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As you're aware, it is currently required to license cats and dogs in the city. Pets must be licensed and follow a number of rules to ensure that we meet community expectations and enhance public safety. This engagement is looking into potential regulations in response to concerns around issues such as dog walkers, the retail sale of animals and the importing of animals.

YOUR INPUT

3) One of the biggest challenges when pet owners do not license their pets is that it hinders re-unification between the owner and their pet if the pet is lost.

Which do you believe would encourage pet owners to license their pet(s) more consistently?

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5) Dog-walking is a service that may be conducted by an individual or someone employed with a dog-walking business. Should the expectations/criteria for individual dog-walkers and dog-walking businesses be the same?
6) What are your expectations for dog-walking businesses?

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7) What are your expectations for individual dog walkers?

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9) Who do you consider to be the owner of an imported animal?

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10) What benefit(s) do you believe pet owners should expect to get from licensing their pet(s)?

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Some cities across Canada have added regulations regarding the acquisition of pets. Some options include where an animal can be sold; whether an animal must be spayed or neutered; the type of animal that can be sold, to name a few. We want to understand what regulations you feel are important to consider regarding the sale of animals.

11) What rule(s) do you believe are important for a business to follow for the retail sale of animals?

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Some individuals and organizations import animals to Calgary for commercial purposes. Commercial imports are more commonly recognized for the sale or adoption of the animal. While these guidelines are regulated by The Canada Border Services Agency, once they arrive in Calgary, they are under municipal jurisdiction.

12) What criteria do you believe should be used when accepting imported animals in Calgary?

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13) If a framework were to be developed that governs how rescue organizations operate in The City of Calgary, what key elements do you believe the framework should oversee?

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Please click on the other five focus areas below to provide your input.

FOCUS AREA

  • Licensing

  • Administration

    Dog behaviour in off-leash parks, public spaces and reasonable number of pets in a household.

    Administration 

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NEXT STEPS

Your input, along with internal expertise and Research will be used to revise the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. All input collected online and in-person will be used to develop potential amendments to the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. We will then seek your input on potential amendments in phase 2 Engagement before presenting to the SPC on Community & Protective Services and City Council between January and March 2021.