" "Marlene Hall" (SEAL) Mayor A/City Clerk Page 23 Schedule No. 1 Annual Licence Fees for Cats and Dogs Fees below are exclusive of any applicable taxes. Effective January 1, 2026: Cat not spayed or neutered $52.50 Cat under 12 months old $23.50 Cat spayed or neutered $23.50 Dog not spayed or neutered $77.00 Dog under 12 months old $38.00 Dog spayed or neutered $38.00 Tag Replacement $11.50 Effective January 1, 2027: Cat not spayed or neutered $54.50 Cat under 12 months old $24.50 Cat spayed or neutered $24.50 Dog not spayed or neutered $80.50 Dog under 12 months old $40.00 Dog spayed or neutered $40.00 Tag Replacement $12.00 Page 24 Schedule No. 2 Areas Where Dogs May Be Off-Leash Avalon Off-Leash Area Description: Location Includes: Area in vicinity of intersection at Parcel Number: 120066229 Glasgow Street and McConnell Title Number: 109769552 Avenue, south of Glasgow Street. Reference Land Description: Blk/Par AA, Plan 74S06447 This off-leash area is fenced. Ext 0 As described on Certificate of Title 75S02586 Page 25 Caswell Hill Park Off-Leash Area Description: Location: Caswell Hill area located at Parcel Number: 120284995 1025 Avenue F North, next to Title Number: 110774819 Mayfair Pool. Reference Land Description: Lot 23, Blk/Par 26, Plan G4296, Ext 0 As described on Certificate of Title 71S02153 Page 26 Chief Whitecap Park Off-Leash Area Description: Location: In the Rural Municipality of Corman Park, in Parcel Number: 135918647 the vicinity of the South Saskatchewan River Title Number: 110451462 between Hamlet of Furdale and Riverside Reference Land Description: SE 12-36-06-3 Ext 22 Estates, off Saskatchewan Crescent Parcel Number: 135918625 Title Number: 110451440 Reference Land Description: NE 01-36-06-3 Ext 20 Page 27 Fred Mendel Park Off-Leash Area Description: Location: The area located in the southwest Parcel Number: 119959914 corner of Fred Mendel Park bordered Title Number: 110882055 to the west by Avenue W South and Reference Land Description: Blk/Par E to the south by the railway line. Plan 60S14810 Ext 0 As described on Certificate of Title 60S14810D Page 28 Hampton Off-Leash Area Description: Location: Area along Junor Avenue, Parcel Number: 118974730 1.60934 km north of 37th Street. Title Number: 111663637 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par A, Plan G375 Ext 0 As described on Certificate of Title 86S52822 Page 29 Hyde Park Off-Leash Area Description: Location: The area located east of Boychuk Portion of Parcel Number: 202767868 Drive and south of Slimmon Road. Title Number: 143377791 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par H, Plan 102108653, Ext 1 Page 30 Paul Mostoway Off-Leash Area Description: Location: Hampton Village neighbourhood Parcel Number: 166259616 along Richardson Road east of Title Number: 143064356 McClocklin Road. Reference Land Description: Blk/Par MR6, Plan 102108046, Ext 0 Page 31 Pierre Radisson Park Off-Leash Area Description: Location: A section of land in Pierre Radisson North Portion of Parcel Park between 32nd Street and 33rd Number: 120011061 Street. Title Number: 110480048 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par N, Plan 60S16143, Ext 0 South Portion of Parcel Number: 120025280 Title Number: 110978219 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par L, Plan 60S16143, Ext 0 Page 32 Silverwood Off-Leash Area Description: Location: Riverbank area and uplands East Portion of Parcel adjacent to the east end of Number: 119062076 Silverwood Golf Course north to the Title Number: 108820278 City limits and with a southerly Reference Land Description: Lot A, Blk/Par 5, Plan 85S42163 border perpendicular to the middle Ext 0, As described on of the east end of Silverwood Golf Certificate of Title 90S11414 Course. Parcel Number: 131598164 Title Number: 108897812 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par MR1, Plan 85S42163 Ext 0, As described on Certificate of Title 91S13754 North Portion of Parcel Number: 119063606 Title Number: 108820335 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par C, Plan 85S42163 Ext 0, As described on Certificate of Title 85S46321 Page 33 Southwest Off-Leash Area Description: Location: The area north of the east/west Parcel Number: 147244068 road between Valley Road and Title Number: 116294159 Cedar Villa Estates approximately Reference Land Description: Parcel C, Plan 101398877, Ext 1 1.3 km west of the turnoff from As described on Certificate Valley Road to Cedar Villa Estates. of Title 63S17688 This off-leash area is fenced. Page 34 Sutherland Off-Leash Area Description: Location: A portion of the riverbank area and Parcel Number: 136267566 uplands, in the area commonly Title Number: 111226799 known as "Sutherland Beach", Reference Land Description: Lot 1, Plan G128, Ext 0 located on the east side of the As described on Certificate of South Saskatchewan River, north of Title 62S08916 the Circle Drive Bridge and west of the University of Saskatchewan Parcel Number: 136267544 Research Farm. Title Number: 111226777 Reference Land Description: Lot 2, Plan G128, Ext 2 As described on Certificate of Title 62S08916, description 2 Parcel Number: 136267588 Title Numbers: 111226812 and 111226889 Reference Land Description: Lot 2, Plan G128, Ext 3 As described on Certificate of Title 82S36528, description 3 Parcel Number: 136267601 Title Numbers: 111226834 and 111226902 Reference Land Description: Lot 3, Plan G128, Ext 0 As described on Certificate of Title 82S36528 Parcel Number: 136267612 Title Numbers: 111226845 and 111226913 Reference Land Description: Lot 4, Plan G128, Ext 0 As described on Certificate of Title 82S36528 Page 35 Schedule No. 2.1 Areas Where Only Small Dogs May Be Off-Leash Charlottetown Park Small Dog Only Off-Leash Area Description: The area located in Charlottetown Park north of the Cosmo Civic Centre. Location: Portion of Parcel Number: 135657647 Title Number: 109935096 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par MR6, Plan 71S05615, Ext. 0 Portion of Parcel Number: 144921034 Title Number: 111528749 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par 685, Plan 76S16699, Ext. 0 Page 36 Hyde Park North Small Dog Only Off-Leash Area Description: The area located east of Boychuk Drive, south of Slimmon Road and north of the Hyde Park OLA. Location: Portion of Parcel Number: 202767868 Title Number: 143377791 Reference Land Description: Blk/Par H, Plan 102108653, Ext 1 Page 37 Schedule No. 3 Prohibited Areas for Cats and Dogs (a) Repealed - Bylaw No. 9803 - December 20, 2021 (b) Kinsmen Park (c) Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (d) Ecological Core of the Northeast Swale, as depicted in the following map: Page 38 Page 39 Schedule No. 4 Impoundment Fees for Cats and Dogs Fees below are exclusive of any applicable taxes. Pound fee: Effective January 1, 2026: $57.50 Effective January 1, 2027: $60.00 Care and sustenance fee: $15.00 per day or a portion thereof commencing at 12:00 a.m. on the day immediately following the day of impoundment Page 40 Schedule No. 5 Prohibited Animals The following is a list of animals the keeping of which is prohibited within the City of Saskatoon: (a) all Arachnids dangerous to humans (such as scorpions and tarantulas, except tarantulas of the genera Aphonopelma, Avicularia and Grammostola); (b) all Artiodactylus Ungulates (such as goats, sheep, cattle, pigs and llamas); (c) all Bats; (d) all Canids, except the domestic dog; (e) all Crocodilians (such as alligators, crocodiles and caimans); (f) all Edentates (such as anteaters, sloths and armadillos); (g) all Elephants; (h) all Felids, except the domestic cat; (i) all Hyaenas; (j) all Marsupials (such as kangaroos and opossums); (k) all Mustelids (such as skunks, weasels, otters and badgers) except the domestic ferret; (l) all non-human Primates (such as gorillas and monkeys); (m) all Perissodactylus Ungulates (such as horses, donkeys, mules and asses); (n) all Pinnipeds (such as seals, fur seals and walruses); (o) all Procyonids (such as raccoons, coatis and cacomistles); (p) all Raptors, diurnal and nocturnal (such as eagles, hawks and owls); Page 41 Schedule No. 5 (continued) (q) all Ratite Birds (such as ostriches, rheas, and cassowaries); (r) all Galliformes (such as chickens, turkeys, grouse, quails and pheasants); (s) all Anseriformes (such as ducks and geese); (t) all snakes of the families Pythonidae and Boidae except for the Kenyan Sand Boa, Rough-scaled Sand Boa, Red Sand Boa, Rosy Boa, Children's Python, Spotted Python, Black-headed Python, Woma Python, Darwin Carpet Python, Jungle Carpet Python, Green Tree Python and Ball Python; (u) all Ursids (bears); (v) all venomous Reptiles and Amphibians; (w) all Viverrids (such as mongooses, civets and genets). Examples of animals of a particular prohibited group are given in parentheses. They are examples only and shall not be construed as limiting the generality of the group. Page 42 Schedule No. 6 Notice of Violation ANIMAL SERVICES This official Notice of Violation is Issued for breach of Bylaw No. 7860 (The Animal Control Bylaw, 1999) Activity # __________________ Offence ____ Section 4 - failure to license an animal ____ Section 13 - failure to remove excrement ____ Section 6 - failure to display licence ____ Section 14 - accumulation of animal feces ____ Section 9 - being at large ____ Section 15 - barking or howling ____ Section 11 - being in a prohibited area ____ Other (specify) PENALTY If the penalty indicated is not received by _______________________ a summons requiring your appearance in Provincial Court will be issued. Date (MM/DD/YY) TIME LICENCE No. DESCRIPTION OF ANIMAL MALE FEMALE LOCATION OF OFFENCE NAME OF OWNER LAST FIRST MIDDLE STREET ADDRESS CITY PROV. POSTAL CODE ISSUER DATE OF BIRTH Month Day Year PAID BY PAL CARD PAL CARD NOT APPLICABLE PENALTY After Hours Deposit 222 - 3rd Avenue North Activity # __________________ Penalty may be paid in person at Corporate Revenue, City Hall, 222 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan PAID BY PAL CARD S7K 0J5 on any day except public holidays, Saturdays and PAL CARD NOT APPLICABLE Sundays, or by mail (cheque or money order only) and must be accompanied by this stub. Bylaw No. 7860 IMPORTANT! PENALTY Return this stub with payment DUE BY ____________________________________ IMPORTANT! PENALTY Return this stub with payment DUE BY ____________________________________ $ $ Page 43 Schedule No. 7 Minimum Fines Pursuant to Section 24 Offence Minimum Fine ______________________________________________________________________ 1st Offence 2nd Offence Subsequent (a) failure to license cat or dog $250 $300 $350 [Section 4] (a.1) provide false or misleading $250 $300 $350 information in a licence [Section 5(5.1)] (b) failure to attach valid license $50 $100 $150 tag when a cat or dog is off the premises of the owner [Section 6] (c) cat or dog being at large $100 $200 $300 [Section 9] (d) prohibited dog in off-leash area $100 $200 $300 [Section 10(2)] (d.1) dog that is not a small dog in $100 $200 $300 a small dog off-leash area [Section 10(2.1)] (e) allow dog to become nuisance in off-leash area [Section 10(3)(a)] $100 $200 $300 (f) fail to accompany dog in off-leash area [Section 10(3)(c)(i)] $100 $200 $300 (g) fail to carry leash in off-leash area [Section 10(3)(c)(ii)] $100 $200 $300 (h) fail to restrain and remove nuisance dog from off-leash area $100 $200 $300 [Section 10(3)(d)] Page 44 Schedule No. 7 (continued) Offence Minimum Fine ______________________________________________________________________ 1st Offence 2nd Offence Subsequent (h.1) exceed the maximum permitted $100 $200 $300 number of dogs in an off-leash area [Section 10(4)] (i) operate a motor vehicle in an off-leash area [Section 10.2] $100 $200 $300 (i.1) cause or permit an animal $100 $200 $300 other than a dog in an off-leash area [Section 10.5] (j) cat or dog in prohibited areas $100 $200 $300 [Section 11] (k) failure to confine or restrain cat or dog $100 $200 $300 during transport [Section 11.1] (l) failure to immediately remove $100 $200 $300 a dog or cat's excrement (defecation) from public or private property other than the property of the dog or cat's owner [Section 13] (m) allow animal feces to accumulate $100 $200 $300 on private property [Section 14] (n) cat or dog creating a nuisance $100 $200 $300 by barking or howling [Section 15] (n.1) allow cat or dog to become $100 $200 $300 a nuisance [Section 15.1] (o) pigeon on other person's $100 $200 $300 property [Section 19] Page 45 Schedule No. 7 (continued) Offence Minimum Fine ______________________________________________________________________ 1st Offence 2nd Offence Subsequent (p) failure to obey order of designated $100 $200 $300 officer [Section 20] (q) pigeon improperly outside loft $100 $200 $300 or flight pen [Section 21] (r) failure to adequately $100 $200 $300 maintain bees [Section 21.1] (s) feeding of wildlife [Section 23.1] $250 $500 $1000 Page 46 Schedule No. 8 Penalties Payable Pursuant to Section 25 Offence Prescribed Penalty ______________________________________________________________________ 1st 2nd Subsequent Contravention Contravention (a) failure to license cat or dog $250 $300 $350 [Section 4] (a.1) provide false or misleading $250 $300 $350 information in a licence [Section 5(5.1)] (b) failure to attach valid license $50 $100 $150 tag when a cat or dog is off the premises of the owner [Section 6] (c) cat or dog being at large $100 $200 $300 [Section 9] (d) prohibited dog in off-leash area $100 $200 $300 [Section 10(2)] (d.1) dog that is not a small dog in $100 $200 $300 a small dog off-leash area [Section 10(2.1)] (e) allow dog to become nuisance in off-leash area [Section 10(3)(a)] $100 $200 $300 (f) fail to accompany dog in off-leash area [Section 10(3)(c)(i)] $100 $200 $300 (g) fail to carry leash in off-leash area [Section 10(3)(c)(ii)] $100 $200 $300 (h) fail to restrain and remove nuisance dog from off-leash area $100 $200 $300 [Section 10(3)(d)] Page 47 Schedule No. 8 (continued) Offence Prescribed Penalty ______________________________________________________________________ 1st 2nd Subsequent Contravention Contravention (h.1) exceed the maximum permitted $100 $200 $300 number of dogs in an off-leash area [Section 10(4)] (i) operate a motor vehicle in an off-leash area [Section 10.2] $100 $200 $300 (i.1) cause or permit an animal $100 $200 $300 other than a dog in an off- leash area [Section 10.5] (j) cat or dog in prohibited areas $100 $200 $300 [Section 11] (k) failure to confine or restrain cat or dog $100 $200 $300 during transport [Section 11.1] (l) failure to immediately remove $100 $200 $300 a dog or cat's excrement (defecation) from public or private property other than the property of the dog or cat's owner [Section 13] (m) allow animal feces to accumulate $100 $200 $300 on private property [Section 14] (n) cat or dog creating a nuisance $100 $200 $300 by barking or howling [Section 15] (n.1) allow cat or dog to become $100 $200 $300 a nuisance [Section 15.1] (o) pigeon on other person's $100 $200 $300 property [Section 19] Page 48 Schedule No. 8 (continued) Offence Prescribed Penalty ______________________________________________________________________ 1st 2nd Subsequent Contravention Contravention (p) failure to obey order of designated $100 $200 $300 officer [Section 20] (q) pigeon improperly outside loft $100 $200 $300 or flight pen [Section 21] (r) failure to adequately $100 $200 $300 maintain bees [Section 21.1] (s) feeding of wildlife [Section 23.1] $250 $500 $1000 Page 49 Schedule No. 9 Example of Sign