The municipality’s Animal Control Bylaw covers regulation for farm animals as well as domestic pets. A person who violates a provision of this bylaw is liable to a minimal fine of $200 and up to $1,000. Repeat offenders can be fined the same amount every day for as long as they remain at fault.
SPCA Pager for Animal Control: 819-665-8333
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Overview of the Rules Concerning Dogs
Control:
A dog owner, the person who has custody of a dog, or is responsible for it, hereinafter referred to as “guardians”, must have control over their dogs at all times:
- If kept outside, dogs must be tethered by means of a holding device, such as a leash, or fenced in.
- In public spaces, dogs must be attached and supervised at all times.
- Dogs carried in a road vehicle must not be able to exit the vehicle or attack passers-by.
- Dogs must not be allowed to enter a private property without the consent of the landowner or occupant. (Does not apply to guide dogs.)
- Unless permission has been granted, dogs are not allowed onto public grounds during a public celebration, event or gathering. (Does not apply to guide dogs.)
- Dogs shall not be permitted to bark or howl in such a way as to disturb the peace and tranquility.
Aggression:
- Dogs shall not be permitted to bite or attack a person or an animal, or attempt to bite or attack a person or an animal, otherwise displays aggression against a person or animal by growling, showing his teeth and fiercely barking or acting in any other manner that indicates that the animal could bite or attack a person or another animal.
- Guardians shall not order their dog to attack a person or animal unless the guardian’s physical integrity or safety, or that of his family or property, is compromised.
Care:
- Guardians must immediately pick up and dispose of their pet’s droppings, whether on public or private property. (This provision does not apply to guide dogs.)
- Guardians must regularly pick up droppings on their own property and keep that property in proper, clean condition.
For all rules concerning dogs and other animals, please refer to the full text of the bylaw.
