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By-law No. 2011-177, as amended by By-law Nos. 2014-071 and 2016-097
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2011-177
A By-law to regulate, license and control canines
within the Township of Oro-Medonte
And to Repeal By-law Nos. 2008-030 and 2008-060
(Canine Control By-law)
WHEREAS the Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.24,
the Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.22, the Pounds Act, R.S.O. c. P.17, the
Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16, the Health Protection and Promotion
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, contain provisions enabling municipalities to pass By-laws;
AND WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
defines spheres of jurisdiction under which a municipality may pass by-laws;
AND WHEREAS the spheres of jurisdiction include animals;
AND WHEREAS Section 103 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
states that if a municipality passes a by-law regulating or prohibiting with respect to the
being at large or trespassing of animals, it may provide for, (a) the seizure and
impounding of animals being at large or trespassing contrary to the by-law; and (b) the sale
of impounded animals, (i) if they are not claimed within a reasonable time, (ii) if the
expenses of the municipality respecting the impounding of the animals are not paid, or (iii)
at such time and in such manner as is provided in the By-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 105 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, provides that where a municipality requires a dog to be muzzled the owner
may request a hearing and that such requirement to muzzle remains in effect until such
time as the hearing is conducted;
AND WHEREAS Section 128 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, provides that a local municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to
public nuisance;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it advisable to provide for the licensing, regulating and controlling of dogs and to
provide for the removal of dog excrement on public or private property within the
Township of Oro-Medonte;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as
follows-
That
ollows:
That Appendix "A" and Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E", attached hereto,
form part of this By-law.
2. This By-law shall be cited as "The Township of Oro-Medonte Canine Control By-
law
3. That By-law Nos. 2008-030 and 2008-060 are hereby repealed in their entirety.
4. This By-law shall come into force and effect on the date of its final passing.
By-law No. 2011-177, As Amended and Consolidated
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By-law No. 2011-177, as amended by By-law Nos. 2014-071 and 2016-097
Appendix "A"
1.0 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this By-law, the following definitions shall apply:
"Animal" means any member of the animal kingdom of living beings, excluding humans,
without limitation. "Animal" shall include mammals, birds and reptiles.
"Appeal Committee" shall be comprised of one (1) member of Council, the Director,
Corporate Services/Clerk or designate, and one (1) member of the public who resides in
the Township of Oro-Medonte.
"Applicant" means a person or corporation having made an Application pursuant to this
By -Law.
"Bite" means a puncture wound to the skin as a result of contact with a dog's tooth
or teeth.
"Council" means the elected Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
"Dangerous dog" means any dog that:
a. Has killed a person or domestic animal, regardless of circumstance;
b. Has bitten or injured a person or domestic animal in the absence of any
mitigating factor;
c. Has shown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive;
d. Has been declared dangerous in another Municipality;
e. Has been identified as restricted pit bulls, including the following breeds a
Staffordshire bull terrier, an American Staffordshire terrier or an American pit bull
terrier, and any other breed that may be restricted in Provincial legislation.
"Dwelling Unit" means one or more habitable rooms designed or intended for use by an
individual or family, as an independent and separate housekeeping establishment in
which separate kitchen and sanitary facilities are provided, for the exclusive use of such
individual or family, with a private entrance from outside the building or from a common
hallway or stairway inside the building.
"Dog" means a male or female canine, over the age of twelve (12) weeks.
"Dog Tag" means a marking device issued by The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte, or its authorized agent.
"Excessive" where modifying the terms 'barking' or'howling' means the continuous
barking or howling of a dog, but does not mean the barking or howling of a dog when a
person provokes the animal or enters onto the property.
"Farm Working Dog" means a dog that is specifically trained to and actively assists its
owner(s) with the herding of livestock and where the owner(s) can demonstrate that
they are active livestock farmer registered with one of the following associations;
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario
(CFFO), or the National Farmers Union (NUF).
"Harbour" means to shelter, house or possess but does not include the provisions of
shelter to a dog for a period of time of less than thirty (30) days, provided that the dog is
owned by someone other a person normally a resident in the dwelling unit in which the
dog is harboured and proof of a different permanent address for the dog can be
provided.
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"Household" means a property within the Township, and has a corresponding meaning
as "dwelling unit".
"Hunting Dog" means a dog trained or bred to assist hunters, as in flushing or retrieving
game.
"Leash" means a chain, rope, or other similar device of not more than 1.9 meters (6
feet) in length which is designed to be held by a person and is used or designed to be
used to restrain a dog.
"License" means a license and dog tag issued pursuant to this By-law.
"Livestock Guardian Dog" means a dog that is specifically trained to work and live with
domestic farm animals (i.e. cattle, sheep) without causing them harm while aggressively
repelling predators and is used exclusively for that purpose, and includes the following
breeds; Akbash, Great Pyrenees, Komondor, and Maremma.
"May" means an expression of possibility, a permissive choice to act or not.
"Mitigating Factor" means a circumstance which excuses aggressive behavior of a dog,
and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include circumstances where:
a) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defence to
an attack by a person or animal, or acting in its function as a Livestock
Guardian Dog or Police Working Dog;
b) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defence of
its young or reacting to a person or domestic animal trespassing on the
private property of its owner;
c) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, being teased,
provoked, or tormented.
"Municipal Law Enforcement Officer" shall mean a person appointed by the Council for
the purposes of carrying out the enforcement of Municipal By -Laws.
"Officer" means a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and/or Police Officer.
"Owner" means and includes any person who possesses or harbours a dog within
the Township. Where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of
the minor is deemed to be the owner of the dog.
"Police Officer" means a sworn peace officer of the Ontario Provincial Police, the Chief
of Police or any other Police Officer, including a person who is appointed as a Police
Officer under the Interprovincial Policing Act, 2009, S.O. 2009, Chapter 30 (herein
referred to as the Interprovincial Policing Act), but does not include a Special Constable,
a First Nations Constable, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or an Auxiliary Member
of a Police Force, as per the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.15 (herein
referred to as the Police Services Act).
"Police Working Dog" means a dog that is certified to aid Officers and is actively being
used for police work purposes.
"Pound" means the premises designated by the Township to be used for the detention,
maintenance or disposal of dogs that have been impounded pursuant to a By -Law of
the Township or the Dog Owner's Liability Act;
"Pound keeper" means a person or organization designated by the Township to
maintain a Pound and any servants or agents of such person or organization.
"Running at Large" means the running at large of a dog when it is found on a highway,
public space, or any other property, other than the property where it is usually kept, and
not under the control of any person. For the purpose of this By-law, 'Run at Large' shall
have a corresponding meaning to 'Running at Large'.
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"Service Animal" means any animal used by a person with a disability for reasons
relating to the disability and the owner has a valid identification card signed by the
Attorney General of Canada, or a certificate of training from a recognized service animal
training school.
"Shall" is mandatory and not discretionary.
"Township" means The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte.
"Under Control" means that when an animal is not on the property where it is usually
kept, the animal must be leashed or chained, and must be held securely by the person
accompanying the animal and that person must be physically able to control the animal.
2.0 LICENSING OF DOGS
2.1. Every owner of a dog shall, before the 1St day of March in each and every year,
register and obtain a License from the Township, or its agent, for each dog that
they own.
2.2. Every person, upon becoming an owner of a new dog(s), and every new
resident, upon locating to the Township, that is an owner of a dog(s) shall within
fifteen (15) days, register and obtain a License from the Township, or its agent,
for each dog.
2.3. Every dog tag shall bear the serial number and the year in which it was issued
and a record shall be retained by the Township, for the period of time as
specified in the Township's Records Retention By-law, showing the name and
address of the owner, the serial number of the tag and information about the
dog.
2.4.A License or dog tag shall be non -transferable and shall expire and become void
upon the sale, death (or other means of disposal) or transfer of the registered
dog.
2.5. Every owner of a dog shall provide verification of current rabies vaccination or
written verification by a veterinarian of satisfactory rabies protection for each
dog, upon request of on Officer.
2.6. Every dog tag issued, pursuant to this By-law, shall expire on the last day of
February, following the year in respect of which it was issued and the license fee
paid to the Township at the time of issuing of the dog tag shall be as provided for
in Schedule "A" of this By-law.
2.7. The fee charged for the replacement of a lost dog tag shall be as provided for in
Schedule "A" of this By-law.
3.0 EXEMPTIONS
3.1 All canine Service Animal(s) and Police Working Dog(s) shall be licensed
pursuant to this By-law, however, said dog(s) shall be exempt from the
licensing fees as set in Schedule "A" of this By-law. All Livestock Guardian
Dog(s) shall be licensed pursuant to this By-law, however, said dog(s) shall be
exempt from the licensing fees as set in Schedule "A" of this By-law, upon proof
of the owner being registered with one of the following associations: Ontario
Federation of Agriculture (OFA), Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario
(CFFO), or the National Farmers Union (NUF). All such canine Service
Animal(s), Police Working Dog(s) and Livestock Guardian Dog(s) may only be
licensed at the Township's Administration Centre.
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3.2 Council will consider written requests for exemptions to the maximum number
of dogs in special circumstances, and when the number of dogs exceeds the
maximum when Farm Working Dog(s), Livestock Guardian dog(s), Hunting
dog(s) are included in the total number of dogs.
3.3 When a Livestock Guardian Dog, or Police Working Dog are actively
performing their duties and are required to act in an aggressive behavior, it
shall be considered a mitigating factor and exempt the dog from the Dangerous
Dog provisions of this By-law.
4.0 REVOCATION OF LICENSE
4.1 An existing License is revoked 30 days following the date of a Notice to Muzzle
unless an Application for Hearing with Respect to Notice to Muzzle has been
received, in which case, the License shall not be revoked until the Appeal
Committee has rendered a decision confirming or modifying the Notice to
Muzzle. Upon the revoking of the License, a new Dangerous Dog License shall
be obtained in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law within five (5)
business days of the License being revoked.
5.0 PROHIBITIONS
5.1 No owner of a dog shall:
(a) Register an unspayed female dog as a spayed female.
(b) Register an unneutered male dog as a neutered male.
(c) Use a tag upon a dog other than the dog for which it was issued.
5.2 No person or persons shall own a dog(s) within the Township unless each dog
has a dog tag issued pursuant to Section 2 of this By-law.
5.3 No person shall, nor shall any dwelling unit/household, own, possess, harbour,
board, or license more than three (3) dogs unless the person or dwelling
unit/household holds a valid Kennel License issued pursuant to the Township's
Kennel By-law.
5.3.1 Each dog, in excess of the aforementioned maximum allowed, is
considered a separate offence under the provisions of this By-law.
5.4 No person shall fail to provide verification of current rabies vaccination or written
verification by a veterinarian of satisfactory rabies protection for each dog, upon
request of on Officer.
5.5 No person shall allow or permit a dog to run at large within the limits of the
Township.
5.6 No person shall have a dog on public property unless the dog is leashed and
under control.
5.7 No person shall allow a dog, for which they are responsible for, to trespass on
private property, even when on leash.
5.8 No person shall allow a dog, for which they are responsible for, to excessively
howl or bark or otherwise become a nuisance.
5.9 Every person who owns, controls or harbours a dog shall immediately remove
any excrement left by such dog on public or private lands within the Township,
and shall dispose of such excrement in a sanitary manner.
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5.10Notwithstanding the prohibitions stated in Sections 5.5, 5.7, and 5.8 of this By-
law, Livestock Guardian Dog(s) and Police Working Dog(s) that are actively
performing their duties, shall be exempt from the prohibitions stated in Sections
5.5, 5.7, and 5.8 of this By-law.
6.0 SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT:
Subject to Section 5.5 of this By-law, an Officer may:
6.1 Seize and impound any dog found running at large.
6.2 Restore possession of the dog to the owner therefore, where;
6.2.1 The owner claims possession of the dog within five (5) days (exclusive of
statutory holidays and Sundays) after the date of seizure; and
6.2.2 The owner pays to the Pound Keeper a pound fee for a dog seized and
impounded, plus the cost of any damages, expenses and veterinary care,
which may be payable to the Township and/or the Pound Keeper.
6.3 No dog shall be returned to the owner from the Pound unless a valid Canine
Release Form, substantially in for the form attached as Schedule "B", has been
issued by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. Township staff is authorized
to amend the Canine Release Form as deemed appropriate.
6AThe Officer shall make all reasonable efforts to identify and contact the owner of
every stray dog received, whether the dog is living or dead.
6.5 Where, at the end of the said five (5) days, possession of the dog has not been
restored to the owner under this Section of the By-law, the Pound Keeper may
sell the dog for such price as he/she deems reasonable.
6.6 Where the owner of a dog has not claimed the dog within five (5) and the dog
has not been sold, the Pound Keeper may destroy the dog in a humane manner
or otherwise dispose of the dog as they see fit and no damages or compensation
shall be recovered on account of its destruction or other disposition.
6.7 Where a dog seized under Section 5.5 of this By-law, is injured or should be
destroyed without delay:
6.7.1 For humane reasons, the Officer or Pound Keeper may destroy the dog in
a humane manner as soon after seizure as a veterinarian gives approval,
where possible, without permitting any person to reclaim the dog or
without offering it for sale and no damages or compensation shall be
recovered on account of destruction.
6.7.2 For safety reasons to persons or animals, the Officer may destroy the dog
in a humane manner as soon after seizure as they see fit without
permitting any person to reclaim the dog or without offering it for sale and
no damages or compensation shall be recovered on account of
destruction.
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7.0 DANGEROUS DOG:
7.1 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may declare a dog a Dangerous Dog:
7.1.1 Upon receipt of a signed Declaration Regarding a Dangerous Dog in the
form attached hereto as Schedule "C", attested to by a witness who
actually saw the alleged Dangerous Dog bite a person or a domestic
animal. The Declaration must identify the dog, the dog owner and dog
owner's address; or
7.1.2 Upon receipt by the Township of a signed Declaration attested to by the
Director or Administrator/Clerk of another municipality where the dog has
been declared dangerous.
7.2Where a dog is declared a Dangerous Dog, a Notice to Muzzle, in the form
attached hereto as Schedule "D" to this By-law, shall be served on the owner of
the dog by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, and shall include the following
requirements on the owner:
7.2.1 When the dog is on the property of the owner, the dog shall be restrained
to the side or rear yard with a securely placed leash or a fully enclosed
pen of sufficient design and strength to contain the dog.
7.2.2 When the dog is off the property of the owner, the dog shall be restrained
by means of a securely attached muzzle, a leash with a maximum length
of one (1) meter (3.28 feet) of sufficient strength and under the effective
control of a person sixteen (16) years of age or older.
7.2.3 The owner of the dog shall display a warning sign at the main entrance of
the property that is clearly visible, warning of a dog.
7.2.4 Provide the Township with a copy of current rabies vaccination records.
7.3A Notice to Muzzle shall be served personally or by registered mail to the last
known address. Such notice that has been served by registered mail shall be
deemed to have been received by the person to whom it was served to on the
fifth (5t") day after it is mailed.
7AThe owner of the Dangerous Dog shall comply with all terms and requirements
made in the Notice to Muzzle.
7.4.1 Such Notice to Muzzle maybe reevaluated after one (1) year from the
date of service by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and may be
rescinded if all terms and requirements have been complied with in that
year and the owner has provided proof of obedience training for such dog.
7.5 The owner of a dog, upon being served with a Notice to Muzzle, or where on an
Appeal, the Appeal Committee has confirmed a dog to be dangerous, shall
ensure that:
7.5.1 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall be notified, in writing, within
forty-eight (48) hours of any changes to the residence of the Dangerous
Dog.
7.5.2 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall be notified, in writing, within
forty-eight (48) hours after the ownership of the Dangerous Dog is
transferred to another person.
7.5.3 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall be notified, in writing,
should the Dangerous Dog be destroyed or has passed away.
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7.5.4 The dog shall be identified with a microchip implantation, at the owner's
expense, and the said Microchip shall be registered with the Municipal
Law Enforcement Officer.
7.6 Notwithstanding that a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer may declare a dog a
Dangerous Dog, depending on the circumstances, a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer may proceed accordingly pursuant to the Dog Owners' Liability Act.
8.0 APPEAL
8.1 Where a dog has been declared a Dangerous Dog and a Notice to Muzzle has
been issued pursuant to the provisions of this By-law, the owner of the dog may
appeal the Notice to Muzzle by filing an Application for Hearing with Respect to
Notice to Muzzle, requesting a hearing as set out in Schedule "E" with the
Director, Corporate Services/ Clerk of the Township within thirty (30) days after
the Notice to Muzzle has been served.
8.2 The owner of the Dangerous Dog shall comply with all terms and requirements of
the Notice to Muzzle until the Appeal Committee has rendered a decision.
8.3 Upon receipt of an Application for Hearing with Respect to Notice to Muzzle,
within the time limit set out, the Director, Corporate Services/Clerk shall convene
a meeting of the Appeal Committee and shall give the owner of the dog, where
applicable, a minimum of seven (7) business days written notice by personal
service or registered mail of the date, time and location of the Hearing.
8.4 Prior to the Hearing, the owner of the dog shall pay any outstanding fines
imposed for the contravention of any provisions of this By-law.
8.5Should the owner of the dog not attend at the proper time and place, the Appeal
Committee may proceed with the Hearing in their absence and the applicant
shall not be entitled to any further notice of the proceedings.
8.6The Appeal Committee shall deliberate the merits of the evidence presented and
shall render its decision at the meeting or shall reserve its decision to be
presented later, which shall not be later than ten (10) business days following
the date of the Hearing.
8.7The decision of the Appeal Committee is final and binding.
8.8The Notice of Hearing or any matter which arises relating to the proceedings of
the Appeal Committee not covered in the provisions of this By -Law shall be
governed by the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.22.
8.9A written copy of the Decision of the Appeal Committee, pursuant to Section 8.6,
shall be prepared, as soon as is practicable after the conclusion of the Hearing,
and shall be delivered or mailed by Registered Mail to the applicant at the
address shown on their Application, the Witness, Members of Council and
Appeal Committee Members.
9.0 OFFENCES:
9.1 No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Officer
exercising a power or performing a duty under this By-law. Any person who is
alleged to have contravened any of the provisions of this By-law shall identify
themselves to the Officer upon request, failure to do so shall be deemed to have
obstructed or hindered the Officer in the execution of his duties.
9.2 Every person who contravenes any Provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence
and shall be liable to a fine in the amount to be determined pursuant to the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, and every such fine is recoverable
under the Provincial Offences Act.
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9.3The conviction of an offender upon the breach of any provisions of this By-law
shall not operate as a bar to a prosecution against the same offender upon any
continued or subsequent breach of any provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001,
S.O. 2001, c.25, Section 442, as amended, shall further apply to any continued
or repeated breach of this By-law.
9.4 If any court of competent jurisdiction finds that any of the provisions of this By-
law are ultra vires the jurisdiction of Council, or are invalid for a reason, such
provision shall be deemed to be severable and shall not invalidate any of the
other provisions of the By-law which shall remain in full force and effect.
9.5This By-law shall be enforced by the Township's Municipal Law Enforcement
Department and/or the Ontario Provincial Police.
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By-law No. 2011-177, as amended by By-law Nos. 2014-071 and 2016-097
Schedule "A" - By-law No. 2011-177
DOG LICENSING FEES
• For one (1) dog (male or female)
$ 25.00
• For one (1) dog (spayed or neutered) $ 20.00
• For one (1) dog (spayed or neutered and micro -chipped) $ 15.00
• Replacement dog tag
• For one (1) dangerous dog
$ 3.50
$200.00
** An additional $10.00 shall apply to every dog license purchased on or after March 1St
The additional fee shall not apply to new residents for the year in which they move into
the Municipality or for new dogs, per household, acquired on or after March 1St in the
year that the dog is acquired.
**NOTE: No Licensing Fee shall be charged for a canine Service Animal or Police
Working Dog
**NOTE: No Licensing Fee shall be charged for a Livestock Guardian Dog, upon
proof of the owner being registered with one of the following associations:
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), Christian Farmers Federation of
Ontario (CFFO), or the National Farmers Union (NUF)
All such canine Service Animal(s), Police Working Dog(s) and Livestock
Guardian Dog(s) may only be licensed at the Township's Administration Centre.
All dangerous dogs shall only be licensed at the Township's Administration
Centre.
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By-law No. 2011-177, as amended by By-law Nos. 2014-071 and 2016-097
Schedule "B" - By-law No. 2011-177
Canine Release Form
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The owner of a canine being held at the Pound has addressed all matters concerning
the apprehension of the canine. The Township has no further reason to hold this
canine and consents to its release.
Owner's Name:
Canine's Name:
Current Tag #:
Description of
Canine-
anine:
Date-
Date:
Print
Print Name:
MLEO
Signature:
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) Number
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Schedule "C" - By-law No. 2011-177
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A DANGEROUS DOG
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OWNER OF DOG
Name: I Address:
Name of Dog:
Breed:
DISCRIPTION OF DOG
Colour:
Dog Tag Number: Microchip No. Other:
Rabies Tag Number: Year of Rabies Tag: Veterinary Clinic:
LOCATION OF INCIDENT
Date: Time:
Address: Location on Property:
Location on Street: Other:
DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT
WITNESS INFORMATION (THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DECLARATION IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.)
Signature of Witness (person who witnessed the alleged
dangerous dog bite a person or domestic animal)
Date
Please Print Your Name
Address of Witness Phone No. of Witness
Signature of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Date
FORM TO BE RETURNED IN PERSON TO: TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE,
148 LINE 7 SOUTH, BOX 100 ORO, ONTARIO LOL 2X0
PLEASE NOTE YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A HEARING IN THE EVENT AN APPEAL IS FILED.
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and
will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected. Questions about this collection of information should be directed to the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Township of Oro-Medonte,148 Line 7S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0
Phone: 705-487-2171, Fax: 705-487-0133
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Schedule "D" - By-law No. 2011-177
NOTICE TO MUZZLE
OFFICE USE ONLY
Notice No.:
Issue Date:
OWNER OF DOG
Owner's Name:
Address:
DESCRIPTION OF DOG
Name of Dog:
Breed:
Description: (colour/markings):
Dog Tag Number:
Year of Dog Tag:
Microchip No.
Other:
Rabies Tag Number:
Year of Rabies Tag:
Veterinary Clinic:
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is in receipt of a Declaration Regarding a Dangerous Dog duly
executed by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer pursuant to By -Law 2011-177, Section 7.1, that the dog described
above did bite and puncture the skin of a person or a domestic animal. — OR — The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte is in receipt of a Declaration duly executed by the Director or Administrator/Clerk of another municipality
declaring the dog described above to be dangerous.
In accordance with By -Law 2011-177, Section 7.2, you are hereby ordered to restrain your dog as follows:
METHOD OF RESTRAINING DOG
While the doq is on the property of the owner, as described above, the dog shall be restrained to the side or rear yard with a
securely placed leash or fully enclosed pen of sufficient design and strength to contain the dog.
The owner shall display a warning sign at the main entrance of the property that is clearly visible, warning of a dog and provide
copies of current rabies vaccination records.
While the dog is off the property of the owner, as described above, the dog shall be restrained by means of a securely attached
muzzle, a leash with a maximum length of one (1) meter (3.28 feet) of sufficient strength and under the effective control of person
sixteen (16) years of age or older..
You are also required to do all of the following:
a) Within thirty (30) days of this notice, the dog shall be identified with a microchip implantation, at the owner's expense, and
the said microchip number shall be registered with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer;
b) the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall be notified within forty-eight (48) hours of any changes to the residency of the
dangerous dog.
C) the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall be notified within forty-eight (48) hours after the ownership of the dangerous
dog is transferred to another person.
d) the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer shall be notified should the dangerous dog be destroyed.
In accordance with By -Law 2011-177, Section 8.1, you may appeal this Notice to Muzzle to the Township of Oro-Medonte within
thirty (30) days of the date of this Notice by submitting a written request for a hearing on "Schedule E" to By-law 2011-177. Such a
request must be addressed to the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, 148 Line 7 S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0. In the event
that an appeal is taken from this Notice, the above, Methods of Restraining Dog shall remain in effect pending the outcome of the
appeal.
This Notice is served upon the owner in accordance with By -Law 2011-177, Section 7.2, on the day of 120
Signature of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
Date
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and
will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected. Questions about this collection of information should be directed to the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Township of Oro-Medonte,148 Line 7S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0
Phone: 705-487-2171, Fax: 705-487-0133
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By-law No. 2011-177, as amended by By-law Nos. 2014-071 and 2016-097
Schedule "E" - By-law No. 2011-177
APPLICATION FOR HEARING
WITH RESPECT TO NOTICE
TO MUZZLE
OFFICE USE ONLY
Notice No.:
Issue Date:
THIS APPEAL FORM SHALL BE DELIVERED TO THE DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES/CLERK BY
REGISTERED MAIL OR IN PERSON WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE NOTICE TO MUZZLE HAS BEEN
RECEIVED FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE.
REGISTERED MAIL OR IN PERSON
To: Director, Corporate Services/Clerk
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South Box 100
Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0
OWNER OF DOG
NAME:
ADDRESS:
DESCRIPTION OF DOG
NAME OF DOG:
BREED:
DESCRIPTION: (Colour/Markings)
TAG NUMBER:
YEAR OF TAG:
MICROCHIP NO.
OTHER:
RABIES TAG NO.
YEAR OF RABIES TAG
Veterinary Clinic:
REASON FOR APPEAL
IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS REQUIRED, PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES TO THIS FORM.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPEAL IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
SIGNATURE OF DOG OWNER
DATE
PLEASE PRINT NAME
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and
will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected. Questions about this collection of information should be directed to the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Township of Oro-Medonte, 148 Line 7S., Box 100 Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0
Phone: 705-487-2171, Fax: 705-487-0133
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