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Richmond Hill By-law 22-25, s. 2 — Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law

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2. A Dangerous Dog Notice shall contain the following restrictions and requirements:

  • a) the Dangerous Dog is Kept on the Property of its Owner either; i. within the Owner's DweUing Unit and under the Care and Control of an adult Person; or ii. confined in a fenced in area or Enclosure that prevents the Dangerous Dog from escaping or causing harm to any Person on or near the Property.
  • b) when the Dangerous Dog is not confined to the Owner's Dwelling Unit or Property; i. the Dangerous Dog has a Muzzle securely attached, and ii. the Dangerous Dog is under the Care and Control of an adult Person and on a leash that is of sufficient strength to hold the Dangerous Dog in place at all times;
  • c) the Dangerous Dog is Spayed or Neutered and that Proof of this is provided to the Director forthwith which may include a formal document, receipt, or certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian;
  • d) a "beware of dog" sign is conspicuously posted on the Owner's Property, and at every entrance to the Dwelling Unit;
  • e) the Dangerous Dog does not enter any designated Off Leash Dog Areas pursuant to the Park Use By-law No. 19-22;
  • f) that a Valid Microchip Implant is inserted in the Dangerous Dog within fourteen (14) A Dangerous Dog Notice shall contain the following restrictions and requirements: days of receipt of the Dangerous Dog Notice, and that the Owner's name and contact information is current and accessible, and that Proof of the Valid Microchip Implant is provided to the Director forthwith, which may include a formal document, receipt, or certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian;
  • g) a Dangerous Dog license is purchased annually in accordance with sub-
  • h) compliance with any other requirement imposed by the Director;
  • i) provide the following information to the Director: i. the new address and telephone number of the Owner within (2) business days of relocating or moving the Dangerous Dog to a different address; ii. notice within two (2) business days of the death of the Dangerous Dog; iii. provide notice forthwith if the Dangerous Dog is running at large or has Bitten or Attacked any Person or Domestic Animal.

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