KIM BURTON-SCHRAM
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
North Glengarry is looking at a deal with Russell Township to deal with a significant increase in stray dogs over the past few years. The Township receives approximately 50 loose dogs reports and catches about 25 canines every year.
The bylaw officer has been responsible for dealing with strays or lost dogs since 2022. Previously, outside contracting had cost over $25,000 per year for animal control services. Unfortunately, issues with dogs are requiring so much time that the bylaw officer cannot deal with other, important concerns. North Glengarry does not have the proper equipment to deal with vicious dogs; hence staff have incurred bites. The township also doesn’t have a suitable kennel to house the stray dogs that are picked up. The previous rented kennel is not sustainable since it exists in a building that has sold and plans for a kennel in the former RARE building in Alexandria would require investment in heating and ventilation to meet animal welfare standards. As well, the RARE building doesn’t meet the Township’s 300-metre buffer bylaw. The township is looking to create a hybrid dog control agreement with the Township of Russell for after hours coverage and overflow of dogs. Municipalities are not required by the province to have dog catching services or a kennel to house strays.
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