Due to the large number of complaints of dogs running
free, and walkers and bike riders alike experiencing problems with roaming
dogs, we requested the municipality share with the community the proper way to
deal with owners and their dogs in these instances.
Dealing with Dogs
The
Municipality of East Hants has a Dog By-law to regulate dogs running at large
and excessive barking that disturbs the quiet of the neighbourhood. The By-law also has provisions to deal with
dogs that are deemed fierce and dangerous.
A copy of the Dog By-law can be found on the Municipality’s website at http://www.easthants.ca/dev/bylaws/by-law%20111-123.PDF
or by contacting the Administration Department at 1-877-883-7098 ext. 201.
To
ensure your complaint is acted upon in a timely manner, you can contact the
By-law Enforcement Officer in one of two ways.
First, he can be reached by telephone at 1-877-883-7098 ext 207. You may also file a written complaint by
e-mail to
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or snail
including
mail addressed to Kevin
Dearman, By-law Enforcement Officer at: Municipality of East
Hants, PO Box 190,
Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0
When
filing a complaint, whether verbally or in writing, please include as much
detail as possible: the nature of the complaint; civic address of the dog owner
(if known); the date(s) and time(s) the alleged infraction(s) took place; and
the name and contact information of the complainant.
The
Municipality does not provide after hours dog control services. The By-law Enforcement Officer is available
to respond to complaints Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you experience an emergency with a dog
that is fierce or dangerous and a threat to public safety outside of these
hours, please contact your nearest detachment of the RCMP.
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