Rpo Flashcards
Role of Community Standards for RPO
1.) increase public safety related pets and owners
2.) return pets to owners
3.) provide appropriate care impounded animals , includes medical stray animals that are injured or sick
4.) support and resource no cost spray/neuter programs
5.) setout guidelines for education and compliance related to pets and livestocks
Purpose of RPO bylaw (5)
- Regulate standards and practices between pets, citizens, and the City of Calgary
- Holds animal owners responsible and accountable for the activities of their pets
- Outlines licensing requirements
- Guide owners on appropriate pet behaviours in public and on private property
- Decrease the numbers of stray animals within the City of Calgary
What are the 5 principles of RPO that we advocate?
- Licence and provide permanent identification for
cats and dogs. - Spay or neuter pets.
- Provide training, physical care, socialization and
medical attention for pets. - Do not allow pets to become a threat or nuisance
in the community. - Procure your pet ethically, from a credible source
What are the roles of a C officer with animals? (5)
- Encourage compliance related to the
Responsible Pet Ownership (RPO)
Bylaw (47M2021). - Educate the public through
interpretation and implementation of the
RPO bylaw - Advocate for animal licencing
- Investigate complaints related to pets
and livestock. - Support citizens to resolve animalrelated issues.
Who are the RPO partnerships
Gov of alberta/city of calgary (Regulatory)
VCA - Medical and service providers
Calgary humane Society/AARCS- Humane
For a reduced license rate, proof of spray or neuter is required.
What are type of documents acceptable?
- Spay/neuter certificate (from veterinary clinic)
- Veterinary receipt
- Veterinary letter
- Adoption contract (that includes surgery statement)
- *In-person commissioner for oaths (in-person Animal Services staff
statutory confirmation) - *In-person commissioner for oaths (statutory declaration by Animal
Services staff)
*only apple to NEW licenses not renewals
True or false
RPO a bylaw, pet owners do not have to give a copy oof spray/neutered certification to qualify for reduced license fee.
True
What is the fine for false information on animal license
$500
3 ways to license your pet
-Online- Calgary.ca
-Phone -311 -animal service centre
-In person - ASC OR MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Who is required to have an animal license in the city?
Anyone who owns or keeps an animal
Who is ultimately authorized to issue, renew, or revoke dog or cat licenses?
The Director
What is the minimum age requirement for a person applying for a dog license?
18 years old
The owner must provide the following information when applying for an animal license…
Description of the animal including breed, name, gender, colour, spayed, neutered and age
What must applicants prove when applying for an altered animal license?
The animal is neutered or spayed
How is the payment for a dog license made?
Full in time of application