Victoria By-law 11-044, s. 49(3) — Animal Responsibility Bylaw

On demand at any time during business hours, the poundkeeper must produce books of accounts and records for inspection by the Director of Finance or the Manager of Bylaw and Licensing Services. PART 3 – ANIMAL WELFARE Animal abandonment 8 The owner of an animal must not abandon the animal. Basic animal care requirements 9 The owner of an animal must ensure that the animal is provided with:

• Bylaw current to July, 2022. To obtain latest amendments, if any, contact Legislative Services at 250-361-0571.
• (a) clean, potable drinking water;
• (b) suitable food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth and the maintenance of normal body weight;
• (c) clean and disinfected food and water receptacles that are located so as to avoid contamination by excrement;
• (d) the opportunity for regular exercise sufficient to maintain good health; and
• (e) necessary veterinary care when the animal exhibits signs of pain, injury, illness or suffering. Outdoor shelter requirements 10(1) An owner of an animal must ensure that the animal has protection from all elements and must not allow the animal to suffer from hyperthermia, hypothermia, dehydration, discomfort, or exertion causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury. 10(2) A person must not keep an animal outside, unless the animal is provided with a shelter that provides
• (a) protection from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate to the animal's weight and type of coat,
• (b) sufficient space to allow the animal the ability to turn about freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a normal position, and
• (c) protection from the direct rays of the sun.