Purpose
We have coordinated this public consultation to gather information from residents and key stakeholders to ensure an appropriate community-wide approach to Animal Care and Control Services for the Pilot Program.
Our goal is to ensure the community needs are clearly understood, resources are properly arranged, and roles, responsibilities and best practices are established accordingly.
Process
We encourage all members of the community to participate and provide their feedback through this consultation process. The consultation survey is available for comment and feedback between August 14 – September 11, 2023, through the website; links located above.
Prior to completing the survey, all are encouraged to review the draft by-law and information available on this page and provide input by completing the survey. Comments can also be mailed or dropped off to City Hall and should accommodation be required; individuals may contact the undersigned.
For more information please contact:
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Amy Vickery City Manager City of Temiskaming Shores 325 Farr Drive Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1K0 Phone: 705.672.3363 ext. 4120 |
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Forms submitted by mail should be sent to: PO Box 2050, Haileybury Ontario, P0J 1K0 prior to September 11, 2023 to ensure they are included in the consultation process.
Forms may also be dropped off at Temiskaming Shores City Hall (325 Farr Drive, Haileybury) or at the Pool and Fitness Centre (77 Wellington St. S. New Liskeard)
Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Comments will become part of the public record however all personal information will be kept confidential.
The Pilot Program is a progressive implementation. The general goals and objectives of the established program will strive to:
- Foster a mutual respect for all animal welfare stakeholders and find common ground to work collaboratively to encourage community solutions.
- Creation of standards and best practices for humane treatment of companion animals.
- Encourage responsible pet ownership and mitigate nuisance animal complaints.
- Improve the registrar and enforce licensing of pets, to ensure pets can be easily reunited with owners and encourage responsible pet ownership.
- Provide for the safe harbor of animals impacted by situations.
- Humane treatment of animals and ensure animal welfare.
- Continuously evaluate and build upon the pilot program and alignment to the goals established.
The review team will continue to assess community feedback, gather stakeholder insights, and work on the initiatives, policies, procedures, and relations for the duration of the Pilot Program, with reporting obligations to Council.
The Pilot Program will officially launch with the public consultation and continue until the program has two full years of complete operation to be able to assess the data and success and it may be necessary to extend or cancel the period to respond to shifting priorities.
A Public Survey, along with the draft animal by-law and supporting key information on the pilot program will be available for comment and feedback between August 14 – September 11, 2023, through the website at Temiskaming Shores - Animal Care & Control.
All are encouraged to review this information and participate. The findings will be captured in a report in September/October 2023 and will help guide the practices, procedures and objectives for the framework of the pilot program and level of service.
All pet owners should have their animals permanently identified, spayed, or neutered, kept under control, trained, socialized, and cared for. A happy and healthy life for your pet while promoting a harmonious relationship with your neighbours and the environment is necessary.
The Municipality is responsible for providing service as authorized by legislation and set out in By-laws of the Corporation.
The role includes the following:
- Adhere to the Animal Care & Control By law that stipulate the types of animals allowed as pets, the licensing of pets, the limits of pets and provisions that require humane and responsible treatment of animals to prevent them from disturbing or harming people, animals or property, and other provisions as set out in the by-laws.
- Respond to complaints such as animals roaming on public property, animals behaving in a way that poses a risk to the safety of people or other animals, an animal-related noise complaint, etc.
- Manage and operate a facility to care for animals (short term) that have been seized and impounded and work to reunite pets and owners, and transfer animals to appropriate points after retention periods have expired.
Please Note: As part of the consultation period, the city is working to determine all qualified and interested stakeholders, organizations, agencies, and advocacy groups to serve and assist with appropriate transfer and care of animals and for the establishment of community programs.
All efforts will be made towards humane treatment of animals in consultation with qualified animal professionals.
Support organizations and advocacy groups dedicated to animal welfare play an extremely significant role for the community. The city looks forward to developing good relations and best practices with reputable groups, individuals, and organizations to encourage community solutions and for the following:
- Coordinated efforts and communications to determine the owner of lost or abandoned animals.
- Provide care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need.
- Take a role in a variety of community support services such as (but not limited to) feral cat management programs, animal transfers, spay/neuter services, etc. in partnership with the city.
- Providing relevant information to the City on issues affecting animals