Rules

• All cats and dogs must wear a licence (numbered metal tag) purchased from the City at all times.
• Licences must be purchased within 30 days of acquiring a cat or dog, and must be renewed annually.

• Pet owners must not let their pets run unleashed or trespass on public or private property.
• Pet owners must always clean up and dispose of excrement left by their animal on public or private property.

• Animals cannot be left tethered and unattended anywhere the public has access to (for instance, in front of a store).
• If an animal is left unattended in a vehicle, the owner must ensure:
• it is restrained and cannot make contact with anyone.
• it is not left exposed to extreme temperatures or lack of ventilation.

• The total number of animals per household is six, with no more than three dogs or three cats.

• No dog under the age of four months is permitted.
• Dogs must not be left unattended.
• Dog owners must carry a leash for each dog.
• Dog owners may bring up to three dogs per visit.
• Dog owners must not bring any biting or menacing dog or pit bull.
• Dogs must be spayed or neutered.

• Pet shops may only source dogs and cats from:
• municipal animal shelters
• registered humane societies
• registered rescue groups

• Cattle, goats, sheep, pigs (except on lands zoned agricultural)
• Coyotes, wolves, foxes, hybrid wolf/coy dogs
• Servals, Savannah cats
• Monkeys of any kind, lemurs
• Raccoons, skunks

• Chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese
• Birds of prey
• Pigeons and doves (except licensed racing or fancier pigeons)

• Alligators, crocodiles
• Red-eared slider turtles
• All snakes that reach an adult length longer than three metres
• All lizards that reach an adult length longer than two metres, measured from snout to tip of tail

• All venomous and poisonous animals, including rattlesnakes, cobras, scorpions and tarantulas

Enforcement