Animal Control

Tay Valley Township regulates the ownership and activity of animals within the municipality, and Anita Stuart serves as Tay Valley’s long time Animal Control Officer.

All inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding domestic pets should be made directly to Animal Control at 613-259-9998.

Allowing your animals to run at large is a finable offence. Remember to renew your dog tags for an annual cost of $10, or $15 after April 1. A Replacement tag is $2. The fee is waived if your pet has a micro-chip implant, and proof of implant must be provided.

Owners and/or boarders of more than five dogs are considered Kennel Operators. The kennel licence fee is $50.

Access the Tay Valley Township Animal Control By-law

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Compensation for Livestock Losses Due
to Wolf/Coyote/Dog Predation

Under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program livestock and poultry producers are entitled to make claims to their local municipality for livestock losses attributed to attacks by wolves, coyotes or dogs.

What do I do if I believe I have suffered a loss of livestock due to predation?
If you believe your livestock/poultry have suffered an injury/kill due to predation by a coyote, wolf or a stray dog, you should immediately notify a valuer. Do not remove the carcass from the attack site as the valuer will want to examine the area for evidence to help determine the cause of the loss. The Township has appointed the following persons to serve as livestock valuers for Tay Valley Township:

Eric Dixon
613-267-3238

Alvin Dobbie
613-267-3388

You may also report livestock injuries/kill to the Township Office at 613- 267-5353 during business hours.

What happens when I contact the valuer?
The valuer will immediately attend the site and make a full investigation and submit a written report within 10 days to the Township Clerk, and you will receive a copy of the report.  The valuer’s report provides details regarding the extent of the damage to the livestock or poultry and the amount of compensation claim awarded. The valuer must also state in the report whether or not the livestock or poultry was killed or injured by coyotes, wolves or dogs. You are responsible for filing an affidavit with the Clerk within 10 days.

What are the Maximum Amounts of Compensation?
Provincial regulations establish maximum amounts of compensation.  Please visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca for details on compensation amounts.

What if I do not agree with the municipal valuer’s report?
If you do not agree with the municipal valuer’s report, you may appeal to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in writing, within 30 days of receiving the valuer’s report. A cheque or money order of $25, payable to the “Minister of Finance” must accompany the appeal. The $25 fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld.

Where do I get more information on predation of livestock?
Further information can be found at OMAFRA’s website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/


 

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Tay Valley Township has a by-law to regulate the ownership and activity of animals within the municipality. CLICK HERE to access it.Anita Stuart serves as Tay Valley’s long time Animal Control Officer.All inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding domestic pets should be made directly to Animal Control at (613) 259-9998.

Allowing your animals to run at large is a fineable offence. Remember to renew your dog tags for an annual cost of $10, or $15 after April 1. A Replacement tag is $2. The fee is waived if your pet has a micro-chip implant, and proof of implant must be provided.

Owner / boarders of more than five dogs are considered Kennel Operators.  The fee for a kennel license is $50.

Compensation for Livestock Losses Due to Wolf/Coyote/Dog Predation
Under the Ontario Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act, livestock and poultry producers are entitled to make claims to their local municipality for livestock losses attributable to attacks by wolves, coyotes or dogs.

What do I do if I believe I have suffered a loss of livestock due to predation?
If you believe you have suffered an injury/kill of livestock or poultry due to predation by a coyote, wolf or a stray dog, you should immediately notify a valuer.  Do not remove the carcass from the attack site as the valuer will want to examine the area for evidence to help determine the cause of the loss.  The Township has appointed the following persons to serve as livestock valuers for Tay Valley Township:

Eric Dixon
613-267-3238
Alvin Dobbie
613-267-3388

Reporting of livestock kills may also be done by contacting the Township Office at 613- 267-5353 if during business hours.

What happens when I contact the valuer?
The valuer will immediately attend the site and make a full investigation and submit a written report within 10 days to the Township Clerk, and you will receive a copy of the report.  The valuer’s report provides details regarding the extent of the damage to the livestock or poultry and the amount of compensation claim awarded. The valuer must also state in the report whether or not the livestock or poultry was killed or injured by coyotes, wolves or dogs. You are responsible for filing an affidavit with the Clerk within 10 days.

What are the Maximum Amounts of Compensation?
Provincial regulations establish maximum amounts of compensation as follows:
• $200 per sheep/goat/swine
• $1,000 per head of cattle
• $500 per horse
• $1,000 per year for poultry of one owner
• $20 per rabbit, maximum of $1,000 per year
• $100 per fur-bearing animal
• $35 for bees; $75 for hive equipment

What if I do not agree with the municipal valuer’s report?
If you do not agree with the municipal valuer’s report, you may appeal to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in writing, within 30 days of receiving the valuer’s report. A cheque or money order of $25, payable to the “Minister of Finance” must accompany the appeal. The $25 fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld.

Where do I get more information on predation of livestock?
Further information can be found at OMAFRA’s website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/