By-Law No. 11 — Animals

Clare, Nova Scotia

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By-Law No. 11 ANIMALS 1.(1) No provision of this By-Law shall apply to dogs unless they are specifically included in the provision. 1.(2) This By-Law shall apply to all the Municipality. 2.(1) No person shall cause pain to any wild or domestic bird or animal, including any dog, unless the infliction of pain is necessary for its care, cure or training. 2.(2) No person shall maim any wild or domestic bird or animal, including any dog, nor blind it so as to cause suffering, nor treat it otherwise than in a humane manner. 3. The owner or harbourer of any domestic animal who does not prevent the domestic animal from going at large shall be liable to a penalty upon conviction in a Court of Law. 4. The owner or harbourer of any domestic animal which is suffering from an infection or contagious disease, who: 4.(a) Does not prevent it from· leaving his premises under effective control, or 4.(b) Does not prevent it from herding with undiseased animal, shall be liable to a penalty upon conviction in a Court of Law. 5. The owner or harbourer of any domestic fowl who does not prevent it from going at large shall be liable to a penalty upon conviction in a Court of Law. 6.(1) Any person who sells the flesh of any animal, which has died of been killed while exhibiting symptoms which are usually associated with a disease shall be liable to a penalty upon conviction in a Court of Law. 6.(2) Any constable, or peace officer, may destroy or cause to be destroyed any animal which has rabies, anthrax or other deadly diseases. 7 .(1) Where no pound is created the Warden may authorize any suitable building or enclosure to be used as a pound. 7.(2) The Council shall annually appoint a pound keeped. 7.(3) A pound keeper shall be entitled to the following fees: For impounding any animal and fowl $40.00 For each advertisement actual cost For every notice given actual cost For necessary travel, per mile each way (current provincial rate per mile) For the maintenance of the following animals: For every horse, ass or mule or head of cattle For every sheep, goat or swine For every domestic fowl For every other animal excluding dogs 11 - 1 $3. 00 per day $2.00 per day $0. 75 per day $2.00 per day