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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 7, 1983.
CD-64-83 Our File: 56. 12.2.
SUBJECT: FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING THE PRODUCTION OF VALID
RABIES CERTIFICATES WITH THE ISSUING OF DOG LICENCES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That this report be received for information.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
Council , at the meeting of Monday, October 11th 1983, passed the following
resolution:
Resolution #C-761-83
Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard
THAT the Clerk investigate and report to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee on the feasibility
of requiring proof of rabies vaccine with the issuing
of dog licences, and further that the Clerk confer with
the local veterinarians as to the possibility of a
mutual effort to address the very serious concern of
increased incidence of rabies.
"CARRIED"
Dog licensing is an activity carried on by the municipality pursuant to
provisions of the Dog Licensing and Live Stock and Poultry Protection Act.
Part 1 of the Act relates specifically to Dog Licensing and, permits
municipalities to pass by-laws to require the registration and licensing of
all dogs and to impose fees. There is nothing in this Act, which permits a
municipality to require the production of a valid rabies certificate as part of the
licensing process. Therefore, requiring the production of a certificate would not
be feasible and might hinder the licensing process itself.
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With respect to the second part of the resolution, I noted, the production
of a letter (copy attached) in the Canadian Statesman, directed to all owners
of dogs and cats in the Region, inviting such owners to attend a special
rabies clinic to be held on Saturday, October 29th 1983. This clinic does
address the concerns raised by members of Council about the increase in
the incidence of rabies. A
Finally, on the subject of rabies and dog licensing, I would advise, that
beginning with the 1984 dog licensing year, a new form will be used (copy
attached). Coincidentally, this new form incorporates rabies information
within it, and where a licenced animal is involved in a biting incident,
staff can determine very quickly whether the dog has been vaccinated.
Finally, as part of an information and ready reference program, the
information will be prepared, cross-referenced by owners name and licence
. number, and copies of the licence number system distributed to Regional
Health, Regional Police, Animal Control , and the Fire Department for
their information in emergency situations.
Respectfully submitted ,
David W. Oakes , B.A. , A.M.C.T. ,
/DWO/ms n Clerk.
Attachments (2)
October 28, 1983.
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October 6,1983 Durham Veterl ry Clinic;
Dear Sir: East Oshawa Animal
Please find enclosed a re- Hospital; MacKay Animal
vised list of the veterinary Clinic; Oshawa Animal
facilities in the Pickering, Hospital; ftosebank Animal
Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Hospital; Sheridan Veteri-
Bowmanville area that will be nary Clinic; Taunton Road
participating in the province Animal Hospital; Wilson Road
wide rabies clinic to be held on Veterinary Office.
Saturday, October 29th from
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Some
veterinary facilities will be
included here that were not on
the list from the Ontario
Veterinary Association
because of time constraints,
but they will be participating.
In addition, we would like
the public to be aware that
although the animals will, be
vaccinated for rabies, they
will NOT be given physical
examinations.Also,rabbies is
not the only vaccine an animal
should receive on an annual
basis. Proper veterinary care
should include a yearly
physical evaluation. Dogs
should receive annual
vaccines for distemper, hepa-
titis, parainfluenza, leptospi-
rosis, and parvovirus as well
as rabies. Cats should receive
vaccines for rhinotracheitis,
calici virus, and feline
distemper. Also, we
recommend an examination of
the animals stool for intestinal
parasites.
We stress that these clinics
have become necessary due to
the alarming increase of
rabies -in this province, and
the number of people that
have been bitten by
unvaccinated animals. But
these clinics are far from ideal
for the animals sake,they are
primarily for the human
health hazard that
unvaccinated animals
present. Do not assume that
the animal has been properly
cared for because "he had his
rabies shot."These clinics are
not a recommended regime
for proper animal health care.
If you have further
questions, please contact me
at 416-655-3811.
Thank you,
Thank you,
Respectfully,
James L.Wells,B.S.,D.V.M.
Box 24,Brooklin,Ont.
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Participating veterinarians
in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby,
Oshawa,Bowmanville:
Ajax Animal Hospital; Baker
Animal Clinic; Bowmanville
Veterinary Clinic; Brooklin
Veterinary Hospital; Brooklin
Village Animal Hospital;
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DOG
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YEAR 1984
iJ THE CORPORATION OF THE
F TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
Paragraphs 2(iii) and (vi) of The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
< By-law No. 78-41 entitled "A By-law to provide for the licensing and
registration of dogs and for regulating the running at large of dogs"
provides that:
2(iii) No person shall keep or maintain (vi) No person shall permit a
any dog in the Town of Newcastle dog owned by him to run
unless such dog has been licensed at large, at any time,
and registered under the provisions in the Town of Newcastle.
of this by-law and has on a collar j
to which is affixed a dog tag ;
issued for the current year for the
said dog.
MACHINE CODES
CS Cash Payment Cash Register Validation Official Receipt
CQ Cheque Payment
(Receipt is not valid unless
cheque in honoured)
PLEASE PRINT
ISSUED TO
ADDRESS owner POSTAL CODE
ADDRESS ON PREVIOUS
LICENCE IF DIFFERENT
DATE 1984 TELEPHONE
This is to certify that in consideration of payment of the fee as
shown below and subject to the provisions of any By-law now enacted
or which may hereafter be enacted,*,; the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Newcastle hereby ,grants permission to the person
named herein, to own and keep a dog as described below.
MALE 0 NEUTERED MALE 0 FEMALE O SPAYED FEMALE O
BREED LICENCE FEE ;
COLOUR
NAME TOTAL
VALID RABIES CERTIFICATE O
THIS LICENCE EXPIRES ON THE 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER 1984
LICENCE AND
TAG NO.
K. Campbell , C.A., B. Com.
Treasurer.
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