Winnipeg : Règlement no 92/2013, art. 16.2 — Subject to this section, the owner of a dog daycare that is located in the City of Winnipeg must, or cause his, her or their staff to added 5/2022

Subject to this section, the owner of a dog daycare that is located in the City of Winnipeg must, or cause his, her or their staff to added 5/2022

• (a) ensure that all dogs that are attending at the dog daycare for the first time are assessed before being admitted to a playgroup;
• (b) maintain a client tracking system that includes
• (i) records of up-to-date vaccinations;
• (ii) emergency contacts, and
• (iii) basic information regarding each dog that attends the dog daycare;
• (c) prohibit all female dogs that are known to be in heat (estrus) from participating in any multiple-dog playgroups; By-law No. 92/2013 20
• (d) prohibit shock collars and harnesses from being used on any dogs that are participating in playgroups;
• (e) ensure that all staff are trained to understand dog behaviour and playgroup management;
• (f) have emergency plans in place and provide staff training for
• (i) dog veterinary emergencies;
• (ii) fires;
• (iii) power outages; and
• (iv) breaking up dog fights;
• (g) use separate areas to separate large dogs from small dogs by size for play groups;
• (h) ensure that the following minimum size of play area is provided:
• (i) 20 square feet per dog for a small dog play area; and
• (ii) 35 square feet per dog for a large dog play area;
• (i) ensure that multiple-dog play groups maintain a minimum staff to dog ratio of
• (i) one staff member for every 25 small dogs; and
• (ii) one staff member for every 20 large dogs.
• (j) ensure that climate control systems are put in place and are used so that the facility has fresh air circulation and safe temperatures at all times;
• (k) ensure that safe indoor construction materials are used throughout the facility that allow for proper sanitation;
• (l) have formalized cleaning and sanitizing processes for the facility; and
• (m) ensure that dog rest areas are provided. amended 90/2022 By-law No. 92/2013 21 PART 2 – CATS Definitions 17 Notwithstanding subsection 2(1), in this Part, “animal” means a dog, cat or commercial animal; “running at large”, in reference to a cat, means that the cat is not
• (a) on its owner’s property;
• (b) on other property with the consent of the owner or occupant;
• (c) securely confined in a vehicle or other enclosure; or
• (d) securely leashed. Owner’s care responsibilities amended 73/2022 18(1) Subject to this section, the owner of a cat that is in the City of Winnipeg must
• (a) ensure that, if the cat is over the age of six months, it is sterilized unless a valid licence for an unsterilized cat has been issued for the cat;
• (b) ensure that the cat does not run at large;
• (c) ensure that, except when it is
• (i) on the owner’s property; or
• (ii) on the property of another person who has consented to the presence of the unleashed cat; the cat is at all times kept on a leash that is never longer than 20 feet in length and no longer that 6 feet in length when the cat is on a street, on a path or any other place that is not an open space or when people or other animals are within 20 feet of the cat;
• (d) subject to subsection (2), ensure that the cat has been vaccinated for rabies and, where requested to do so by an enforcement officer, provide a certificate of vaccination demonstrating this fact;
• (e) where the cat defecates on any property other than the property of the owner, cause the excrement to be removed immediately in a sanitary manner;
• (f) ensure that the cat does not damage public or private property belonging to someone other than the owner; By-law No. 92/2013 22
• (g) ensure that the cat does not bite, wound or otherwise injure any individual or animal;
• (h) ensure that the cat does not upset garbage cans and other waste receptacles, or scatter the contents of waste receptacles; and
• (i) ensure that a female cat that is in heat is confined on the owner’s property during the entire period that she is in heat. 18(2) The requirement set out in clause (1)(c) ( vaccination for rabies) does not apply to the owner of a cat who can provide a written statement from a veterinarian declaring that vaccinating the cat for rabies is not advisable for medical reasons. Cat licence mandatory 19(1) Subject to this By-law, if a cat over the age of six months is in the City of Winnipeg, its owner must ensure that the cat has a valid cat licence issued under this section. This obligation does not apply to any cat owner who can provide proof that he or she owns the cat and is not a resident of the City of Winnipeg. 19(2) In order to obtain a cat licence, the owner, who must be at least 18 years of age, must
• (a) pay the licence fee and any other applicable fees; and
• (b) provide, in a form acceptable to the Manager, any information reasonably required to administer and enforce this By-law; amended 5/2022; 64/2026
• (c) in addition to the requirements of clauses
• (a) and (b), for a cat that is unsterilized, the following is also required: added 5/2022
• (i) the cat must have active veterinarian care, including a current rabies vaccination;
• (ii) the owner and/or harbourer must have a history of compliance with the requirements of this By-law and minimal impact on the community;
• (iii) the cat must have no more than two incidents of having been in violation of clause 18(1)(b) (running at large);
• (iv) the cat must have no more than one incident of having been in violation of clause 18(1)(g) (biting an individual or animal);
• (v) the cat must have no more than one incident of having been impounded at an animal shelter; and By-law No. 92/2013 23
• (vi) the cat must have no history of having been designated as at risk per subsection 24.1(1) or needing protection per subsection 44.1(1). amended 73/2022 19(2.1)

Where an unsterilized cat does not meet the requirements of clause 19(2)(c) in order to qualify for an intact cat licence, the owner is required to have the cat sterilized. Failure to have the cat sterilized may result in the cat being designated as at risk per clause 24.1(1)(f). added 5/2022; amended 73/2022 19(2.2) Notwithstanding subsection 2.1, the requirements set out in clause (2)(c) do not apply to the owner of an unsterilized cat who can provide a written statement, in a form acceptable to the Manager, from a veterinarian declaring that sterilizing the cat is not advisable added 5/2022; amended 64/2026

• (a) due to medical issues, or
• (b) because the cat has not yet reached growth maturity. 19(3) If a cheque used to pay for a licence is returned for insufficient funds, the licence purchased by the cheque is void. 19(4) An applicant for a cat licence must provide accurate information when applying for a licence. In particular, an applicant for a cat licence must not provide incorrect information concerning whether a cat is sterilized. 19(5) A cat licence is not valid after its expiry date. In order to ensure that his or her cat has a valid cat licence, an owner must renew its cat licence before its expiration date. 19(6) A cat licence may not be transferred to another cat. 19(7) The licence fee set by Council or Council’s delegate for a cat that is unsterilized must be higher than the licence fee for a cat that is sterilized. Valid licence tag must be worn by cat 20(1) Subject to subsection (3), the owner of a cat must ensure that his or her cat wears a valid licence tag when the cat is not on the owner’s property. 20(2) Unless he or she is a designated employee, the cat’s owner or has the consent of the cat’s owner, no person may remove a valid licence tag worn by a cat. 20(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a cat that is identifiable by a tattoo or imbedded microchip that has been registered with the Animal Services Division. amended 64/2026 By-law No. 92/2013 24 Impoundment of cat running at large 21(1) A designated employee is authorized to impound a cat that has been turned over to the Animal Services Division as having been running at large. In acting under this provision, a designated employee may require that a person turning over a cat do so at the facilities of the Winnipeg Humane Society or some other agent. amended 64/2026 21(2) Unless it is redeemed earlier under section 24 ( Redemption of impounded cats), the designated employee shall impound or ensure that a cat impounded under subsection (1) is impounded
• (a) for a minimum period of eight days in the case of a cat that is wearing a valid licence tag; or
• (b) for a minimum period of three days, in the case of any other cat. 21(3) If a cat being impounded under subsection (1) is wearing a valid licence tag, a designated employee must notify the owner of the cat ’s impoundment. The owner is entitled to redeem the cat under section 24 ( Redemption of impounded cats) at any time during its impoundment. 21(4) If a cat has been impounded for a period of time specified in subsection (2) without having been redeemed, the Manager is authorized to dispose of the cat in any manner he or she considers appropriate. amended 5/2022; 64/2026 Cat breeding permit mandatory 21.1(1) Subject to this By-law, where a cat owner who resides in the City of Winnipeg intends to use a specific female cat for breeding purposes, the owner must obtain a valid cat breeding permit issued under this section. added 5/2022 21.1(2)

Where a cat breeding permit is issued under subsection (1), the owner of the cat may only allow the cat to have added 5/2022

• (a) up to one litter per year; and
• (b) up to four litters during the life of the cat. 21.1(3) In order for the designated employee to issue a cat breeding permit added 5/2022
• (a) the owner and/or harbourer, who must be at least 18 years of age, must
• (i) have a valid permit for the cat under subsection 5(2);
• (ii) pay the permit fee and any other applicable fees; By-law No. 92/2013 25
• (iii) provide, in a form acceptable to the Manager, a letter from a veterinarian supporting the breeding of the specific cat or proof of purebred breed registration; amended 64/2026
• (iv) submit to an inspection of the breeding property by a designated employee and exhibit A. clean and sanitary conditions; B. little or no animal-related odors; C. ample room for enrichment; and D. wholesome food and water for the cat;
• (v) provide, in a form acceptable to the Manager, any information reasonably required to administer and enforce this Bylaw; and amended 64/2026
• (vi) have a history of compliance with the requirements of this By-law and minimal impact on the community;
• (b) the cat must
• (i) have active veterinarian care, including a current rabies vaccination;
• (ii) no more than two incidents of having been in violation of clause 18(1)(b) (running at large);
• (iii) no more than one incident of having been in violation of clause 18(1)(g) (biting an individual or animal); and
• (v) no more than one incident of having been impounded at an animal shelter. 21.1(4) If a cheque used to pay for a cat breeding permit is returned for insufficient funds, the permit purchased by the cheque is void. added 5/2022 21.1(5) An applicant for a cat breeding permit must provide accurate information when applying fora permit. In particular, an applicant for a cat permit must not provide incorrect information concerning the number and frequency of litters that the cat has had. added 5/2022 21.1(6) The holder of a cat breeding permit must submit to inspections of the breeding property by a designated employee at any time after the cat breeding permit is issued. added 5/2022 By-law No. 92/2013 26 21.1(7) A cat breeding permit issued under subsection (1) is valid for the life of the cat but may be revoked by the Manager if the owner fails to remain in compliance with the requirements of this By-law, and in particular subsection (3), at any time after the cat breeding permit is issued. added 5/2022; amended 64/2026 21.1(8) A cat breeding permit may not be transferred to another cat. added 5/2022 Display of cat breeding permit