Being a By-law to Regulate the Keeping of Animals Within the Municipality and for Providing for an Animal Identification System and for the Registration and Regulation of Dogs and Cats
Whereas the Councils of Municipalities are authorized by the Municipal Act to prohibit or regulate the keeping of animals, regulate breeding/boarding establishments, regulate animals at large, provide for identification systems, require leashing, require removal of excrement, and license dogs;
Now Therefore the Corporation of the Town of Petawawa, enacts as follows:
“Animal”: means all species of fauna excluding humans, fish and aquatic invertebrates.
“At Large”: means to be any animal found in any place other than the premises of the owner and not under the physical control of a person responsible.
“Dangerous Dog”: means any individual dog that:
(a) has killed a domestic animal without provocation off the owner’s property;
(b) has bitten/injured a human or domestic animal without provocation;
(c) is attack trained;
(d) is trained/kept for security or protection; or
(e) has shown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive 1.
“Kennel”: means a lot, building, structure or establishment for the breeding and/or boarding of dogs.
“Public Nuisance Animal”: means any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers life/health, or interferes with rights. Includes animals that:
(a) are repeatedly at large;
(b) damage property;
(c) molest/intimidate pedestrians;
(d) chase vehicles;
(e) make excessive noise (howling, barking, whining);
(f) cause unsanitary conditions; or
(h) attack other domestic animals 2.
“Restraint”: means controlled by a chain/leash, within a vehicle, within a secure enclosure, or within the owner’s property limits.
2.1 Basic Needs: Every person who keeps an animal shall provide:
(a) Clean, fresh drinking water and suitable food;
(b) Clean/disinfected food receptacles;
(c) Opportunity for periodic exercise; and
(d) Necessary veterinary medical care 3.
2.2 Outdoor Keeping: Animals kept outside must have an enclosure at least twice the animal’s length, a shelter protecting from heat/cold/wet, sufficient shade, and be cleaned daily.
2.3 Restraints: Choke collars or ropes tied directly around the neck are prohibited for tethering.
2.5 Ventilation: Animals confined in enclosed spaces (cars/trucks) must have adequate ventilation.
2.6 Transportation: Animals outside the passenger compartment must be confined or secured to prevent falling/injury.
2.7 Unsanitary Conditions: Keeping animals in conditions resulting in accumulation of feces, odours, or insect/rodent infestation is prohibited.
Class 1: Cow, donkey, goat, horse, mule, pig, pony, sheep.
Class 2: Chicken, goose, turkey, duck, pigeon, domestic fowl.
Class 3: Guinea pig, gerbil, hamster, mouse, rat, rabbit, chinchilla, mink, ferret, turtle.
Class 4: Wild/Exotic animals (e.g., lions, tigers, monkeys, wolves, poisonous reptiles, raptors, dangerous fish).
Domestic Cat/Dog: Domestic felines and canines 4.
Exemptions apply to: The contracted Animal Shelter, Petawawa Humane Society, Veterinary Hospitals, Public Zoos/Fairs, and Registered Research Facilities.
Class 1 (Livestock): Prohibited on lots smaller than 1 acre or zoned Residential/Commercial/Industrial. Must have access to a stable/building at least 55 meters from other dwellings.
Class 2 (Fowl): Prohibited on lots smaller than 0.25 acres or zoned Residential/Commercial/Industrial. Must be kept in a coop/pen at least 15 meters from other dwellings.
Strayed Pigeons: The Animal Control Officer may remove/exterminate strayed pigeons upon complaint 5.
8.1: No person shall keep a Class 4 animal within the municipal boundaries.
9.1: Every dog and cat owner must have their animal vaccinated against rabies annually.
9.2: Proof of vaccination must be provided to the Animal Control Officer.
10.1 & 10.2: Owners must register dogs and cats and renew tags annually.
10.5: Tags must be securely affixed to the animal.
10.6: New residents must license animals within 30 days.
10.12: Licences expire on December 31st annually.
10.15: Lost tags must be replaced within seven days.
Exemptions: Guide dogs, hearing ear dogs, and working dogs for disabled persons are exempt from fees but must be licensed. Farm cats are exempt from licensing 6.
11.2: Cats are prohibited from running at large.
11.7: Cats are not permitted on private property without consent.
11.8: Owners must remove cat excrement immediately.
11.9: Cats must not become a Public Nuisance Animal.
12.4: Dogs are prohibited from running at large.
12.9 & 12.17: Owners must remove and sanitarily dispose of dog excrement immediately anywhere in the Town.
12.11: Leashes must not exceed 2 meters (6 feet, 6 inches).
12.20: Dogs must not become a Public Nuisance Animal 7.
13.1: The Animal Control Officer or Police may seize animals running at large.
13.6: Owners may redeem animals within five (5) days upon paying maintenance charges and fines.
13.10: If unclaimed after the redemption period, the Poundkeeper may sell, euthanize, or dispose of the animal.
13.11: Animals may be euthanized without delay if injured or for safety/humane reasons.
13.15: Forcible retrieval of an animal from the Poundkeeper or Officer is prohibited 8.
14.1: Kennels are only permitted in zones designated for breeding/boarding.
14.2: A license is required annually by January 1st.
14.10 – 14.13: Regulations regarding floors (impermeable, cleaned daily), lighting (8 hours/day), ventilation, and temperature (min 9°C).
14.16: Yards/runways within 30 meters of an occupied building must be paved, fenced, and cleaned daily 9.
15.1: Contravention is an offence liable to a penalty under the Provincial Offences Act.
15.5: Second offences within 12 months carry double the specified penalty.
15.6: Third/subsequent offences within 12 months carry triple the specified penalty.
Dogs:
First 3 days (Licensed): $15.00
First 3 days (Unlicensed): $25.00
Each additional day: $9.00
Cats/Other:
First 3 days: $10.00
Each additional day: $3.00 10
Yearly Kennel/Cattery Licencing fee: $125.0011.
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