Regional District of Central Okanagan Noise Control Bylaw

Regional District of Central Okanagan Noise Bylaw states that noise is only permitted between the hours of 7am - 10pm.  Some people believe its 7am - 11pm and not 10pm.

*This is only snippetts, please click links at bottom for entire contents*

From page 1 Noise Control Bylaw No. 403, 1989

Being a by-law to regulate and prohibit the making or causing of noises and sounds within the Regional District of Central Okanagan

WHEREAS by Section 932 (c) of the Municipal Act and Supplementary Letters Patent, the Regional Board, may by by-law, regulate or prohibit the making or causing of noises or sounds in or on a highway or elsewhere in the Regional District which disturb or tend to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighbourhood, or of any persons in the vicinity, or which in the opinion of the Regional Board are objectionable or liable to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of individuals or the public, and may make different regulations or prohibitions for different areas of the Regional District;

AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Regional Board that regulations and prohibitions must be instituted to control objectionable sounds or sounds liable to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of individuals or the public;.

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from page 2 Noise Control Bylaw No. 403, 1989

II GENERAL REGULATIONS
1. No person shall make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise in or on a highway or elsewhere in the Regional District which disturbs the peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighbourhood, or of persons in the vicinity.

3. No person shall play or operate any radio, stereophonic equipment or other instrument or any apparatus for the production or amplification of sound either in or on private premises or in any public place in such a manner as to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighbourhood, or of persons in the vicinity.

4. No persons shall own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which by its cries unduly disturbs the peace, quiet, rest, tranquillity of the surrounding neighbourhood or the public at large.

5. No person in the Regional District shall on any day before 0700 hours or after 2200 hours (7am - 10pm) construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any building, structure or thing or excavate or fill in land in any manner whatsoever which makes, causes noises or sounds in or on a highway or elsewhere in the Regional District which disturb, or tend to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, or of persons in the vicinity.

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from page 3 Noise Control Bylaw No. 403, 1989

IV PENALTIES
1. Every person who violates any of the provisions of this by-law or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this by-law who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this by-law, or who does any act which violates any offence against this by-law is guilty of an offence against this by-law and liable to the penalties hereby imposed. Each day that the violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offence.

2. Every person who commits an offence against this by-law is liable to a fine and penalty of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each offence, and in default of payment thereof, forthwith or within such time as the presiding Provincial Court Judge or Justice of the Peace shall direct, the fine imposed shall be recoverable under the provisions of the "Offence Act", Revised Statutes of British Columbia, 1979, Chapter 305 and all amendments thereto.

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RDCO Noise Control Amendment Bylaw No. 1071, 2004 - Amends Bylaw No. 403

RDCO Noise Control Amendment Bylaw No. 968, 2002 - Amends Bylaw No. 403

RDCO Noise Control Bylaw No. 403, 1989 - Amended by Bylaw No. 968, Repeals Bylaw No. 219

To the editor:

The SPCA shelter is completely overcrowded again as so many times in the past. No new pets are accepted to the shelter, and the “waiting list” reached 80. Can you imagine where many of those poor animals will end up?

The summer is beach and party time for the majority. For animals, however, it is the most horrible time of the year. It is the obsession society has with tiny cute kittens (and puppies) that is the main problem. There are dozens of free kittens to choose from but later, when they grow bigger, get in heat or get pregnant, hundreds are tossed into the alleys, farms, fields, garbage bins or the city dump—discarded like used furniture.

So the cats that used to be someone’s pets and companions are forced to become alley cats, semi-wild, fighting to survive, often sick and starving. They are the result of human irresponsibility and cruelty—they did not choose to live that way.

There is no organized group that would do trapping, but a handful of devoted women trying to make a difference and clean-up our city have dedicated countless hours to rescue the poor frightened creatures that were forced to live in misery—I am one of them.

It is very demanding, stressful and frustrating work. There are dozens of cat colonies in our municipalities; the realistic estimate in our community would be 2,000 to 3,000 cats.

Here’s just a few of those I trapped and removed: Black Mountain 30, Glenmore 30, St. Paul’s St. 28, around Capri 66, Rutland 48. All these cats were adopted out but the financial part is the biggest burden. Of course, fundraising never stops.

In 2009 the BC SPCA developed a model bylaw and is offering them to all the municipalities in B.C. Eight residential associations in the city plus four animal charities all support the necessity of some animal bylaws. Education is a nice word but it would be totally naïve to think that it works for all the citizens

We are hoping our city hall is listening and considering at least a couple of the model bylaws.

For a start:

1. Stop pet stores from selling unaltered animals; they are only adding to the problems instead of being the leaders in our communities. Only Pet Smart got it right: The management has contracts with three animal charities and helps to adopt only homeless, spayed and vaccinated animals. What a shining example.

2. Anybody who wants to breed animals must have a license from the municipality. To advertise the sale of a dog or cat requires the licence number in the ad.

It is time to be held responsible; it’s time to teach the young generation to respect all life on this planet.

Helena Pol,

Kelowna

P.S.: Latest news just received from New Mexico—just one year after implementing the bylaw restricting pet stores from the sale of live animals the euthanasia dropped by 35 per cent and adoptions from their SPCA increased 25 per cent.

The latest addition to the Regional Dog Control fleet provides added mobility for patrols of waterfront and other park areas.

Dog Control officers are now using a newly equipped and brightly painted green Gator vehicle as another tool to assist with enforcement duties along more than 60 kilometers of roads linking lakeshore parks and linear corridors within the City of Kelowna.

Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer Rhoda Mueller says the department purchased the Gator from Parks Services.

"Our innovative mechanic shop staff have revamped it, equipping it with storage and even a mobile kennel area in case we have to transport dogs picked up while on patrol. The Gator gives us increased flexibility to ensure people using parks are able to enjoy their experience, especially along the popular waterfront corridor. By being more visible more often in such high-use, off road locations, we’ll have a greater opportunity to raise public awareness and education about responsible dog ownership,” says Mueller.

During the summer months, Dog Control officers also conduct patrols in park areas and trails using bicycles in addition to the traditional truck vehicle fleet.

Regular enforcement of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 366 resumed in late June throughout the region and member municipalities after an appeal was filed in connection with a June 10th Supreme Court ruling related to Section 17.5 of the bylaw.

"This section requires dog owners to control their dog to ensure that it doesn’t without provocation, aggressively pursue, inflict minor injury, harass, chase or approach a person on public or private property in an attitude of attack."

Pending a decision on the case from the BC Court of Appeal, in order to ensure continued public protection and safety, Dog Control Officers will continue to enforce all other applicable sections of the bylaw throughout municipalities in the region.

In the event of a serious dog attack, offending animals can be seized under the authority of the Community Charter.

Residents should also be aware that any dog-related tickets issued for violations within the Regional Park system are made either under the Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 1105 or Bylaw 366.

The Regional Parks bylaw requires dogs to be on leash and on designated trails only within designated Regional Parks.

The latest addition to the Regional Dog Control fleet provides added mobility for patrols of waterfront and other park areas.

Dog Control officers are now using a newly equipped and brightly painted green Gator vehicle as another tool to assist with enforcement duties along more than 60 kilometers of roads linking lakeshore parks and linear corridors within the City of Kelowna. Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer Rhoda Mueller says, “Our department purchased the Gator from Parks Services and our innovative mechanic shop staff have revamped it, equipping it with storage and even a mobile kennel area in case we have to transport dogs picked up while on patrol. The Gator gives us increased flexibility to ensure people using parks are able to enjoy their experience, especially along the popular waterfront corridor. By being more visible more often in such high-use, off road locations, we’ll have a greater opportunity to raise public awareness and education about responsible dog ownership.”

During the summer months, Dog Control officers also conduct patrols in park areas and trails using bicycles in addition to the traditional truck vehicle fleet.

Regular enforcement of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 366 resumed in late June throughout the region and member municipalities after an appeal was filed in connection with a June 10th Supreme Court ruling related to Section 17.5 of the bylaw. This section requires dog owners to control their dog to ensure that it doesn’t without provocation, aggressively pursue, inflict minor injury, harass, chase or approach a person on public or private property in an attitude of attack. The Regional District believes the Statutory Authority to enter in Service Agreements with member municipalities for the delivery of bylaw enforcement services does include Bylaw No. 366, which has applicability throughout the Regional District of Central Okanagan and City of Kelowna, along with other member municipalities. The District believes the authority for these working relationships between local governments comes from the Local Government Act and is available and applicable to all local governments in British Columbia.

Pending a decision on the case from the BC Court of Appeal, in order to ensure continued public protection and safety, Dog Control Officers will continue to enforce all other applicable sections of the bylaw throughout municipalities in the region. In the event of a serious dog attack, offending animals can be seized under the authority of the Community Charter.

Residents should also be aware that any dog-related tickets issued for violations within the Regional Park system are made either under the Regional Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 1105 or Bylaw 366. The Regional Parks bylaw requires dogs to be on leash and on designated trails only within designated Regional Parks.

For more information about the Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog Control program, follow this link.

(August 17, 2010)

Source - RDCO "Whats New"

Proposed Cat Bylaw Not Supported

The Regional Board has agreed with a staff recommendation not to proceed with any further investigation of bylaw regulations for cat owners as it is not seen as a problem affecting either of the Electoral Areas. Information will be provided to each member municipality and the Westbank First Nation for possible consideration with each jurisdiction.

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August 12, 2010 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting .mp3 (48.5 MB)

August 12, 2010 RDCO Board meeting audio clip only of the proposed cat bylaw .wma (346 KB)

There is nothing posted in the Agenda about the Cat Bylaw??  Do you feel you are informed by the Regional District well enough?  OkanaganLakeBC.com doesn't think so.

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August 12, 2010 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting .mp3 (48.5 MB)

August 12, 2010 RDCO Board meeting audio clip only of the proposed cat bylaw .wma (346 KB)

Minutes are not available until after the following Regional Board Meeting when the minutes are approved by the Regional Board, but the audio of the meeting is available now.  The minutes may never be posted if the item was not on the agenda.

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August 12, 2010 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting .mp3 (48.5 MB)

August 12, 2010 RDCO Board meeting audio clip only of the proposed cat bylaw .wma (346 KB)

Item 6.1 Update - Cat Bylaws.pdf (28 pages mostly about CritterAid, SPCA, and others)

*This is only a snippett*

BYLAW ENFORCMENT STAFF RATIONALE: (from page 3)
With consideration to current budget limitations within the RDCO Dog Control Function, a cat bylaw is not timely or necessary. Revenues from dog licensing, impounds and ticketing only contribute approximately 35% to the annual dog control budget.

Costs to carry out a cat bylaw and cat license program including staff resources, equipment, administration & technical requirements, shelter requirements and addressing cat health concerns, will be significant and substantial. For example, the current Dog Pound facility does not have space available to house other animals or cats.

If the Regional Board requests staff to move forward, further investigation of precise costs will be required and a consultant would be commissioned.

Cats are not perceived to be a problem in our RDCO Electoral Areas which are primarily rural areas. The Municipalities experiencing nuisance cat problems may wish to investigate service alternatives and options on their own behalf. Cats are elusive in their behaviour and character and are difficult to capture except by trapping, making it difficult to prove ownership.

Reclaiming by owners is anticipated to be extremely low, as indicated by the SPCA, resulting in dramatic fees to care for and sterilize cats waiting to be adopted to new homes.

Government protects people from animals. Animal welfare protects animals from people.

Education efforts and work by our Central Okanagan cat and animal welfare agencies are proving successful in cat overpopulations, feral cats and cat colonies. Continued or enhanced funding towards a united education effort by all
the cat/animal welfare agencies will help strengthen their continued success.

The RDCO provides $55,000 annually to the SPCA towards their spay and neuter and education programs through a Memorandum of Understanding which expires on December 31, 2011. An additional $12,000 each year, is meant to offset the dogs that are diverted to SPCA but is not linked to any specific statistic. This funding is carried in the Dog Control budget.

A cat bylaw that targets licensing, at large and spay/neuter issues will not effectively deal with nuisance complaints from neighbours. Cat attacks do not have the same potential harm as dog attacks.

Animal welfare agencies have long supported a cat bylaw, particularly for spay & neuter requirements. A bylaw that targets spay & neuter can effectively protect cats from harm through overpopulation and abandonment.

The internet carries numerous suggestions on how people can deal with nuisance cats.
Examples of these suggestions are motion sensor sprinklers & ultrasonic devices, orange peels, cayenne pepper, cat repellent and communicating with neighbours.

A castanet poll on March 6, 2010 asked whether cats should be licensed just the same as dogs are. The results of 2412 votes were Yes: 1314 and No: 1098.

A citizen letter was received in March 2010 speaking against a cat bylaw in the City of Kelowna. The writer suggested that a cat bylaw would cause undue stress for cat owners and that it would lead to too many cats being euthanized.

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Here is a snippet that was interesting from page 5 about the legal opinion RDCO received about a Cat Bylaw.

(From page 5)

Authority to Regional Districts to regulate licensing and keeping of cats:
A legal opinion on whether a Regional District's authority to regulate animals includes cats was obtained in June, 2010. The opinion concluded that Regional District authority from the Local Government Act (LGA) does not include authority to regulate cats because the definition of "other animals" in the LGA does not include any animal that the Board did not have authority to regulate under Section 703 of the LGA as it existed immediately before the enactment of the Community Charter.
This interpretation is also strengthened by the fact that the Capital Regional District (CRD) has been given specific animal control authority in relation to domestic cats by BC Regulation 245/2009.

If the Regional District of Central Okanagan wishes to regulate cats, a request to the Province for the granting of that additional power by way of Regulation is required.

For historical reference, in 1990, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) endorsed a resolution to license cats using a microchip implant. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Culture acknowledged the surplus cat population as a growing problem in BC but were concerned with the viability of the proposal and concluded that the SPCA programs would address the UBCM's concerns. In 1997, another resolution was put forward to the UBCM regarding cat licensing. A petition was forwarded to the Ministry for changes to the Municipal Act to allow municipalities to require licensing of cats. This resolution was not endorsed.

RDCO Animal & Dog Bylaw Regulations:
The Regional District of Central Okanagan Animal Control Bylaw No. 880, 2000 - Repeals Bylaw No. 398 applies only to the RDCO Electoral Areas and does not include cats. Animals, such as small and large livestock, are not permitted to run at large and owners are subject to a $50 fine but there are no RDCO resources or equipment designated to impound them or house them.

The Mandate of the RDCO Dog Control Function is to increase the safety and protection of the public from the negative impacts caused by dogs.

Other Municipal Cat Bylaws:
Staff conducted a review of Cat Bylaws in BC as shown on the attached chart. Because the authority to regulate cats is granted by the LGA, the review for this report was limited to BC except for the City of Calgary whose successful animal program has captured recent notice.

Summary of BC Municipal Cat Bylaws:
- 20 Municipalities with cat regulations were investigated. Of those:
- 11 require identification.
- 4 require sterilization.
- 10 limit the number of cats per parcel.
- 4 out of 10 that prohibit cats from running at large do not have tickets associated with the charge, or there are no designated resources to enforce the cat bylaws at this time.
- Fines for cats that run at large range from $50-100.
- One offers a $15 rebate for proof of sterilization.
- Impound fees range from $6 to $250 for an unsterilized cat.
- The most recent amendments are regulations that require sterilization.

Facilities to house cats in a shelter require several rooms such as an intake area, examination, adoption, isolation, nursery and communal area.

Almost all impounded cats receive vaccinations when they arrive at shelters and all cats are sterilized before they are adopted to new owners. Most Shelters report low reclaim rates ranging from 1% to 11 %, and continuous efforts are put into adopting all impounded cats to new homes rather than euthanize them. Traps are used for feral or stray cats and cat colonies, not for nuisance neighbour cats.

(from page 7)

The SPCA supports a bylaw that would improve the welfare of cats.

In 2009, 1400 cats were received at the Kelowna SPCA. 68 were reunited with owners, 890 were adopted out and 389 were euthanized (53 other). The low number of owners claiming their cats are due to avoidance of boarding fees, vaccinations and deworming.

Four-five years ago, there were up to an additional 1000 cats arriving at the Kelowna shelter and the SPCA believes the drop in numbers is attributable to spay & neuter programs.

August 22, 2010 there were no minutes posted to RDCO's website yet for Aug 12, and the last minutes posted were dated June 19, 2010

Item 5.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report.pdf

Agenda No: 5.1
Mtg Date: August 12, 2010
TO: RDCO Directors and Department Heads
FROM: Donna Adams, Accounting Analyst; Marilyn Rilkoff, Manager of Finance and Administration
DATE: July 30,2010
SUBJECT: Quarterly Program Measures Report, Year to Date June 30, 2010

*This is only a snippet of the 8 pages*

The following are some of the highlights for the year from the Quarterly Report, but are certainly not all inclusive. We do recommend that the report and each program be reviewed, particularly with respect to "Department Initiative Status Reports", the "Summary of Year to Date Results", and Project Updates for the various programs. There are too many items too be covered in this summary, and everyone's level of interest in the various programs and departments varies.

Executive Summary:

Inspection & Bylaw Enforcement Services:

046 - Dog Control (Page 84): Dog owner's challenge on validity of the Dog Control Bylaw authority and jurisdiction is ongoing. The June 10th judgment was that the bylaw is not valid in the City of Kelowna. RDCO has filed an Appeal of this decision. A trial date has been set in February 2011 due to information filed through authority in Community Charter for destruction of two allegedly dangerous dogs that attacked in February 2010. Upgrade to Shelter Pro Records Management Software Program completed in January 2010. Fleet changes included the purchase of a 2010 Ford Ranger and the sale of a 2006 Mazda pickup to Parks. A John Deere Gator was also purchased from the Parks Department.

Board:

001S - Board Sub-Program Corporate Communications (Page 162):  Extensive advertising and news releases conducted for Dog License and Business License renewals including point of purchase
poster development.

Coun. Charlie Hodge‘s motion Monday to have staff immediately begin plans to open up a second doggie beach was rejected by his colleagues.

"It‘s far too rushed," said Coun. Graeme James.

"This is something we need to take the long view on, and focus on getting it right," said Coun. Kevin Craig.

Hodge sought council support for a motion that instructed staff to report back at the next meeting on which lakeside parks might be opened up for dog swimming, and at what cost. While Kelowna has 68 parks that are dog-friendly, there is only one, Cedar Creek in the Mission, where dogs can legally swim in Okanagan Lake.

That park, Hodge said, is too remote to be used by many dog owners. Staff ought be able to quickly identify other areas along the lake where dogs could legally swim, with minimal disruption to other park users and area residents, Hodge said.

But instead of endorsing Hodge‘s motion, councillors voted to amend it slightly, changing the time reference for staff to report back to "as soon as possible."

As a practical matter, it is understood there is little likelihood of a second lakeside park being opened up for dog swimming before next year, at the earliest.

The possibility of a second dog beach would involve neighborhood and public consultation, and Interior Health would also likely weigh in on the matter.

Don’t like trimming your dog’s nails? Help is at hand.

On Aug. 14, Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition & Supply hosts a Nail Clip Fundraiser. Clipping is by donation, with all proceeds going to local animal welfare organizations. Healthy Spot is at 3115-48th Ave.

“Thank you to the groomers from Shampooches for donating their time and expertise to this cause,” said Andrea Lee-Lauridsen, co-owner of Healthy Spot. “See you there and don’t forget to bring your pooch.”

The Regional District of Central Okanagan will appeal a Supreme Court ruling related to its Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 366.

In a judgment handed down on June 10th, the Honourable Mr. Justice Dley ruled in favour of the appellant Andy Visinski who challenged the validity of the Regional District bylaw and its authority to provide Dog Control enforcement within the City of Kelowna.

The Regional District believes the Statutory Authority to enter in Service Agreements with member municipalities for the delivery of bylaw enforcement services does include Bylaw No. 366, which has applicability throughout the Regional District of Central Okanagan and City of Kelowna, along with other member municipalities. The District believes the authority for these working relationships between local governments comes from the Local Government Act and is available and applicable to all local governments in British Columbia.

The Regional District will approach the Union of B.C. Municipalities for funding assistance for the appeal process as the ruling could affect the working relationship of other regional district’s and their member municipalities. Regional District Legal Counsel is clarifying whether the ruling invalidates the entire bylaw or only applicable identified sections as well as determining the appropriate course of legal procedures to ensure continued public protection and safety and restore full regular region-wide enforcement and ticketing until the higher court clarification is determined.

In the interim, Regional District Dog Control Officers are continuing to issue warning tickets for bylaw violations within the member municipalities of the City of Kelowna and District’s of Lake Country, Peachland and West Kelowna. These tickets could be considered for regular violation tickets within six months. Officers are still taking and responding to complaints, conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses and impounding dogs. In the event of any severe attack the Regional District will continue to seize offending dogs under authority of the Community Charter.

(June 18, 2010)

Source - RDCO What's New

Owners of unruly dogs in the Central Okanagan will only be given warning tickets as the regional district appeals a court decision which ruled the regional district’s dog bylaw was invalid in the City of Kelowna.

Those warning tickets could turn into regular violation tickets in six months, the regional district warns.

The changes follow a Supreme Court decision made June 10 which found that the regional district’s dog bylaw didn’t apply in Kelowna, and that the City of Kelowna effectively had an enforcement body in the form of the regional district’s bylaw staff, but no bylaw to enforce.

“The regional district believes the statutory authority to enter in service agreements with member municipalities for the delivery of bylaw enforcement services does include Bylaw No. 366, which has applicability throughout the Regional District of Central Okanagan and City of Kelowna, along with other member municipalities,” said CORD spokesman Bruce Smith in a news release.

“The district believes the authority for these working relationships between local governments comes from the Local Government Act and is available and applicable to all local governments in British Columbia.”

The regional district will approach the Union of B.C. Municipalities for funding assistance for the appeal process as the ruling could affect the working relationship of other regional districts and their member municipalities.

Smith added that regional district’s lawyer is clarifying whether the ruling invalidates the entire bylaw or only identified sections.

They are also seeking to determine the appropriate course of legal procedures to ensure continued public protection and safety and restore full regular region-wide enforcement and ticketing until the appeal is dealt with.

In the interim, regional district dog control officers are continuing to issue warning tickets for bylaw violations within the member municipalities of the City of Kelowna and Districts of Lake Country, Peachland and West Kelowna.

These tickets could be considered for regular violation tickets within six months, Smith noted.

He added that officers are still taking and responding to complaints, conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses and impounding dogs.

cweirda "at" kelownacapnews.com

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Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog control extended service bylaw #1017

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Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog Control Bylaw #366, 1988 says nothing about Letters Patent or anything like that and our guess is that the Regional District of Central Okanagan was issued a letters patent for it to have a dog control function but not the City of Kelowna but who really knows... might be able to find more about this in RDCO's letters patents.  We looked in the provincial court database and didn't find anything.  It says in amending Bylaw 391, 1989 that bylaw 391 was approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Recreation and Culture (Approval No. 900301) under the provisions of Section 203 Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act so maybe its the Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act you would need to look at.

There was consensus to add Directors items to the agenda.

Directors Items Requiring Action

a) Director Hayes noted that in recent discussion with the BC-SPCA, the Province has indicated to them they will no longer pay overtime for staff during wildfires and that grants for cruelty investigations have been cut back. A request to cover possible shortfalls in the Kelowna SPCA budget due to a reduction in provincial support may come forward for consideration by the Board.

HODGE/HAYES
THAT a letter be sent to the Province expressing concern regarding the cut to funding provided to the BC-SPCA for overtime pay of staff during a wildfire emergency and funding cuts for cruelty investigations.

CARRIED (Findlater opposed)

It’s been nearly a year since the disaster that put BCSPA staff and volunteers in the line of fire, but the organization is still treating burns incurred by the financial fallout.

“What the community needs to understand, is that the shelter functions at 100 per cent capacity all the time,” said Mike McGee, branch manager of the Kelowna BCSPCA, recalling the wildfires that sent he and his staff into the Westside hills to rescue hundreds of animals that had been stranded in homes, while their owners waited and worried.

“So to bring 500 animals, that’s very taxing.”

As BCSPCA volunteers and staff rescued stranded pets, costs mounted. They had to cover the wages for the employees who worked straight through the first 72 hours, and worked overtime for the next two weeks. All other operations during the fire were put on hold as caring for displaced animals became the biggest issue.

“Thankfully, with the support of several rescue groups, we were able to spread out the workload, but it was costly,” he said. Only 1.3 per cent of BCSPCA funds are covered by the government. The other 98 per cent is raised through charity drives.

What made last year’s wildfires more damaging to the local SPCA’s books, is that the government usually supplies funds to augment losses, but this year was different, explained Craig Daniell, CEO of the BCSPCA on his way here for a weekend golfing fundraiser.

“Approximately, seven years ago, we responded to the fire situation in the Kamloops area and we had a lot of staff in the field at that time, responding to animal issues in the region and our costs ran up over $100,000 at the time,” he said. “We were reimbursed a significant portion. Unfortunately last year in the Okanagan wildfires we found ourselves on the front lines, but when discussing potential for reimbursement with government, we were told there would be none whatsoever.”

Adding insult to injury, is that a grant of $75,000 was also cut, and when all is said and done that’s put them in a rough spot.

“We have to say OK, what are we going to do differently this year? We simply won’t be able to be at the front line of every single emergency—we don’t have the resources to do that,” Daniell said.

The SPCA is now turning to the public, hoping they can ramp up fundraising drives. This weekend there’s a golfing tournament, and later in the summer is the regular Paws for Cause event.

“The only way we can operate a shelter like Kelowna is through public support, so we fundraise through the year,” said Daniell. “Events allow the community to connect with the SPCA, learn about the shelter and raise funds that allow us to continue working.” For more go to www.spca.bc.ca/branches/kelowna

As the official responder for domestic animal care during emergencies in the Regional District of the Central Okanagan, CDART (Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team) is gearing up for fire season.

Since January, 2010 with a move of their regular monthly meetings to Kelowna, CDART has more than doubled their initial volunteer membership and is always looking for more people.

In addition to finding and training new volunteers in emergency response protocol, animal first aid, and cross-training with Emergency Social Services, they have been engaging in numerous community appearances to raise awareness of their organization with the public, fund raising for the purchase of disaster response supplies, and sourcing out foster homes, kennels and community buildings to house animals during an emergency.

CDART has also been working with a number of animal groups and organizations on their emergency evacuation plans.

There are two major events coming up that CDART would like to make the public aware of. The first is a large fund raising yard sale on Saturday, June 19 in the southwest parking lot of Prospera Place in Kelowna (Water/Cawston).

The event will run from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and their offerings include items such as: furniture, books, Christmas decorations, children's clothes and toys, linens, men and ladies' clothing, china, ornaments, craft supplies, framed pictures, baskets, a manly man table, appliances and more. Contact sharim@shaw.ca for more details.

The second event CDART is promoting to the public is a training course on Emergency First Aid for Companion Animals. This is a one day pet first aid course offered on both July 24 and 25 at Whiskers and Woofers, 3520 Preston Road, West Kelowna.

The course runs from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day and includes lunch. The instructor is Heather Ferguson, CDART's newest Coordinator of the Lower Mainland branch and an instructor with St. John Ambulance.

Participants will learn about pet CPR, choking, poisoning, allergic reactions, wound care, signs and symptoms of shock, dehydration, seizures and more. This course is a certification course and the registration fee is $65. Contact Sandee Kristensen at sanmont "at" telus.net or (250)768-5575 for an application form.

CDART is looking to pre-screen foster homes to billet animals during a disaster. If you are interested in becoming a foster home, please contact Sandee Kristensen at sanmont "at" telus.net or 250-768-5575 for an application form.

If anyone is interested in becoming a CDART volunteer, they are invited to attend the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 22 at 6pm in the upstairs meeting room at Choices Markets to find out what CDART is all about.

This week I am dedicating this column to the new puppy owners out there.

We adopt a puppy and we want to keep it as healthy as we can. So let’s talk about one of the most common and devastating diseases—Parvovirus infection.

How can we prevent it and in case of infection how can we recognize and treat it?

Parvovirus in dogs is a highly contagious disease. The virus is found in the sick dog’s feces, and spread from dog to dog by direct contact or indirect contact through the environment.

The virus is extremely resistant and can stay in the environment for many months and it survives extremely cold and hot temperatures.

Puppies are the most susceptible. Certain breeds, such as Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Pit bull terriers as well as other black and tan colored dogs may be more susceptible than other breeds.

There are two forms of canine Parvovirus infection: intestinal and cardiac. The cardiac form is less common and affects puppies infected in the uterus or shortly after birth until about eight weeks of age.

The virus attacks the heart muscle and the puppy often dies suddenly or after a short period of breathing difficulty.

The intestinal form is much more common. The disease is manifested by signs of lethargy, diarrhea that shortly becomes bloody, vomiting and fever. The profound vomiting and diarrhea lead to severe dehydration.

In addition the virus causes weakness of the immune system and the dog becomes prone to secondary bacterial infection. Dogs who catch Parvovirus usually die from the dehydration it causes or secondary infection rather than the virus itself. With severe disease, dogs can die within 48 to 72 hours without treatment.

Dogs show symptoms four to seven days after the infection took place.

The earliest the disease is diagnosed and treated the better the chance the dog has to survive. Without treatment the mortality rate is around 90 per cent, even with treatment recovery is not guaranteed but increases the survival rate and it may reach 80 per cent.

The treatment is supportive treatment, which includes hospitalization, re-hydration by IV fluids, antibiotics for the secondary bacterial infection, anti-nausea medication, vitamins and minerals, and sometimes supplementation of blood plasma to provide passive immunity and protein supplementation.

A dog that successfully recovers from Parvovirus sheds the virus for a few days.

Ongoing infection risk is primarily from fecal contamination of the environment due to the virus’s ability to survive many months in the environment. Neighbors and family members with dogs should be notified of infected animals so that they can ensure that their dogs are vaccinated or tested for immunity.

The house and the dog’s close environment should be cleaned with bleach.

Prevention is the best way to ensure that a puppy or dog remains healthy because the disease is extremely virulent and contagious. Puppies are getting a series of three vaccines, 3-4 weeks apart starting at the age of 6-8 weeks. Vaccine will take up to 2 weeks to reach effective levels of immunity. I recommend my clients keep the dog confined at home, prevent contact with other dogs and the external environment, until they are fully immunized, in order to decrease the likelihood of infection.

To summarize: The keywords are vaccination and early treatment.

It is extremely important to vaccinate puppies according to the protocol to achieve maximal protection.

In unprotected dogs, when Parvovirus infection is suspected it is extremely important to contact your veterinarian ASAP.

First sign to look for is lethargy, if the puppy is tired, and doesn’t have appetite it might be a sign of the disease. Contact your veterinarian and get your puppy examined, early treatment can save life.

Dr. Moshe Oz operates Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital in West Kelowna, 2476 Westlake Rd.

250-769-9109

rosevalleyveterinaryhospital "at" gmail.com

The endangered Western screech owl has a new alliance working to protect its habitat.

The Central Okanagan Regional District Board voted Thursday morning to enter into a stewardship agreement with B.C. Ministry of Environment to protect owl habitat in a number of riparian areas within local regional parks.

Ministry ecosystem biologist Kirk Safford said regional district staff has been very effective in protecting owl habitat in its parks to date, particularly in Woodhaven Nature Conservatory in the Mission.

However, the stewardship agreement will solidify the regional district’s partnership with the ministry to further protect the owl’s habitat, he said.

“This stewardship agreement formalizes things and we’re looking at steps to proceed in the future, if the regional district does want to look at more restoration work in the future,” said Safford.

Regional district forest health operator Cathy Mackenzie said the stewardship agreement would make efforts to improve owl habitat more efficient and effective.

“It eases the permitting process between us and may also open funding opportunities,” said Mackenzie.

Meanwhile, Safford explained why so much attention is paid to screech owl habitat in regional parks. “The screech owl is a good indicator of riparian health,” he stated.

Safford also noted that it’s important his ministry works with the regional district to protect Western screech habitat in the Central Okanagan because many of its parks happen to cover the riparian areas where the owls like to nest. The bird typically inhabits mature cottonwood trees. Unfortunately, in the past, mature cottonwoods have posed fall hazards in parks and were removed to protect humans, eliminating owl habitat.

However, that began to change after restoration plans were drafted for Woodhaven a few years ago. Trails were designed to steer people away from dangerous cottonwood trees so they could be preserved for owl habitat.

Woodhaven has since been re-opened with modified trail systems and fencing to keep humans out of owl habitat.

Owl habitat has also since been identified in Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland, Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna and Glen Canyon Regional Park in West Kelowna, where some habitat conservation has also been done to date.

The B.C. SPCA is an animal welfare organization, which means they believe the keeping and use of animals is justified as long as their welfare is ensured.

The organization works to create a more humane society by advocating on behalf of animals on many fronts.

The efforts involve pressing for evidence-based changes to local, provincial and national laws, increasing public awareness on animal issues, and promoting individual actions that lead to improved animal welfare.

One of the SPCA’s current campaigns in B.C. is learning the truth about foie gras.

Foie gras is the fatty liver of geese and ducks which have been force-fed several times a day by having a metal tube inserted into their throats.

This intrusive, stressful and painful experience begins at 12 weeks of age and lasts two to three weeks until the animals are slaughtered.

Each year, more than 20 million ducks and geese are raised worldwide in this manner for the production of foie gras.

The birds are kept in barren pens or cages that restrict their freedom of movement, which causes painful injuries to their feet, and prevents them from enjoying any natural behaviours.

The insertion of the feeding pipe stresses the birds as it overcomes their gag reflex and can cause painful injuries to the throat.

By the end of the force-feeding phase, each bird’s liver will be six to 10 times the size of a normal duck liver.

“The production of foie gras is not only inhumane to the geese and ducks but should be looked at from a health perspective by those that eat this product,” said Alexis Adrienne, an animal advocacy volunteer.

“The livers of these animals are severely diseased and fatty.”

Production has become so automated that 400 ducks can be forcibly fed in one hour.

During the force-feeding phase, mortality rates are three to 10 times as high as a flock of non-force fed ducks of the same age. These high rates are due to the injuries to the throat, liver failure and heat stress.

To help stop this inhumane practice, the SPCA asks for you to stop ordering foie gras, start asking chefs to take it off their menu and tell your friends and family.

A second campaign the B.C. SPCA is continually working on is pet safety in vehicles.

Have you seen a dog in the back of a pickup truck? The SPCA has and wants you to know the facts.

Every year countless animals are killed or injured in B.C. because they are not properly restrained while traveling in vehicles.

“The problem is particularly dangerous when guardians let their dogs ride unrestrained in the back of a pickup truck,” said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the B.C. SPCA.

“Tragically, the SPCA protection officers and local veterinarians receive many emergency calls every year to help badly injured dogs thrown from the back of a pickup or strangled to death when they fell over the side of a truck.

“It is a heartbreaking situation because these deaths are completely preventable if proper precautions are taken to secure their pet in their vehicle.”

The Pet Safety project was successfully piloted in Prince George in 2006 and has been implemented in other communities across B.C. since then.

It is against the law under section 72 of the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act and carries a penalty starting at $109. Further, under the B.C. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, the person can be charged with animal cruelty if the pet is injured.

The SPCA urges you to keep your pet inside the vehicle and use a crate or dog seat belt to restrain your pet.

If you must transport your pet in the back of a truck, use a secured crate in the centre of the truck box or tether the dog with a secure, short harness to ensure safety from strangulation and death.

May is Be Kind to Animals month. Join the Kelowna SPCA animal shelter on Sunday for the facility’s annual open house and learn more about current advocacy campaigns.

For more information, see www.spca.bc.ca/kelowna.

As May is Be Kind to Animals month, the Kelowna SPCA is encouraging the community to come together and support our local animal shelter and the thousands of homeless animals it supports every year.

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C.

The Kelowna SPCA branch see thousands of dogs, cats, rodents, birds and many other animals come through its doors every year.

“These animals come from all different situations, some are stays, others are surrendered by their owners and many are the result of cruelty investigations in our region,” said Jim Inglis, the Kelowna SPCA branch manager.

No matter what the situation, the work the Kelowna SPCA does every year costs hundreds of thousands of dollars with less than 1.5 per cent of this funding being provided by the government.

In recognition of May as Be Kind to Animals Month, the Kelowna SPCA branch encourages all to support the branch with a donation, stage a fundraising event or simply learn more about what is done on a daily basis at the local animal shelter on Casorso Road.

“There will be many events happening around Kelowna including our B.C. SPCA Open House on May 16. This family fun day will start with a garage sale at 8:30. a.m followed by a barbecue, kids activities including a bounce house, educational booths, Power 104 will be on-location and there will be plenty of opportunity to meet our staff and animals,” Inglis said.

Other things to do:

• Drop by any Interior Savings location with your spare change, bottles or books. All proceeds will go to the Kelowna SPCA branch

• Visit Kelowna Senior Secondary between May 17 and 21 at 1 p.m. for a slushee and leave a donation for the SPCA.

• Rent a car-b-que from Boyd’s autobody with all proceeds going to the SPCA or

• Call Creative Roots Landscaping and ask how you can help.

The B.C. SPCA is a not for profit organization that is reliant on support from the communities it helps.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan will continue to operate its dog pound in the north end of Kelowna for at least another five years.

Council agreed to the lease extension for the pound, located at the corner of Weddell Place and Ethel Street, at a cost of $1 per year.

The five year lease includes two renewal periods of five years.

The pound is situated on a small piece of surplus land next to the Tradewaste Treatment Plant.

The plant is in the midst of an upgrade, however, Property Management Manager, Ron Forbes, says the land the dog pound sits on will not be required for the upgrade.

"There is a termination clause. If the Tradewaste Treatment Plant be required to physically expand, the city can terminate the agreement by providing one years notice to the Regional District," says Forbes.

This was the second $1 per year lease renewal to come before council over the past two weeks. Council agreed to renew the lease for the Kelowna Bocce Club for another five years a week ago.

Councillor Luke Stack took the opportunity Monday to ask staff to report back to council how many nominal leases the city has entered into and the rationale behind each one of them.

"I would like to be fresh on what reasoning or policy we are following as to why we would be giving nominal leases versus market leases," says Stack.

"I would like an update on that because I don't know how many more nominal leases are out there or how frequently they would come up."

Mayor Shepherd added that if there is no policy, then it is something council should develop.

"As far as the nominal leases go," added Forbes, "we did bring a policy to council last year and there are criteria of what qualifies for a nominal rent lease."

Staff will compile a list of all nominal leases and report back to council.

Two New Dog License Agents Approved
The Regional Board has approved expanding the list of locations where dog owners may purchase a license for their pet. Tail Blazers is located at 1155 KLO Road in Kelowna and Clippendales Dog Grooming Salon is located at 2409A Main Street in West Kelowna. These new licensing agents are in addition to the existing 23 locations available throughout the Central Okanagan.

SHEPHERD/RULE
THAT Tail Blazers in Kelowna, and Clippendales Dog Grooming Salon in West Kelowna be appointed as agents of the Regional District of Central Okanagan for the purpose of selling dog licenses.

CARRIED

Item 3.1 SPCA Annual Update.pdf (*click to read entire contents as this is only a snippett below)

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Assistance is in the form of a certificate, which can be taken to a participating Veterinarian for a discounted spay or neuter.

The owners share is:
Female cat $39.90, Male cat $30.05
Female dog $50.43, Male dog $42.58

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Our cruelty department was also involved in two large-scale warrants that resulted in the removal of over 100 animals including over 70 dogs, again we relied on the assistance of the shelter staff to care for these animals while in our custody.

2009 stats for the Kelowna area are as follows:

496 calls relating to animal cruelty/neglect were called in and attended to
144 rechecks were made to check for compliance of orders
52 fire related dispatches
1 warrant was executed in Kelowna, charges denied by Crown counsel
50 animals (dogs, cats, kittens and puppies) were surrendered as a result of investigations

Already this year, from January 01, 2010 to March 01,2010, the Kelowna shelter and the cruelty department have received and attended to 15 cruelty/neglect calls, already promising to be another busy year- for all!

3. Delegations

3.1 Karen Stirling, SPCA - Annual Update

K. Stirling provided an update of the services the SPCA provides as part of the annual funding the Regional District provides as part of a 3-year MOU agreement (re-signed in 2010). Highlights include:

• Spay and Neutering program (SNIF) - allows low income families to have their pets spayed or neutered. Very successful program. It was noted that in 2010 the number of applications are already double from last year. If this continues funds would not be available for the full year. Without this program the cat population would explode.

• Education program: bite free, Friends for Life, Kindness Counts, School programs, shelter tours and summer camps, general animal welfare.

• Assists Dog Control in taking stray dogs and re-adoption to new homes.

• Trying to educate the community that there is some financial help to have your pet spayed or neutered as well as educating people regarding cat concerns. The SPCA recommends cats be kept indoors. Cats are a number 1 issue for the SPCA.

Community Council is trying to promote the program further but still need to manage the numbers.

Discussion:
The question was raised how the SPCA determines an individual's financial need. It was noted that the SPCA uses Stats Canada figures to determine income level (based on a number of things-varies between location, number of people in a family, income type and amount).

It was noted that a SPCA advocacy group continues to look at the feral cat issue in the region. They get in a lot of cats as strays and the majority of them do not get claimed.

SPCA recommends to new owners that when a cat is adopted the owner keep the cat indoors.

CRAIG/EDGSON
THAT the annual report from the SPCA be received.

CARRIED

Item 8.1 Request for Cat Bylaw.pdf

8. Governance

8.1 Request for consideration of a Cat Bylaw

A request from the Glenmore Valley Community Association regarding consideration of a cat bylaw within the Regional District was received.

Staff highlighted that the Regional Board has previously considered the issue in 2001, 2003 and 2005. In 2003, it was noted that it is recognized there is an issue with cats roaming free in neighborhoods, that dog owners pay for a license
whereby cat owners do not but that there is a cost to enforcement. At that time it was questioned whether a bylaw could be enforced; licensing bylaw would not necessarily eliminate cats roaming neighborhoods; and that there is a need to continue to encourage spay and neuter program through the SPCA. At that time, there was no appetite to consider a cat bylaw.

Discussion:
• A bylaw could be considered by the municipalities that are interested. It was noted this is not a priority in West Kelowna, Lake Country, and the electoral areas. Complaints have not been an issue in Peachland.
• Concern was raised regarding the costs to taxpayers. Some of the fines suggested in the report are quite extensive.
• Are only a small percentage of owners the problem? Cats are left outside and are allowed to roam freely in their neighborhoods.
• Many cats are only indoor cats. Would owners want to license them?
• Is the goal to eliminate nuisance cats? And if so, how would a bylaw do this?
• Enforcement would be a problem--would need enforcement if a bylaw is to be effective.
• Concern has been raised regarding the cost of the dog control service, would the Regional Board have the appetite to increase costs in relation to a cat bylaw?
• It was noted that there is a voluntary 'tagging program' for cats by vets in the Okanagan.
• Kamloops does a voluntary cat registration to enable identification of cats.
• SPCA provides traps. The onus is on an owner to recover their cat if it has been turned into the SPCA but as described earlier, owners rarely claim their cats.
• Are there educational opportunities which could be considered on what can happen to your cat if left outside ie: poisoned, killed by wildlife or run-over, damage done to neighbor's gardens, etc.?
• There is a problem with feral cats but licensing does not fix that.
• Is there a maximum number of cats that can be kept on a property? Could this be limited? Is it a problem?

SHEPHERD/RULE
THAT the March 1, 2010 correspondence from John Harling, Glenmore Valley Community Association regarding the consideration of a cat bylaw be received;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to review the issues raised today, gather information from the SPCA and the Humane Society, and any other organizations and municipalities regarding cat complaints, concerns and bylaws, including whether anyone is doing any education programs for owners and report back to the Governance and Services Committee.

CARRIED (opposed Findlater, Ophus)

Item 7.1 Dog Control Service Update.pdf

7. Development Services

7.1 Dog Control Service Update

As requested by the Regional Board, R. Mueller, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, presented an overview of the dog control service including:

• Location of the Dog Pound.
• Staffing requirements including full-time, relief and summer students.
• How the service is provided to all areas of the Regional District including Westbank First Nation.
• The role of staff in the service including an example of a recent court trial.
• Education and training requirements.
• Review of expenditures related to the function.
• Going forward staff will continue to investigate an online renewal licensing program, efforts to increase compliance in dog licensing, continue to review how other jurisdictions manage their dog control function, and continue a review of staff shifts for efficiencies.

Discussion:
Is there a way to recover costs for court cases, impounded dogs over long periods of time? Civil court proceedings would likely be required and it is believed that may not be particularly successful.

Nuisance complaints are always investigated. If a violation occurs, tickets may be issued but officers work to inform first.

Fees have been increased in 2010 for licensing and containment but the resulting increases are not yet known.

Bylaw adjudication is not functional with dog control ticketing. Bylaw infractions are sometimes long and are not meant for quick bylaw adjudication. Court cases are long, sometimes drawn out procedures.

By taking over the barking complaints within the City of Kelowna, will there be a fiscal change required? Staff will continue to review.

Could a municipality lower the level of service within their jurisdiction, would that lower their costs? Likely not, as staff still need to be 'on call'. The RDCO does not 'bill' for the number of complaints in a municipality.

It was noted that Calgary's dog control program supposedly has a very high rate of licensing and return of animals. Staff briefly reviewed how Calgary's program works.

The question was raised regarding the bylaw adjudication system. Staff noted they previously noted to the Board that the system would not be suitable for the Regional District as the only ticketing the Regional District is responsible for is dog control. It was confirmed that staff will be meeting with the municipal staff and will report back to the Committee regarding the bylaw adjudication system.

BAKER/SHEPHERD
THAT the Dog Control Service presentation be received;

AND THAT a follow-up report on the bylaw adjudication program be completed by staff and reported to the Governance and Services Committee;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to follow-up on Calgary's dog control model.

CARRIED

Jim Clapp
Wills & Estates
Lawyers

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2007_03/2007_03-17news001.aspx

046 - Dog Control
- The increase in funding for the service was reviewed.

ACTION: Staff to report back in March on the revenue increase with a detailed analysis on what partners receive for the level of service. It was noted that a review of the Dog Control Service was completed in 2009 and the Board decided to maintain the current level of service.

From time to time, your little friend will exercise its vocal chords by barking. A helpful way to manage this is through commands which encourage when to bark versus when not to. For example, command your small dog to "Speak" and once your special friend begins to bark show praise. Conversely, if your small dog barks unprompted, simply ignore the action. Be firm, since any acknowledgement will be considered "attention received" and the meaning of the speak command will be lost.

Source: Cesar

My toy poodle was neutered at the age of 9 due to a lump the vet found in his coconuts.  During the lumpectomy procedure my Toy Poodle contracted some type of wandering dandruff mite from the vets office I think.  The vet treated the wandering dandruff mites with oral medication and the mites are confirmed gone with the vet taking a scrapping and telling me the mites are now gone.  My Toy Poodles coat changed to a darker color all down his back due to damage the mites were doing.  After he was treated it took a while for his hair to start growing in as its original color (peach) again, but a few months later my poor toy poodles skin was still very dry and flakey and it wasn't getting better it was getting worse.  I don't know if being neutered had anything to do with it but my toy poodle has been on Nutro Natural Choice brand (Lamb Meal and Rice formula small bites) dog for more than a few years now and I didn't think it was his food because he has been on the same food forever and never had a problem before .. he is 10 years old Jan 2010. Then I was in the Vernon BC doggie store beside London Drugs, and the clerk told me she just took a nutrition course for pets and said that Nutro changed their dog food formula and that her store doesn't carry Nutro anymore.  The clerk was very knowledgeable and they have a pretty nice store in there too.  I was inquiring about raw food because they carry raw food in there.  I don' t really know if Nutro changed their formula, but I did notice a dramatic difference in my dogs skin being flakey and I thought it could be due to being neutered because that is when his skin changed to being flakey but the mites also cause flakes too.  The vet said there were no more mites though so I thought maybe its either his food or the neutering?  What I do know is that I started feeding my toy poodle real canned salmon and now his skin is much better and I don't see any of the flakes anymore.  It was only a week or two and I could notice the difference already.  I would recommend trying real canned salmon because it has omega 3 for the skin, its real food, and it worked for my little Toy Poodle.  I only give him a few tablespoons of Salmon once a day or a little less sometimes if I don't have salmon for a day, because he gets the runs otherwise.  He loves the Nutro brand little bites.  The store clerk said some foods have sugar in so maybe there is sugar or something in Nutro because my Toy Poodle doesn't like to eat healthy organic type dog foods that I have tried him on.  I can't seem to find anything he likes but treats and Nutro.  Much like myself I like junk food too LOL.  He loves his Nutro little bites and the salmon.  It makes me laugh because he is jumping up and down when he knows the real canned salmon is coming... he just loves salmon!  But some dogs don't like salmon so then I would try something else with Omega 3 oils.  You may try a food additive (oil) I seen that they sell at the dog food stores.  I didn't think my dog would like oil poured on his food because I did try some oil I had at home on his food first and he didn't like it, and so that is why I thought real food with Omega 3's and came across the salmon which is just like buying canned dog food and its not that expensive because you don't feed straight salmon.  One can of salmon can last 4 days for my little Toy Poodle that is only about 5 lbs. ... don't let the salmon get so old it goes bad and then feed it to your dog though ... salmon won't keep forever.

4.3 Dog Control Service Review and Recommendations from the Dog Advisory Committee

In follow-up to a service review of dog control, staff were asked to have the Dog Advisory Committee review the recommendations for fee increases and provide their feedback. As a result, the Committee has recommended various increases to fees and fines as presented in the amendments of the dog control bylaw.

An educational program will be developed to encourage individuals to get their dogs licensed focusing particularly on individuals who do not license their dogs which is believed to be two-thirds of dog owners. Revenues will increase due to the rise in fees and increase in dog licensing. Discussion ensued regarding the need for increase in fees noting the last fee increase was in 1994. It was noted the cost of service has increased over this period and licensing needs to help cover the costs.

a) Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 1265, 2009, 1st , 2nd and 3rd
readings and Adoption (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)

#283/09
HODGE/EDSON
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 1265, 2009 be given first, second and third readings, and adopted this 14th day of December 2009.

CARRIED (Shepherd/Rule opposed)

The Regional Board has adopted amendments to the bylaws affecting dog license fees and fines for violating the Dog Control Bylaw. Starting January 1st the cost of a license for a dog that’s been spayed or neutered will be $20, up from $16. Licenses for dogs that haven’t been spayed or neutered will cost $60, a ten dollar increase. Most common fines levied for dog bylaw violations will be $100, up from the present $75. This marks the first time in more than 10 years that license fees have been adjusted and 20 years since most of the common fines have been adjusted.

Source: Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting - Dec 14, 2009

Noise means continuous barking, howling or yelping sounds lasting more than 5 minutes or the sound of barking, howling or yelping sporadically or erratically for a cumulative duration of 5 minutes or longer in any 15 minute period which sounds are repeated again within 72 hours.

21.2 No person being the owner or occupant of any private premises shall permit, allow or suffer the noise of barking, yelping or howling sounds from a dog(s) to be caused or made at the private premises owned or occupied by that person, in a manner that can easily be heard or otherwise perceived by an individual who is not at the same private premises.

For the first time in more than a decade, the Regional Board has approved higher fees affecting dog owners.

Starting in January, a license for a dog that’s been spayed or neutered will cost $20, up from $16 in 2009. Those dog owners with a pet that hasn’t been spayed or neutered will pay $60 for a license compared with the 2009 license fee of $50.

Also as of January 1st most fines will increase for violations of the Dog Control Bylaw. The fines for the most commonly ticketed offenses will increase from $75 to $100 and marks the first increase in these rates since the late 1980’s.

Communications Coordinator Bruce Smith says, “As a result of a review of the dog control service, the Regional Board directed staff to look at options to increase revenues and get more dogs licensed. It’s been over ten years since the last license fee increase and almost 20 years since the majority of our common fines went up. Meanwhile, the costs associated with providing the service across the Central Okanagan have continued to grow. Staff and the Regional Dog Advisory Committee believe the new 2010 dog licensing and ticket rates will encourage responsible dog ownership and licensing, bring the Regional District in line with other similar sized jurisdictions and will contribute more towards the cost of providing the service.”

The benefits of a dog license are very clear. Smith says, “Having a dog tag on your pet’s collar makes it very easy for our dog control officers and pound staff to re-unite stray pets with their owners. No one expects that their pet will get loose, but if it does, a dog license number will expedite getting the family pet back home. And purchasing a dog license could also save you money. Two-thirds of the dogs we see at the pound every year don’t have a license, so their owners will have to pay an additional $100 fee, on top of the regular impound and licensing fees, before their pet is released.”

Dog owners that don’t renew a license before February 28th will be subject to a higher late fee. Those renewing after the end of February will be subject to a $20 late charge rather than the five-dollar fee that’s been charged in the past.

Renewal notices reflecting the new 2010 dog license fees will be mailed in mid-January to the more than 10,000 registered dog owners reminding them that licenses must be purchased by February 28th. Licenses renewed after that will be subject to the $20 late fee.

Also during 2010, the Regional District plans to raise public awareness about responsible dog ownership by encouraging the owners of previously unlicensed dogs to purchase a dog tag for their pet. Smith says, “Buying a license costs much less than the additional fees charged when retrieving an unlicensed dog from the pound. We have almost two dozen convenient locations across the Central Okanagan for people to purchase their dog license and we will continue to find ways to make it easier for dog owners to purchase or renew their pet’s license.”

A list of license agents is printed on the license renewal notice but is also available in the Dog Control section of the Regional District website. That’s where you’ll also find other information about the Dog Control service, bylaw and licensing details and what to do if you lose or find a dog.

Dog owners are reminded that the Dog Control Bylaw only requires the Regional District to hold a dog at the pound for up to 72 hours. Smith says, “That’s why we encourage the owners of dogs that unfortunately do get away to contact our Dog Control staff as quickly as possible so that we can facilitate a happy reunion.”

(December 15, 2009)

Source:  Regional District of Central Okanagan - Whats New

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

4.1 Memorandum of Understanding - SPCA (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)

Continued funding for the Kelowna Branch of the SPCA in the amount of $55,000 was approved in the 2009 budget. As agreed in 2006, a three year Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the two parties and now requires the parties to resign.

BAKER/SHEPHERD
THAT the Regional Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding with the SPCA (Kelowna Branch) for a three year period (2009-2011).

CARRIED

Inspection/Bylaw

4.4 Update report on Bylaw Dispute Adjudication Program

Staff report dated October 22nd highlighted that a bylaw adjudication program is intended for enforcement of minor bylaw matters, particularly traffic and parking.

The Regional District does not have a traffic bylaw and does not govern roadways within its boundaries. Bylaw matters in relation to Dog Control can be submitted to an outside collection agency and the Regional District participates in the provincial court system for disputed tickets (there are no costs to the Regional District associated with this system). Estimated costs through a screening process and adjudication hearing based on previous Regional District statistics could reach over $24,000 annually. It is estimated that an adjudication system would cost the Regional District approximately $400 per disputed ticket.

The question was raised whether the Regional District could participate in the setup of the program for purposes of interest only. Staff noted that the adjudication program for the entire region is planned for one day a month and % hour per case;
some dog cases take over 4 hours in court. Staff believe there is no benefit for the Regional District to participate.

#GS109/0 SHEPHERD/FIELDING
THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan DEFER the decision to not participate in the Okanagan Valley Bylaw Dispute Adjudication Program;

AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to attend the information meetings, reconfirm costs for setup and participation in the program and confirm whether it makes sense for the Regional District to participate in the program.

CARRIED

6. Finance

6.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report, Year-to-date September 30, 2009

Staff report dated November 2, 2009 outlined the quarterly measures report, year-to-date September 30, 2009. Marilyn Rilkoff highlighted results in the executive summary including:

• Revenues for Westside landfill are lower than expected. Staff are waiting for a decision from West Kelowna before moving forward with a future plan for the landfill. There is currently a deficit for this program.

• West Kelowna has not paid the full sewer user fees-they have withheld a 10% administrative fee. Staff to get additional information.

• Dog control bylaw is being challenged.

New Dog License Vendor Approved

The Regional Board has approved adding Sunshine Pet Supplies location in Kelowna as an authorized dog license agent for the Central Okanagan. The business is located at #5 – 1725 Baron Road in addition to its West Kelowna location.

Item 6.2 Dog Licensing Agent Appointment.pdf

DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT For the Regional Board November 23, 2009

TO: Chair & Members of the Regional Board
FROM: Rhoda Mueller, Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer
DATE: November 16,2009
SUBJECT: Dog Licensing Agent Appointment

RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Sunshine Pet Supplies in Kelowna be appointed as an agent of the Regional District of Central Okanagan for the purpose of selling dog licenses.

BACKGROUND:
Board Appointment for authorization to issue Dog licenses is required by Dog Control Bylaw No. 366. There are a total of 22 agents throughout the Central Okanagan. Their purpose is to provide convenient locations for dog owners to purchase their dog licenses. Sunshine Pet Supplies in West Kelowna is already appointed to issue Dog Licenses. The owners of Sunshine Pet Supplies are opening a new store at #5 - 1725 Baron Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 7H1, and have made a request to sell licenses at this new location.

Respectfully submitted,

Rhoda Mueller
Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Dan Plamondon, Manager Development & Environmental Services

Dog Advisory Committee Appointment

The Regional Board has appointed Director Charlie Hodge as Chair of the Central Okanagan Dog Advisory Committee. He fills the position previously held by Director Brian Given who passed away earlier this year.

New Dog License Vendor Approved

The Regional Board has approved adding Pet Planet as an authorized dog license agent for the Central Okanagan. The business is located at 104 – 2127 Louie Drive, Westbank.

2. DELEGATION

2.1 Peter Adams, Victoria Consulting Network Ltd. Re: report - Regional District Service Review

It was noted that Peter Adams was contracted to provide a review of the following services: dog control, planning (regional and electoral area fringe) and regional parks. The Board was asked to consider whether there is any additional information to be gathered before the final report is provided. Mr. Adams addressed the Board providing an overview of the service review: Terms of Reference included: participation, governance and cost allocation as well as operational issues (contracting out, efficiencies and revenue sources) which are not typical of a service review.

Dog Control
Trend shows expense growing but revenue has not grown at the same pace.

Observations reviewed including governance, trends in activities and budgets. It was noted that the SPCA grant was transferred from grants in aid to the budget in 2006 and that current dog license fees are at the low end of the provincial-wide rates.

Further questions to be addressed include:

• How many court cases are there each year? What are the costs associated with the court cases? What costs are recovered from the court cases, if any?

• Is there a comfort level for fees? The Board will have to answer that.

• Is it possible to do an analysis for a contracted service? Qualitative analysis is difficult-how would one judge. A history on why the Regional District went back in-house could be provided. In addition, it was suggested a review of Penticton's service may be worthwhile as they contract out their dog control service.

• How are costs allocated, and what is the cost impact for each municipality? What would the impact be to raise licensing fees and/or fines?

6.2 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)

OPHUS/RULE
THAT Krista Demers and Teresa Trytten be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Dog Control Officers for the Regional District's dog control bylaws and dog related issues of the Parks bylaws, while employed with the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

CARRIED

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6.3 Dog Licensing Agent Appointment (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)

BAKER/HODGE
THAT Pet Planet be appointed as an agent of the Regional District of Central Okanagan for the purpose of selling dog licenses.

CARRIED

New Dog License Vendor Approved

The Regional Board has approved adding Dogzies Canine School of Excellence as an authorized dog license agent. The business is located at #101-1836 Underhill Street in Kelowna and is one of 21 that dog owners may visit throughout the Central Okanagan to purchase a license for their dog.

 Item 6.7 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments.pdf

DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT

For the Regional Board September 21, 2009

TO: Chair & Members of the Regional Board
FROM: Rhoda Mueller, Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer
DATE: September 1, 2009
SUBJECT: Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments

RECOMMENDATION:
That Wendy Leskosek and Frans Pynappels be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Dog Control Officers for the Dog Control Bylaws and dog related issues of the Parks Bylaws.

BACKGROUND:
Board Appointment is required to enforce and administer bylaws of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. Wendy Leskosek has been employed as Relief Employee in the Dog Control Service since October 2008.

Frans Pynappels has been employed as Relief Employee in the Dog Control Service since April 29,2009.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhoda Mueller
Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer

6.7 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)

SHEPHERD/RULE
THAT Wendy Leskosek and Frans Pynappels be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Dog Control Officers for dog control bylaws and dog related issues of the Parks Bylaws.

CARRIED

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6.8 City of Kelowna Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments (All Directors Unweighted Vote)

SHEPHERD/OPHUS
THAT the following City of Kelowna bylaw enforcement officers be appointed as Regional District of Central Okanagan bylaw enforcement officers for the purpose of enforcement of Regional District of Central Okanagan Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 773 within the jurisdiction of the City of Kelowna:

1. Ken Black
2. Kevin England
3. Tracey Krenn
4. Len Ingvarsson
5. Robert Schewe
6. Greg Wise

CARRIED

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6.9 Dog Licensing Agent Appointment (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)

SHEPHERD/EDGSON
THAT Dogzies Canine School of Excellence be appointed as an agent of the Regional District for the purpose of selling dog licenses.

CARRIED

New agenda items

Dog Control
It was noted that dog control is part of the Regional District's current service review and that the Board will review the service and policies in the future. Peter Adams is completing the service review and will present his findings to the Board in October.

Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System
It was noted that member municipalities are considering implementing the bylaw dispute adjudication system within their boundaries and questioned whether the Regional District should implement the system as well. The Administrator reviewed the system used for disputing tickets noting that as the Regional District generally only prosecutes dog enforcement issues the system may be too costly.

FIELDING/SHEPHERD
THAT staff be directed to investigate the bylaw dispute adjudication system including costs and an analysis of whether it would feasible for the Regional District to be involved and report back to the Regional Board.

CARRIED

6. DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Inspection:

6.1 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Appointments (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)

SHEPHERD/JAMES
THAT Wendy Brown be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer for all Regional District of Central Okanagan bylaws;

AND THAT Leah Giesbrecht be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Dog Control Officer for the dog control bylaws and dog related issues of the Parks bylaws;

AND FURTHER THAT Bob Schmidt, Whitney Siegmann and Annie Lucas be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Dog Control Officers for the dog control bylaws and dog related issues of the Parks bylaws.

CARRIED

SPCA Memorandum of Understanding

The Regional Board has approved a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Under the terms of the three year agreement, the Regional District will provide $55,000 in 2009, 2010 and 2011 to the Society which will use the funds to provide an animal education program, a spay and neuter program and assist in controlling the pet population in the Central Okanagan. The previous three year agreement expired at the end of 2008.

2. Delegation

2.1 Karen Stirling, Assistant Manager SPCA

Karen Stirling introduced the SPCA's new Manager Dr. Jim Inglis. Dr. Inglis reviewed their funding request allocation education saying that in order to maintain the zero population growth they require 83% compliance of spay/neutering. There
was discussion about associated costs of spay/neutering.

The cost of service for the Dog Control function was discussed. The Board will have an opportunity to review cost recovery and appropriate level of service at the upcoming strategic review.

16) Okanagan Humane Society

Louvin Schon was in attendance and addressed the Committee on the grant application:

• Registered charity, run 100% by volunteers.

• Assists financially in spay and neutering of dogs and cats for families in need.

• Have recently helped with spay/neutering of rabbits, as well as education.

• 230 animals were assisted in 2008. The need was more but no funds were available.

• Amount of animals being surrendered due to financial hardships is very high.

• Not a shelter but works cooperatively with SPCA to spay/neuter animals.

Have any of you encountered the “doggy-bylaw” justice system?

It’s small wonder that there might be injustices in that system, with front-line bylaw officers, who do not have the benefit of formal police training and no system of justice beyond lodging a dispute and showing up in “doggy” court.

Perhaps a bigger wonder is why I would bother writing about something as apparently insignificant as the canine bylaw system.

It’s a whole lot more significant than you might think.

Many, if not most, dog owners have a strangely strong affection for their pets.

Put a dog owner’s pet at risk and it’s serious business.

The old “switch the fishy” trick, that works well when a four-year-old’s goldfish does the upside down float doesn’t work well with a puppy.

The enforcement of dog bylaws can put a pet at risk. The risk itself can be stressful. Perceived blatant unfairness in the system, leading to a risk that should never have arisen, can be maddening.

Good friends of mine are the owners of a rottweiler cross.

Their neighbour also owns a dog, a shepherd cross.

When the shepherd walked past my friends’ yard, it routinely ran up to the fence and yapped away at the rottweiler. The shepherd was never on a leash.

To avoid the ritual racket, my friends typically tied their rottweiler behind their house during the time of day the shepherd was taken for a walk. One day, my friends forgot to close the gate and the rottweiler was roaming loose in their yard.

Before I tell you what happened, keep in mind that there is no bylaw against letting your own dog wander inside your own yard without a leash, even with a gate open.

Along comes the yappy shepherd. With no gate to stop it, the leashless shepherd walked into my friends’ yard and went after the rottweiler.

The shepherd got the raw end of the deal and suffered some injury.

One problem with the dog bylaw system is that it is complaint-driven.

Bylaw enforcement officers don’t patrol neighbourhoods looking for bylaw infractions. The enforcement mechanism comes into play only when a complaint has been lodged.

It takes a fair amount of “bad blood” before a complaint is lodged. You don’t tattle on your neighbour if their dog gets out once or twice. I have direct experience in this regard because my dog happens to be an escape artist.

A problem with a complaint-driven system is that there is always a concern about the accuracy of allegations when bad feelings are involved.

If very rudimentary steps are taken to investigate the complaint, though, unfounded complaints should not proceed to enforcement.

This is where police officers, with their extensive training, have a leg up on bylaw enforcement officers.

The rudimentary investigation didn’t happen in my friend’s situation.

The shepherd’s owner lodged a complaint. The bylaw enforcement officer didn’t interview my friend, the owner of the alleged offender, who witnessed the event and who would have been able to give the bylaw enforcement officer the full background necessary to consider whether enforcement steps were warranted.

A $200 fine was assessed. Big deal. The problem was that the rottweiler was labelled an “aggressive” animal, such that if another such incident occurs, it could have to be put down.

My friends filed a dispute to the alleged infraction and the matter was scheduled for “doggy” court.

Court is a stressful place for those who are not used to being there. Add to that the prospect that your pet is facing “dangerous offender” status and the stakes are raised even further. Then add a lack of investigation and my friends were fit to be tied.

The hearing lasted an hour. In the bylaw court, the enforcement officer is the prosecutor. His witness didn’t show up.

That could have been the end of the matter. Without a witness, there is no way the bylaw enforcement officer could prove the allegation. But the judge who presided over the hearing recognized my friends’ need to tell their story. In the end, justice prevailed. The rottweiler “walked.”

I don’t think, however, that justice wasn’t well-served. My friends should not have had to go through the months of stress stretching victimized by a lack of investigation. This incident may not have resulted in a complaint being lodged had the shepherd owner talked with my friends.

Our actions can have significant impacts on others. Thinking a little bit before jumping to action and approaching every situation with due diligence will go a long way to preventing justice from being poorly served.

This column is intended to provide general information. It is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer to provide legal advice specifically pertaining to your case. Paul Hergott is a lawyer with Hergott Law on the Westside. If there are particular issues you would like discussed in this column, please e-mail Paul directly at:

paul"at"hlaw.ca.

• 550 cruelty complaints in 2007

• two full time officers cover the whole Okanagan Valley

• you can obtain assistance for spay/neutering if your income is less than $35,000 (permitted two animals per household per year)

• 5 to 6 families a week ask for assistance with the spay and neuter program

March 12, 2008 minutes of the Governance and Services Committee
(from page 2)

Dog owners in Spallumcheen will soon find it more expensive to deal with problematic pooches.

Spallumcheen council gave three readings to an amendment to its dog control bylaw that will result in higher fines for existing offences and adds hefty penalties for more serious offences.

The move was initiated by Coun. Lorna Bissell after council was presented with a series of reports spanning a few days regarding a vicious dog.

Bissell said the existing fines are too low to be an incentive to keep a problem dog under control.

She suggested that more offences be added to the bylaw and the fines be increased significantly.

Coun. Carolyn Farris acknowledged the need to be more proactive in protecting people from such animals but said council also needs to be aware that rules for dogs are different in cities than in rural communities.

Farris did not agree with adding the entire list of offences provided by Bissell because ticketing for something like not having a dog tag would not work in Spallumcheen where licencing is not mandatory.

Several councillors expressed frustration with dog control’s lack of power when it comes to getting rid of an aggressive dog and the need for a bylaw with more teeth.

Dog control officer Pat Ellis, of K-9 Dog Control, said an investigation and warrant are required before a dog can be seized, a process that can take up to six months and cost about $2,000.

Ellis said costly fines are more effective because the owner is more likely to give up the animal than pay hundreds of dollars in fines.

Council agreed to increase all existing fines to $50 from $25; these include having a dog at large, dog disturbing surrounding neighbourhood, dog not under control of and in custody of owner or agent, and more than three dogs on a property of less than five acres (except kennels).

New penalties added to the bylaw are: interfere, obstruct or impede the poundkeeper in lawful performance of duties, $250; dog has bitten or attempted to bite, $500; and failure to destroy or permanently confine a vicious or diseased dog, $500.

Consolidated Dog Bylaw 366.pdf - This would be the latest bylaw as of Dec 2009

Animal and Bird Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 621, 1995 - Amends Bylaw No. 398

Animal and Bird Regulation Bylaw No. 398, 1998 - Amended By Bylaw No. 621, Repealed By Bylaw No. 880

Animal Control Bylaw No. 880, 2000 - Repeals Bylaw No. 398

Animal Control Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 769, 1998

Dog Control Extended Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1017, 2003 - Amends Bylaw No. 425

Dog Control Extended Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 733, 1997 - Amends Bylaw No. 425

Dog Control Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 425, 1990 - Amended By Bylaw Nos. 733 &1017

Dog Pound Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 367, 1988

Dog Pound Authorization Bylaw No. 359, 1988

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 1018, 2003 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 1024, 2003 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 922, 2001 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 837, 1999 - Amends Bylaw No, 366 - Amended by Bylaw No. 922

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 732, 1997 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 654, 1995 - Amends Bylaw No, 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 608, 1994 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 563, 1993 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 531, 1992 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 483, 1991 - Amends bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 444, 1990 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 391, 1989 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 386, 1989 - Amends Bylaw No. 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 366, 1988 - Repeals Bylaw No. 292, Amended By Bylaw Nos. 386/391/444/483/531/563/608/654/732/837/922/1018

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 346, 1987 - Repealed by Bylaw No. 366, Amends Bylaw No. 292

Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 292, 1985 - Repeals 239, 242, 284 - Repealed by 366

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 284, 1985 - Repealed by Bylaw No. 292

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 242, 1982, Repealed by No. 292

Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 239, 1982 - Repealed by Bylaw No. 292

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 224, 1981 - Repealed by No. 239

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 177, 1979 - Repealed by Bylaw No. 239

Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 156, 1978 - Repealed by No. 239

Dog Regulation and Impounding Amendment Bylaw No. 153, 1978 - Repealed by No. 239

Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 110, 1975 - Repealed by Bylaw No. 239

Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 77, 1974 - Repealed by Bylaw 110

Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 55, 1972

Prohibited Animal Amendment Bylaw No. 1073, 2004

Prohibited Animal Bylaw No. 1028, 2003

Prohibited Animal Control Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1027, 2003

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