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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD-55-98 '~ _' j ,J i 1 ~' THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Date: General Purpose and Administration Committee Monday, November 2, 1998 File # PaC[. Po Res. # G~ A - 505 -0;'3'"" Meeting: Report #: CD-55-98 CLARINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL By-law # Subject: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CD-55-98 be received for information. BACKGROUND The Animal Services Division was transferred from the Community Services Department to the Clerk's Department on December 4, 1995. Staff has undertaken a thorough review of the Policies and Procedures Manual of the Animal Services Division and updated this document to reflect the present circumstance. The following revisions have been made: . cosmetic changes for consistent wording throughout the document; . change in wording to reflect the organizational restructuring; . revised telephone numbers in the document; . amended wording to reflect changes in Provincial Legislation; . the use of the word "control" was deleted from all terminology for an improved "customer friendly" approach to providing our services; /ul j .iIlo, .. I I , j CD-55-98 - 2 - November 2, 1998 · deleted the Section from the document pertaining to the use of firearms by the Animal Services Officers since this section is redundant; and · an index was formulated and added to the document for ease of reference. The Clarington Animal Services Policies and Procedures Manual was then reviewed by the Animal Advisory Committee of which Dr. Ted Kilpatrick is a member and it was the general consensus that the revised document more appropriately meets the required standards for the effective and efficient operation of the municipality's animal shelter. It is therefore recommended: 1. THAT Report CD-55-98 be received for information. Respestfuflys bmitted, a ie Marano Acting Chief Administrative Officer MPK*PLS*hj Interested Parties: Animal Advisory Committee lu2 , " CLARINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL INDEX HANDLING COMPLAINTS SECTION 1 PAGE 1 OCCURRENCE REPORTS SECTION 2 PAGE 1 PATROL DUTIES SECTION 3 PAGE 1 ONTARIO HUMANE SOCIETY SECTION 4 PAGE 2 ANIMAL QUARANTINE SECTION 5 PAGE 2 ANIMAL EUTHANASIA SECTION 6 PAGE 3 PICK UP AND DIPOSAL OF ANIMAL CARCASSES SECTION 7 PAGE 3 ADOPTION SECTION 8 PAGE 4 ANIMALS FOR RESEARCH SECTION 9 PAGE 5 WILD LIFE AND TRAP RENTALS SECTION 10 PAGE 6 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY RESPONSE SECTION 11 PAGE 6 ENFORCEMENT SECTION 12 PAGE 8 HANDLING OF STRAY ANIMALS SECTION 13 PAGE 9 HANDLING OF INJURED DOGS SECTION 14 PAGE 9 / HANDLING DOG SHOOTING CALLS SECTION 15 PAGE 10 DAILY OCCURRENCE BOOK SECTION 16 PAGE 11 /03 ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY SECTION 17 PAGE 11 REPORT DAILY MAINTENANCE OF SECTION 18 PAGE 12 ANIMAL SHELTER MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES SECTION 19 PAGE 12 MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT SECTION 20 PAGE 12 DRUGS - T61 SECTION 21 PAGE 12 UNIFORMS SECTION 22 PAGE 13 /u4 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL CLARINGTON ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION 1 - HANDLING COMPLAINTS 1.1 All complaints received are recorded in the Daily Occurrence Book maintained at the animal shelter. Anonymous complaints WILL NOT be investigated. The following information is recorded: a) the name, address and phone number of the complainant b) the location of the incident and directions to the area c) the nature of the complaint d) time of the call Once this information has been entered in the Daily Occurrence Book an Animal Services Officer will be assigned to investigate and enter the outcome in the Daily Occurrence Book. SECTION 2 - OCCURRENCE REPORTS 2.1 An Occurrence Report is to be completed when a more detailed report is necessary. The Occurrence Report shall: a) have the Daily Occurrence Book file number included in the report b) be submitted within 48 hours of an incident to the Deputy Clerk c) be filed both numerically (the white copy), and alphabetically (the yellow copy) and the pink shall be sent to the Clerk's Department for their files. SECTION 3 -PATROL DUTIES 3.1 The Officers are required to conduct pro-active patrols whenever possible. 3.2 When leaving for a designated area the Animal Services Officers shall advise the Clerk's Department only if the animal shelter is left vacant and the phones are posted to the Clerk's Department. 3.3 Except in cases of necessity all patrols shall be single Officer patrols. If the assistance of another Officer is needed the dispatcher at the animal shelter will note the time and location for further follow-up. 3.4 The Officer on patrol will maintain a daily log of all calls made and calls requiring follow-up the next day. ! U J POLICY & PROCEDURE 2 ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION 4 - ONTARIO HUMANE SOCIETY 4.1 The Region of Durham has the services of a Humane Society investigator. The Ontario Humane Society offices are located in Port Hope and in Oshawa. For this reason first response is often handled by the Animal Services Officers or the Durham Regional Police. 4.2 The Police are designated and empowered to act as agents for the Society and for this reason any investigations which would require the services of the Humane Society are under Police control. 4.3 The Police Constable on the scene is the Senior Officer in charge. The involvement of the Animal Services Officer is to be restricted to that of assistance only. Under no circumstances will the Animal Services Officer offer to take charge of an animal. 4.4 In the event the Police decide to impound an animal or a group of animals, the Animal Services Officer may, upon request, provide the Constable with the names and numbers of the Municipality's Poundkeeper or any other such agency as may be required. The Animal Services Officer may not make any calls or arrangements. This is to be done by the Regional Police. 4.5 Where it has been determined that an animal must be destroyed in the interest of human safety or to save it from undue suffering the Constable in charge shall be responsible for the destruction of the animal. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is protected from liability, but this protection does not apply to the Animal Services Officer. SECTION 5 - ANIMAL QUARANTINE 5.1 General public calling in from any area of the municipality regarding an animal bite or scratch must be advised that they are bound by law to report the incident to the Durham Regional Health Unit. The incident information shall be forwarded to the Regional Health Unit. 5.2 If the animal which has bitten is a stray, it is important to establish if the animal is still in the area. If it is, the Animal Services Officer must be dispatched immediately to try and bring the animal back to the animal shelter. The Animal Services Officer will fill out an Animal Bite Report for the Durham Regional Health Unit. 5.3 While the animal is in quarantine the Officers shall note any changes in the health or disposition of the animal and report such change immediately to the Durham Regional Health Unit. / lJ 0 POLICY & PROCEDURE 3 ANIMAL SERVICES 5.4 For any bite the animal which has bitten may be quarantined at the owner's residence or at the Animal Shelter as directed by the Regional Health Department and may be released to the owner only after it has been released by the Public Health Inspector. 5.5 If the animal which has bitten or scratched is a stray it will be quarantined at the animal shelter until released by the Regional Health Department. 5.6 See waiver -Quarantine Waiver to be signed when the animal is received at the animal shelter. If the animal is owned, the quarantine period is at no cost to the owner. The owner is notified of the release date after a Health Inspector has released the animal from the animal shelter. Where the owner does not pick up the animal on the release date, he/she then becomes liable for all applicable fees in accordance with the By-laws, up to three (3) days, after which the animal will be euthanized. 5.7 In the event the owner does not claim the animal after its release from the confinement, the following procedure has been established to protect the interests of the animal, the owner, and protect any legal liability on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington. a) a phone call is to be made to the home of the owner of the animal b) the Animal Services Officer will attend at the last known address of the owner of the dog and, verbally or in writing ask the person to contact the animal shelter as soon as possible, notifying them that after three (3) days the animal becomes the property of the Municipality. 5.8 All records involving animal quarantine shall be kept on file with the quarantine order received from the Durham Regional Health Unit. SECTION 6 - ANIMAL EUTHANASIA 6.1 Unaccepted animals or animals not suitable for adoption or for research will be euthanized only AFTER they have been offered to a S.P.C.A. organization and rejected. 6.2 The officers will contact a Veterinary Clinic to arrange such euthanasia. SECTION 7 - PICKUP AND DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL CARCASSES 7.1 Carcasses found on Highway 401, 115, 35 and 2 are usually removed by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario office which can be contacted in Port Hope at (905) 885-6381. The Regional Works Department pick up carcasses on all regional roads. All animals. carcasses on the remaining roadways within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington will be removed by the Animal Services Officers and domestic animals scanned for microchips. I u I POLICY & PROCEDURE 4 ANIMAL SERVICES 7.2 Persons requesting that the municipality remove their own animal carcasses from their property other than livestock and wild life will be charged the applicable fees and taxes for said service. 7.3 The local veterinarians are charged a fee for the removal of carcasses from their property other than livestock and wild life and will be charged the applicable fees and taxes for said service. 7.4 A copy of the Cadaver Removal Report must be submitted to the Deputy Clerk and, in turn, an invoice will be issued. SECTION 8 - ADOPTION 8.1 Animals will be accepted and put up for adoption if the following criteria is met: a) age of the animal b) the health of the animal c) the general disposition and ability to adjust to new surroundings a) only pets owned by residents of the Municipality of Clarington may be accepted for adoption, all applicable fees must be paid: the person releasing the animal will sign for the Release b) once the animal is released into our custody and a receipt for the animal is signed, the animal is under our jurisdiction and can be adopted or euthanized c) the animal may be sold to research only if prior permission has been given by the previous owner d) the person signing the Release for Adoption must be advised that the animal cannot be guaranteed placement e) the Animal Services Officers should attempt to gain as much information as possible about the animal's disposition and any relevant veterinary records should be requested f) the animal should be evaluated by the Animal Services Officer to determine whether it meets our adoption criteria g) the owner should be advised that the animal could still be rejected during the evaluation at the animal shelter, animals which have behavioral problems will not be placed in homes by the animal shelter, we do not place pregnant animals and we do not accommodate an owner's request for euthanasia. !~8 POLICY & PROCEDURE 5 ANIMAL SERVICES 8.2 When an animal which is brought into our care is claimed, adopted or disposed of, an entry must be made in the Pound Book, note: all pound records must be kept for a minimum of two (2) years and be available for inspection by the Veterinary Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture. 8.3 Where an animal is being claimed, the Animal Services Officers shall consult records of previous impounds in assessing any fines. The Officers shall also insure that the animal has been licensed for the current year before the animal is allowed to leave the facility. (Because of previous problems, the Officers will accept cash, interac, visa or master card.) 8.4 When an animal is being adopted a shelter receipt is made out in the name of the new owner with the current address and phone number. The owner will pay all applicable adoption fees plus G.S.T. (The Officers shall insure that animals released for adoption will have had a first set of vaccinations prior to their release.) 8.5 It is policy that we will not knowingly adopt out any pet to a resident who has already indicated that they have a dog or cat of the opposite sex which has not been neutered. The officer will explain to the person wishing to purchase the animal that we are trying to control the unwanted pets being born and would be glad to provide them with an animal when they can prove to us that their current animal has been neutered. 8.6 Whenever possible, animals up for adoption which do not have previous records of vaccinations will be given one vaccination prior to adoption. 8.7 Where, within seven calendar days of an animal being adopted and having been certified in writing as seriously ill by a veterinarian, the owner of the adopted animal may return it to the animal shelter and the adoption fee will be refunded. Any money to be refunded will be done by cheque through the Treasury Department. NO CASH REFUNDS. Any money received by Animal Services Officers shall be put through the animal shelter receipt book. The animal may then be euthanized by a veterinarian. 8.8 Animals will be adopted on a first come, first served basis, they will not be held for prospective owners. 8.9 Persons adopting an animal shall be required to sign the Adoption Waiver Book before taking the animal. SECTION 9 - ANIMALS FOR RESEARCH 9.1 The Municipality is required by Provincial Legislation, the Animals for Research Act, to sell cats and dogs to licensed research facilities. The Animal Services Officers shall familiarize themselves with the legislative requirements. 9.2 The Animal Services Officers shall ensure that all records of receipts are properly kept. / U 9 POLICY & PROCEDURE 6 ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION 10 - WILD LIFE AND TRAP RENTALS 10.1 Wild animals, birds, etc. that do not fall under the responsibility of the animal shelter shall be directed to the Ministry of Natural Resources at 571-3211. 10.2 The animal shelter does make available to residents of the Municipality humane traps for a deposit and a daily rental fee. A receipt is given to the persons renting the trap, indicating the deposit paid and the rental fee charged, plus 8.S.T. 10.3 The Animal Services Officers will remove traps only if the animal is suspected of being rabid or is a skunk. In all other cases, the person renting the trap is encouraged to remove the animal and return the trap to the animal shelter. The person renting the trap must sign a Trap Rental Agreement and a copy is filed at the animal shelter. 10.4 If the complainant does not wish to make use of the humane trap, he/she shall be directed to a private pest control service and advised that the Animal Services Officer has no legal right to handle such problems on private property. 10.5 Residents who complain of problems of stray cats on their own property can request the rental of a humane trap. The resident is within his or her right to use the trap on their own property as long as the cat which has been trapped is surrendered to the animal shelter. SECTION 11 - CALLS FOR SERVICE AND AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY RESPONSE 11.1 Request for Animal Services Officers' service are prioritized as follows: a) an animal seriously endangering the public b) a seriously injured domestic animal where the owners are unknown or unavailable c) confined or stray dogs, depending on the circumstances d) wild-life and traps e) warnings f) road kills 11.2 One Animal Services Officer shall be assigned Ncall outH duty and be available by phone for the Clarington Fire Department dispatch BUT NOT ON 911 LINE. 11.3 DOMESTIC ANIMALS (DOGS AND CATS) Injured with no identification or no owner present a) Between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday and 3:00 p.m. Saturday to 7:00 a.m. Monday and all statutory holidays proceed to b) . POLICY & PROCEDURE 7 ANIMAL SERVICES c) If all efforts to call the animal services officers fail, direct the caller to contact the Newcastle Veterinary Clinic at 987-3816 or the Whitby Veterinary Clinic emergency number at 576-3031. d) If further assistance is required call Durham Regional Police 579-1520. Potentially rabid dogs and cats in contact with humans a) Between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday and 3:00 p.m. Saturday to 7:00 a.m. Monday and all statutory holidays proceed to b) . b) The Clarington Fire Department dispatcher will call the HOn CallHofficer on her cellular telephone. c) If all efforts to call the Animal Services Officers fail, direct the caller to contact the Newcastle Veterinary Clinic at 987-3816 or the Whitby Veterinary Clinic emergency number at 576-3031. d) If further assistance is required call Durham Regional Police 579-1520. Aggressive (Biting) Dog a) call Durham Regional Police at 579-1520. Questions? Call the animal shelter during the next regular business day 623-7651. Injured wildlife (Raccoons, Skunks, Birds etc) a) call a Veterinary Clinic for assistance. Nuisance Animals (Skunks, Squirrels etc.) a) Individual may rent a trap from Animal Services the next regular business day. Or, direct home owner to call a Pest Control Company. THIS IS NOT A FREE SERVICE. Questions? Call the Clerk's Department during the next regular business day 623-7651. Livestock (Cattle, Horses and Sheep etc.) a) All calls should be directed to a Municipal Poundkeeper. b) If no response, call Durham Regional Police at 579-1520. Questions? Call the animal shelter during the next regular business day 623-7651. I I . . POLICY & PROCEDURE 8 ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION 12 - ENFORCEMENT 12.1Animal Services Officers are responsible for the enforcement of the Animal By-laws of the Municipality. Charges under those By-laws are related to: a) animals running at large b) unlicensed dogs and failing to affix licence c) the keeping of more than three of any single species d) the keeping of wild-life or exotic animals e) the keeping of livestock on non agricultural property f) the operation of a kennel without a license g) excessive noise generated from animals. 12.2 Owners of animals found to be in contravention of the Municipal Animal By-laws may either be given a verbal or written caution before charges are laid; or charged in the first instance. The charge is only to be laid if the offence is witnessed by the Animal Services Officer or if the complainant who witnessed the offence is prepared to attend Court to give evidence; in such cases a charge is only to be laid when, based on his/her investigation, the Animal Services Officer believes that an offence has been committed. 12.3 Any person reporting an infraction under the Animal Services By-laws must provide their full name, address and phone number and a complete statement of offence to the investigating officer. 12.4 Every infraction is to be investigated and the complainant reporting the infraction is to be advised of the action taken when requested to do so. 12.5 All investigations resulting in legal action being taken must be forwarded to the Deputy Clerk and all reports are to be submitted within seven working days. 12.6 The Municipal Law Enforcement Officers are responsible for co- ordinating the prosecution of charges laid by Animal Services Officers. A photocopy of every Provincial Offence notice and summons issued by the Animal Services Officer is to be forwarded to the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer within seven working days. The report shall include: case history, photographs taken, copies of all witness statements and any other supporting documentation. 12.7 The Animal Services Officers are to keep accurate records of daily work and investigations by way of a log book supplied. Also provide relevant information respecting offenses and attend court for the purpose of presenting evidence. 12.8 Court dates are established by the Provincial Court and a copy of the coming court dates is to be posted at the animal shelter. ! I 2 \ , . . POLICY & PROCEDURE 9 ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION 13 - HANDLING OF STRAY ANIMALS 13.1 All animals which are either stray or brought into the animal shelter fall into our legal jurisdiction and are protected under the provincial Statutes or the Dog Licensing By-law and shall be handled in the following manner: a) The animal is to be impounded for 5 days exclusive of Sundays, holidays and the day on which it is brought into the animal shelter. b) All stray animals entering the animal shelter will be registered in the Pound log book supplied by the Pound Inspector containing the following information: 1) breed, sex, colour, approximate age and weight 2) date, time the animal was turned in or picked up and returned to the shelter 3) the location 4) any identification, colour, tattoo, or scanned for microchips 5) the general health of the animal on admittance 6) any fees paid 7) the signature of the Animal Services Officer receiving the animal 8) name and phone number of person bringing in the stray animal c) If the owner is known, the officer will attempt to make contact by telephone or go to the last known address and leave a verbal or written message as to the whereabouts of the animal and be advised of the policy if they fail to pick up this pet. d) If the owner lives outside the Municipality the appropriate animal shelter will be requested to go to the address and leave a message. e) The minimum redemption limit can only be ignored when the Animal Services Officer, in consultation with the veterinarian, believe that due to the animal's injuries it must, for humane reasons, be euthanized without delay. SECTION 14 - HANDLING OF INJURED DOGS 14.1 All dogs must be properly recorded ensuring all information is accurate, noting that immediate veterinarian service is mandatory. Dogs picked up by Animal Services are to be recorded by the veterinarian and all information is to be forwarded to the animal shelter as soon as possible. / i 3 . . POLICY & PROCEDURE 10 ANIMAL SERVICES 14.2 If during regular hours the dog's owner is known, the Animal Services Officer will contact the animal shelter to request that the dog owner be contacted and be made aware that the dog is on its way to a veterinarian for emergency first aid care. 14.3 If the owner is unknown, the dog will be taken directly to a veterinarian for emergency first aid care. 14.4 During the hours that Animal Services staff are not on duty, the After Hours Emergency response procedure comes into effect (See section 11.3) . 14.5 When an injured dog has entered upon private property, the owner of the property must be requested to provide authorization to pick up the injured dog. Where the property owner is unavailable, the Animal Services Officer is to request Police assistance. Only in extreme cases will the Animal Services Officers enter onto private property to remove the dog for medical care. 14.6 The veterinarian will provide, following evaluation of the dog's condition, necessary treatment until ownership is determined or euthanasia. 14.7 No dog shall be returned to the owner until redemption fees and veterinary fees have been paid in full. 14.8 Any injured dog suspected of killing/injuring livestock is to be reported to the Clerk's Department immediately giving impounding information and if known, owner information. The Clerk's Department will then contact a Municipal Livestock Valuer for investigation. 14.9 All information is to be recorded in the Daily Occurrence Book. SECTION 15 - HANDLING DOG SHOOTING CALLS 15.1 When Animal Services Officers are notified at the animal shelter of a dog shooting incident, the Animal Services Officer shall document all information pertaining to the call in the Daily Occurrence Book prior to attending to the call. 15.2 When an Animal Services Officer is notified of a dog shooting incident and is on patrol, the Officer shall document all information pertaining to the call and record this information in the Daily Occurrence Book upon return to the animal shelter. 15.3 Once an Animal Services Officer attends at the location of the shooting, the Animal Services Officer shall remove any dog carcasses and attempt to capture any other dogs that may have been involved in the shooting. 15.4 If the dog is suspected of killing/injuring livestock, the Animal Services Officer shall provide to the owner of the livestock the name and phone number of a Municipal Livestock Valuer and refer him/her to the Clerk's Department for any further information. I i 4 . ' POLICY & PROCEDURE 11 ANIMAL SERVICES 15.5 Prior to returning to the animal shelter, an Animal Services Officer are to take all dogs directly to a veterinarian for emergency first aid care. 15.6 After obtaining veterinary assistance the Animal Services Officer will return to the animal shelter to record all information in the Daily Occurrence Book and, if the dog(s) was dead on arrival, record the animal(s) as such. 15.7 The Animal Services Officer will then notify the Clerk's Department to contact Municipal Livestock Valuer for investigation. 15.8 The Animal Services Officer will make every effort to identify the owner of the dog(s) and refer all inquiries to the Clerk's Department. 15.9 The Animal Services Officer will then forward, as soon as possible, all information pertaining to the dog shooting incident to the Deputy Clerk. SECTION 16 -DAILY OCCURRENCE BOOK 16.1 All calls regarding requests for the services of the Animal Services Officers will be recorded in the Daily Occurrence Book. Officers respond to calls according to priority. The Officers in turn record the results of their investigations in the Daily Occurrence Book. 16.2 The Daily Occurrence Book provides the basis for being able to provide statistics on the monthly report as to what activities or types of calls and services the animal shelter is providing. The Animal Services Officers record all warnings given regarding infractions under the By-laws in the Daily Occurrence Book. 16.3 The Daily Occurrence Book is also a source of information if the complainant calls back to ask what was done in regards to their complaint. General information is given however, records regarding names, etc. are CONFIDENTIAL. SECTION 17 - ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT 17.1 The Senior Animal Services Officer shall prepare the Animal Services Monthly Report and submit it to the Deputy Clerk by the first Friday of every month for the previous month's activities. / i J POLICY & PROCEDURE 12 ANIMAL SERVICES SECTION 18 - DAILY MAINTENANCE OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER 18.1 The kennel and run area is to be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of once a day. In the event of hot weather the procedure may be repeated. All night soils will be disposed of in a manner prescribed by existing health and safety regulations. 18.2 The office area is to be kept clean and neat, items such as patrol jackets and boots are to be stored away and a professional image maintained. 18.3 All garbage is to be disposed of in the dumpster and not stored adjacent to the animal shelter. 18.4 Where repair to the building is required, the Animal Services Officer will contact the Deputy Clerk who will liaise with the Property Manager. SECTION 19 -MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES 19.1 Vehicles are to be washed and disinfected as required. The vehicles shall be fuelled by an Animal Services Officer whenever necessary at the Public Works Depot. 19.2 Before a vehicle is taken out for the first time in a shift, the Animal Services Officer shall conduct a circle check of the vehicle to ensure that all the required equipment is on board and that all lights are operating properly. 19.3 All Animal Services Officers shall report vehicle defects that may hinder the safety of the Animal Services Officers and reliability of the vehicles. The Deputy Clerk shall be advised as soon as possible and shall arrange for repairs. SECTION 20 -MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT 20.1 Prior to using equipment or when equipment such as traps have been returned, the Animal Services Officer shall inspect it for damage and, when necessary, shall effect repairs. 20.2 In the event the equipment is beyond repair, the Deputy Clerk shall be advised. SECTION 21 -DRUGS, T61 21.1 The euthanasia drug T61 is to be locked in a drug box and all usage to be recorded immediately in the drug register which is maintained at the animal shelter. 21.2 All Animal Services Officers must be qualified by a Veterinarian in the use of T61. / /10 . I POLICY & PROCEDURE 13 ANIMAL SERVICES 21.3 The Animal Services Officers are permitted to euthanize only wild life that has been injured or becomes a nuisance in the urban areas of the Municipality, as well as feral cats. SECTION 22 - UNIFORMS 22.1 Uniforms for Animal Services Officers shall be allocated as per the most current collective agreement. I I I