Public Notice: Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Animal Control By-law Amendment (Third Reading)

Published: May 20, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. 

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield intends to consider giving third reading (by title only) to amend Town By-law GG-008: Respecting Animal Control at its Council meeting on June 9, 2025.

The subject matter being considered under By-law No. GG-008 is as follows:

– All dogs require licenses (tags). This includes show dogs and obedience dogs.

– The Animal Control Officer will be referencing the dog bite protocol when responding to public inquiries / calls for service.

– Going forward, for residents who install electric fencing for their dogs: Instead of the fencing being two (2) meters from the property line, it will now be three (3) meters.

The proposed By-Law may be viewed at the Town Office during regular office hours, or on the Town’s website HERE. 

Town Contact Information

Phone: (506) 738-6400
Email: administration@towngbw.ca
In-person: 
609 River Valley Drive, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)

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