Rpo Flashcards

1
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Role of Community Standards for RPO

A

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

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Purpose of RPO bylaw (5)

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  1. Regulate standards and practices between pets, citizens, and the City of Calgary
  2. Holds animal owners responsible and accountable for the activities of their pets
  3. Outlines licensing requirements
  4. Guide owners on appropriate pet behaviours in public and on private property
  5. Decrease the numbers of stray animals within the City of Calgary
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3
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What are the 5 principles of RPO that we advocate?

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  • 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
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4
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What are the roles of a C officer with animals? (5)

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  • 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.
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5
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Who are the RPO partnerships

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Gov of alberta/city of calgary (Regulatory)

VCA - Medical and service providers

Calgary humane Society/AARCS- Humane

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6
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For a reduced license rate, proof of spray or neuter is required.

What are type of documents acceptable?

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  • 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

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7
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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.

A

True

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8
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What is the fine for false information on animal license

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$500

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9
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3 ways to license your pet

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-Online- Calgary.ca
-Phone -311 -animal service centre
-In person - ASC OR MUNICIPAL BUILDING

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10
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Who is required to have an animal license in the city?

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Anyone who owns or keeps an animal

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11
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Who is ultimately authorized to issue, renew, or revoke dog or cat licenses?

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The Director

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12
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What is the minimum age requirement for a person applying for a dog license?

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18 years old

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13
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The owner must provide the following information when applying for an animal license…

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Description of the animal including breed, name, gender, colour, spayed, neutered and age

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14
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What must applicants prove when applying for an altered animal license?

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The animal is neutered or spayed

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15
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How is the payment for a dog license made?

A

Full in time of application

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16
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Are dog licenses transferable in the city?

A

No, they are not transferable

17
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What is required of the owner of a service dog or a guide dog regarding licensing?

A

They must apply for a license but are exempt from the payment of fees

18
Q

What should an owner do upon losing a dog’s license tag?

A

Contact the Animal Services Centre for a replacement

19
Q

Is there a provision for a license rebate under this Bylaw?

A

No, there is no rebate provision

20
Q

What are the conditions for issuing two-year termed licenses?

A

double the fee

21
Q

Can the Director refuse to renew a license for an animal?

A

Yes, if there are outstanding fees owed by the owner

22
Q

What is an owner’s responsibility regarding the licensing of their animal? Select all that applies.

A

-Ensuring the animal wears a tag at all times
-Ensuring the animal has a valid and subsisting license
-Applying for and renewing the license as required

23
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When must a new owner obtain a license for their animal?

A

On the first day the Animal Services Centre is open for business after becoming the owner

24
Q

Is a license required for animals under three months old?

A

Generally no, unless the animal is found running at large and impounded

25
Q

When must a license be renewed?

A

On or before the expiry date specified by the Animal Services Centre

26
Q

Are Nuisance Animal licenses or Vicious Animal licenses eligible for two-year termed licenses?

A

none

27
Q

Only Canadian citizens can apply for an animal license.

A

false

28
Q

Is it required to notify the Director of any changes in the information provided in the license application?

A

Yes, immediately

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