Bylaw Services reminds residents to control their dogs

Residents are reminded that allowing your dog to run at large in the City of Cranbrook is not allowed, under the city’s Animal Control Bylaw.

Under the bylaw, the owner of any animal shall ensure that such animal does not ‘run at large.’ Run at Large is defined in short as any dog located on property other than that of the owner and not under immediate control by means of a leash.

“Too many dog owners forget there are residents who are scared of dogs being off-leash, no matter how well-behaved the owner believes the dog to be,” says Naomi Humenny, Bylaw Services Officer for the City of Cranbrook. “It is common to hear the quote, ‘but my dog wouldn’t hurt anybody.’ It is important to keep all dogs on leash when off private property as required in the bylaw.”

The Animal Control Officer may impound any animal found to be running at large and will keep the animal impounded until it all impound fees and fines have been paid. The dog must also have a current licence and attached tag from the City of Cranbrook.

The impound fees for a vicious dog is $200 for the first impound rising to $2,000 after two or more impounds. A sterile, licensed dog would cost $25 rising to $150 per impound after three impounds; a non- sterile, licensed dog would cost $40 rising to $165 after three impounds. There is also the option of a $100 fine, if the dog is not impounded.

Any complaints can be directed to the Bylaw Office at 250-489-9598.

For more information about the City’s Animal Control Bylaw, please visit our website and click on ‘Bylaws & Council Information’ under City of Cranbrook Links.

City of Cranbrook

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