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Please note that dogs in the LSD Chaleur Region fall under the Department of Environment and Local Government and are held for 48 hours only, exclusive of weekends and holidays. There is no provision in the LSD area for stray cats. City of Bathurst by-laws mandate a holding period of 5 days. However, if the animal is severely injured or ill and all reasonable attempts to reach the owner has failed we can humanely euthanise the animal to end its suffering. City of Bathurst by-laws also cover stray cats and both dogs and cats must be licensed. Due to the limited time for holding in both the LSD areas and City of Bathurst we are not able to post pictures of all strays brought in. Please call us at 548-8537 if you have lost your dog or cat in the City of Bathurst or LSD Chaleur Region ASAP. Time can be crucial if your pet is lost, ill or injured. |
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I AM YOUR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I am your animal control officer. I am not the dreaded "Dog Catcher" or the "Murderer" you call me. I'm not the one who allows your pet to roam the streets, to contract diseases from other free roaming animals, to be hit by passing motorists or poisoned by rotting garbage. I am the one who must look into those sick, pain-glazed eyes, try to remove the animal without causing it further pain and then humanely "put it to sleep" to end its suffering. I'm not the one who allows your pet to breed, then dumps the unwanted puppies and kittens on the roadsides and in the shelters. I'm the one who must find the tiny animals before they die of starvation, exposure or disease and as an act of mercy, put them down when no room or hope is left. It hurts me to be forced to kill hundreds of animals each year but, because of your irresponsibility, I have no choice. I'm not the one who abandons unwanted animals on farm roads, telling myself some friendlier farmer will surely take them in and give them a good home. But I am the one who picks up the frightened animal who waits in vain for its beloved master, wondering why it has been abandoned. I am the one who must help that friendly farmer trap, tranquilize or kill that animal because it has begun to roam in packs with other abandoned hungry animals, killing livestock, fowl or game. I am not the one who breeds and fights dogs in the name of "sport". But I am the one who fights the breeder's and participants, and pick up dead and dying animals left behind. I'm not the one who keeps a pet confined in an area too small; without food, water, or exercise. But I must deal with the irresponsible owner who does. I'm not the one who refuses to spend time and money to keep up with regular inoculations that all pets require. But I am the one who must pick up a sick animal that is dying from a preventable disease. So remember, the next time your child is bitten by a stray dog, your trash is dumped and scattered, your pet is lost, stolen, poisoned or hit by a car, it is the Animal COntrol Officer you call, not the "dog catcher". The next time your pet is picked up, or you're cited for neglecting or abusing it, remember that I am only trying to get you to fulfill your responsibility to your pet, your neighbor and yourself. Do not scorn me. Respect me, for I am the product of owner irresponsibility. I love animals, and I do care. ANONYMOUS www.acofunstop.com |
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CITY OF BATHURST LICENSING STRUCTURE LICENSE FEE Unspayed Female Dog $35 Spayed Female Dog $10 Uneutered Male Dog $35 Neutered Male Dog $10 Indoor Cat $5 Outdoor Cat $5 Replacement Tag $2 Dangerous/Guard Dog $200 Senior Discount 20% Late Fee after March 31st add $10 to stated fee It is an offence to fail to license your animal in any given year and are subject to fines of $50 for each animal that is not registered. Please Note: Barn cats on a recognized farm are exempt from the license fee but must be registered and vaccinated. Service dogs are exempt from the license fee but must be registered and vaccinated. All dogs and outdoor cats must also be vaccinated in the city of Bathurst. Only indoor cats are exempt, however, all animals must be licensed. Licenses are good for the calender year only and expire December 31st of the given year. Vaccines are good for a year from the actual date of administration. Please have your vaccine records ready, as well as, your proof of spay/neuter. Should you not have your vaccine records with you we will license your animal with a 30 day notice to show your vaccine records or a fine may be issued for non compliance. |
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LSD CHALEUR LICENSING STRUCTURE LICENSE FEE UNSPAYED FEMALE DOG $10 SPAYED FEMALE DOG $5 UNEUTERED MALE DOG $5 NEUTERED MALE DOG $5 CATS NOT APPLICABLE Please Note: Dogs in LSD Chaleur must be vaccinated for rabies. Please have proof of vaccines and spay when you register. We are not mandated by the province to take in stray cats and receive no funds from the province for this. We will take stray cats from LSD Chaleur if brought to the shelter and only if we have room. We charge a set fee of $10 per cat. |
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Fines, Boarding and Impound Fees When your animal is picked up at large there are fees which you may pay in addition to any licenses. Impound Fee $25 Boarding $10/day Fines 1st Offence $50 2nd Offence $75 3rd Offence $100 Subsequent Offences $100 Before you can claim your animal you will be required to pay all fees related to your animal prior to the animal being releases to you. |
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PLEASE NOTE! Licences for cats and dogs in the City of Bathurst can now only be purchased at the shelter or from your Animal Control Officer. You can no longer purchase your tags at City Hall. We are open Tuesday through to Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. If you have no means of transportation you can call us to make arrangements for the Animal Control Officer to drop off your tag to your home. Please have proof of spay/neuter and vaccines available at all times as we cannot sell you a license without them. The shelter has access to a debit machine, however, the Animal Control Officer can only accept cash transactions on the road. You are also able to call the shelter directly to purchase your tags over the phone with Visa or M/C and we can mail or deliver your tags to you by the next business day. If you have any other questions please feel free to call us at 548-8537 or fax 548-5811. Licenses for the LSD Chaleur area are also available at the shelter or from the Animal Conrol Officer. You can also purchase them at the Service New Brunswick Office or the Dept. of Environment and Local Government. |
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License Fee for Dogs and Cats City of Bathurst Unneutered Male or Unspayed Female Dog $35.00 Neutered Male or Spayed Female Dog $10.00 Cat male or female, indoor or outdoor $5.00 Late Fee after March 31 add $10.00 to above prices. If you owned a dog or cat prior to March 31st of any year this will apply. This fee does not apply if you are a new owner after March 31st but keep in mind that all dogs and cats must be registered within 10 days of ownership or a fine may be imposed for failure to do so in addition to the cost of the licenses. Failure to register or vaccinate your dog or cat can result in a fine of $50 to $100 to to be added to the regular licensing fees. Owners must show proof of vaccination and spay/neuter for dogs before a license will be issued. Only "indoor cats" are exempt from vaccinations. Any cat which regularly leaves the confines of his/her owners home must also be vaccinated. Rural Dog Control in the LSD Chaleur area also requires the licensing of all dogs. Fees for a male and spayed female is $5.00. The fee for an unspayed female is $10.00. Dogs in the rural areas of New Brunswick must also be vaccinated for Rabies. There is currently no licensing for cats in the rural areas although you may purchase a Bathurst tag for identifying purpose only. |