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Thank you for visiting this page. Please read the contents which will help you in caring for your pet. Included are owner’s responsibilities which will reduce the risk of conflict and help you become a better neighbour. This page also provides links to literature and brochures from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. This information is presented well and informative. Please, enjoy the rest of your visit! Jim Wouters, MLEO ( C ), CMMIII
Information Regarding Dogs Taking your Dog out for a walk Information Regarding Cats Animal Fact Sheets Brochures “A dog licence is the best protection your dog can have. It speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves.” The Gravenhurst Dog Control By-law 87-183 and amendments thereto requires all dog owners to license their dogs. The fees range from $15.00 - $25.00 per dog. Ontario Regulation 567 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act requires that every owner or person having care and custody of a cat or dog three (3) months of age or older shall ensure the animals are immunized against rabies. Please note that proof your dog(s) have been innoculated with a non-expired anti-rabies vaccine is required at the time of purchasing a licence. A licence expires at the end of the calendar year. The licence must be renewed annually. There is a maximum of two or three dogs per household depending on where you reside within the town. Please consult the by-law or enquire for further information. Dog licences can be purchased at Pet Valu 351 Talisman Dr. Unit 3 (Rio Can Centre) or at the town office at 3-5 Pineridge Gate.All dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet in length when off of its owner’s property and must be maintained under control at all times. Please rember to “Stoop and Scoop.” No owner shall allow persistent barking, whining or other similar persistent noise making by any domestic pet. This prohibiton is in effect 24 hours/day.
The Orillia Branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is the primary enforcement agency for by-law violations related to dogs. They can be reached at (705) 325-1304. If your group, school, or club would like to host a Bite Free seminar, please contact Mr. Tom Molloy at the Orillia Branch of the O.S.P.C.A. at 705-325-1305 or email Tom at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Why Spay/Neuter Your Cat
Below are some tips to deter cats from entering onto your property: 1. Plant “Rue herb” (flowering herb) in your garden. 2. Plant “Plectranthus caninus” (coleus) better known as “Scary Cat Plant” in your garden. Both of these plants can be ordered through your local garden nursery. 3. Plant a clean margarine container with holes punched in the lid. Place a cloth soaked in household bleach into the container and replace the lid. Place the container in the area where you want to keep cats out. The odour of the bleach coming through the holes in the container lid is a deterrent. 4. Other remedies: lavendar, crushed red peppers, pinecones, ground up orange peels, white vinegar or commercial cat repellant.For other remedies Google “Annoying Cats.” If you have any questions regarding these tips, please contact the OSPCA Orillia Branch. The town encourages you to consider adopting a dog or cat. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please visit the OSPCA Orillia Branch Adoption Centre located at: 467 West Street North Orillia, ON L3V 5G1 Phone: (705) 325-1304 Fax: (705) 325-1027 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ANIMAL FACT SHEETS Dog Behaviour and Training Tips Pet Safety Pet Travel Living with Wildlife Wildlife Animal Control By-law 2002-108 Viscious Dog and Pit Bull legislation effecive August 29, 2005 Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Bear Wise
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