Bylaw Enforcement / Animal Control
The following County Bylaws are enforced through issuance of Summary Offence Tickets:
Alternative Voting Bylaw
Cat Bylaw
Civic Address Bylaw
Dog Bylaw
Livestock at Large Bylaw
Mobile Home Bylaw
Noise Bylaw
Waste Management Bylaw
Click here to view a list of fines for contravening these bylaws
Click here to view the Ministerial Order under the Summary Offence Act
- Dog Registration (County residents have the option to register their dog on a volunteer basis for a one-time fee of $25.00. The registration can be transferred to a subsequent dog, with the registration information updated. A fee of $5.00 is required for a replacement tag. If your dog has been picked up by Animal Control a tag must be purchased before it will be released.)
- Trap-Neuter-Return Program Click Here
- Lost and Found Dogs and Cats Click Here
- Noise - Please refer to our S5 Noise Bylaw
- Neighbours livestock out of fence - Please refer to our A2 Livestock At Large Bylaw
- Dangerous & Unsightly Premises - Please refer to our A.M. 1.4.15 Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Policy
- S1 Waste Management Bylaw - Illegal dumping, sorting or collection date in your area
If you are having a problem with raccoons or other wildlife, contact NS Lands and Forestry at 902-584-2229.
Bylaw Enforcement Officers are available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday except holidays. Emergency after-hours services for fierce and dangerous or injured animals is available between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. by calling the 902-532-8407 and leaving a message - calls will be checked periodically. Messages may be left outside of regular hours regarding non-emergency matters which will be responded to during regular working hours.
Bylaw Enforcement / Animal Control Officers are not available evenings or weekends but if the situation is an emergency (a serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action), please call RCMP and your information will be forwarded to a Bylaw Enforcement / Animal Control Officer.
Cruelty concerns/complaints such as abandonment, neglect or abuse must be reported to the Provincial SPCA Office at 902-835-4798 or toll-free 1-888-703-7722 or animals@spcans.ca