HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-10 Minutes ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Animal
Shelter
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Services Officer
Dr. Julia Holt
Peter Klose, Animal Cat World
Don MacArthur, Councillor
Tara Stocker
Nick VanSeggelen
Donna MacKay, Secretary
Absent Were: Colleen Cochrane
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Dr. Bill Mingram
Nick VanSeggelen chaired the meeting
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Julia Holt, seconded by Laurie Davis
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held
on March 12, 2002 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2a. RENTAL OF SANTA SUITS
Tim's Rentals has Santa suits for rent if we decide to participate in the Photo with
Santa Program. Can also borrow suit from Social Committee. Laurie offered her
Santa Suit as well.
2b. MICROCHIP CLINIC
Dr. Mingram forwarded a document which stated that the CVO see microchipping
as a veterinary procedure. If we were only doing our own animals there would
not be a problem, however, to microchip other people's animals the CVO would
require that a veterinarian would be on site during the clinic. We would have to
notify all the local Animal Hospitals, two weeks in advance that we were holding
a clinic and we would also need to get a waiver from the CVO stating that we
would not be performing any examinations on the animals and that the event was
being held at a non accredited facility.
Animal Advisory Committee - 2 - April 10, 2002
3. OTHER BUSINESS
Sheila — Pet Adoption at Pet Smart May 4t" and 5t". Looking for volunteers to
help out —Tara volunteered for Saturday and Nick volunteered for Sunday.
Sheila suggested submitting a letter/photo to newspaper regarding Pet
Ownership Week in May.
Julia — Interested in By-law Enforcement regarding free running dogs.
Suggested composing a letter to publish in papers informing dog owners that
they are legally liable for any injuries or damages caused by their dog while they
run at large. Could combine with Responsible Pet Ownership Week.
Animal Enforcement Officers may give warning to owners of free running dogs
and they can be fined $130.00.
Julia also concerned about puppy mills. Suggestions were made to run Press
Releases regarding these subjects making residents aware of the situation.
Humane Society can be called if puppy mills are suspected in area. However, as
long as there is food, water and shelter there is very little they can do.
If we can get the message to the purchaser of these dogs that this is an
unhealthy environment, than maybe something can be done.
Julia would also be interested in hosting a Canine Good Neighbour Testing
Clinic. Orono is hosting one in June.
Peter mentioned the exotic pet by-law and after discussion and response from
the municipality's lawyer, it was decided not to amend the by-law because of
liability issues.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2:00 —ANTE ROOM
Chair
Donna MacKay, Secretary