Nova Scotia SPCA applauds the Town of Windsor for the creation of new progressive animal control bylaws

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nova Scotia (Wednesday, March 23, 2011) –– The Nova Scotia SPCA applauds the Town of Windsor for taking a proactive approach to their new dog bylaw. The Town of Windsor invited the Society to provide critical input. As a result of this joint effort, Windsor now has some of the most progressive bylaws in the province!

“This project represents the first collaboration of its kind and it is our hope that we can work with other municipalities in Nova Scotia to ensure that we address the gaps that currently exist between animal welfare and animal control. By working together, we can better address the needs of the communities that we all serve,” said Executive Director of the Nova Scotia SPCA, Kristin Williams.

The new dog bylaw includes an adoption pact, whereby animals that are retrieved by municipal officers and whose owner cannot be found will be turned over to the SPCA to be adopted. The SPCA, with a strategic commitment to no kill, will ensure that no animal will be euthanized because of lack of space. Additionally, the bylaw also references adherence to the Society’s Standards of Care and terms of engagement with SPCA special constables on matters related to cruelty investigations.

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38 Dog ByLaw 2011
Standards of Care

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ABOUT THE NOVA SCOTIA SPCA
Protecting animals from cruelty since 1877, the Nova Scotia SPCA is a registered charity, comprised of 11 Branches, which relies primarily on volunteers and donations to fund animal protection; care and rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane education. The Animal Cruelty Prevention Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws, making the Nova Scotia SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province. To learn more, visit www.spcans.ca.