Legislation

Question 1

federal laws

Answer 1

-animals are considered property

-fed gov has created offences under criminal code:
-prohibits unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or bird
-animal import
-animal suffering and penalties (bill C-246)

Question 2

provincial laws

Answer 2

-regulate property laws

-Animal Protection Act:
-no warrant required
-vet report cases of animal abuse
-increased fines for repeated offences

Question 3

municipal laws

Answer 3

-private owners
-some cities have “limits” on the number of dogs (or cats) owned

Question 4

cat and dog licences

Answer 4

-many cities require an annual dog or cat license
-saskatoon:
-all dogs and cats over 4 months require a license
-~24% licensed in saskatoon
-failure to license fine in saskatoon is $230 (first offence) up to 350 for subsequent
-pets must wear tag or microchip
-subsidized spay neuter program
-pet at large perk
-PAL perk can be used once in a lifetime of a pet to waive fees for
-running at large
-both running at large and impound fees if incurred at the same time
-direct return home
-safe shelter until owner in able to retrive
-dog park acess
-city wide pet events