Hot Canine cooling down
Edmonton’s pet bylaws saw changes for the first time in two decades after city council voted to do so Tuesday.
The new bylaw includes a tiered attack scale for dog bites in which fines escalate under the Dunbar Dog Bite Scale.
A household limit on animals will remain at three dogs, six cats and a new limit of four rabbits.
There are also new regulations on animal welfare, feral cats, license fees, and more.
The bylaw comes after two years of public consultation.
Licensing fees are increasing by one dollar a year over the next 3 years. This is the first increase in the past 5 years and will help pay for programs that support animal welfare in our city.
The bylaw will lower licensing fees for seniors and Edmontonians receiving income assistance, extending subsidies to all pets in the home.
Licensing fees will be waived for local not-for-profit animal organizations to support the community work of adoption-focused rescue organizations.
To view all of the new changes click here.
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