Excess Animal Permit
What is the process for obtaining an Excess Animal Permit?
- Visit the Animal Services Agency at 1057 Logan Avenue to receive your application package.
- The application package contains:
- An Application for Excess Animal Permit which must be completed and returned to Animal Services Agency at 1057 Logan Avenue with the application fee of $125.00.
- Letter of Support Form to be returned with your application. The Letter of Support should include signatures from people in your immediate area. It is especially helpful if your immediate neighbours (north, south, east and west) have signed the Letter of Support.
- Copy of By-law Extract – Pound By-law 2443/79 Cats and/or Dogs
- Animal Services Agency will forward your application to the Zoning Department on your behalf and Zoning will contact you directly, if necessary.
- Animal Services Agency will contact you regarding an initial inspection of your property.
- You will be required to appear before the Community Committee in your area. When your appearance has been scheduled, Animal Services Agency will send you a letter informing you of:
- The Community Committee meeting date and location
- The date that the required property posters will be available at Animal Services Agency (1057 Logan Avenue) for pick-up
- The date that the required property posters must be erected and maintained on the subject property.
As the applicant you will be responsible for the following:
- Posters must be erected and maintained on the property in the following manner:
- ON the subject property
- No more than one (1) meter in from the property line
- Facing out towards street or lane frontages in a manner that can be easily read by passersby on the sidewalk, street or lane.
- Posters must be in conspicuous locations facing each street adjacent to the land or building referred to in the notice (on the poster).
- Poster(s) may be attached to any surface such as walls, trees, and fences or within windows providing the above regulations are followed.
- Poster(s) MUST NOT be attached to public utility poles; any such placement will constitute a violation of the posting requirements.
- Poster(s) must remain up for the required fourteen (14) days prior to the public hearing, not including the posting date or the hearing date.
- Arrange to obtain replacement posters by calling Animal Services Agency at 311 immediately if the posters have been damaged or removed due to vandalism or adverse weather conditions.
- Failure to adhere to the above outlined posting requirements may result in a delay in the consideration of your application.
- Attend or authorize some other person to represent you at the Community Committee public hearing at the date, time and place you are advised.
- If you fail to appear or be represented, the application will be considered in your absence.
- You must remove all notices from the subject property immediately after the date of the public hearing.
- The decision of Community Committee may be appealed within 14 days of the decision. The permit, if approved, will be issued after this time if there is no appeal. Permits are renewable yearly. There is a $62.00 per year inspection fee at that time.
- Your property will be inspected during the posting period to ensure posting procedures have been followed and you will be notified of any non-compliance. This does not however, preclude your own surveillance of the property or your responsible to contact Animal Services Agency should you notice any irregularities.
How much does an Excess Animal Permit cost?
There is an initial $125.00 non-refundable application fee. If your permit is approved, there is an annual $63.00 inspection fee.
Can I breed cats or dogs from my home?
If you plan to breed cats from your home, you must purchase an Intact Cat Permit for each unsterilized cat you have on your premise. You must purchase the required permits from the City of Winnipeg, Planning, Property and Development Department - Zoning Division.
If you plan to breed dogs and/or cats, you will require a Provincial permit. Contact the Province of Manitoba at 945-8530 for further information.
Can I open a kennel from my home?
If you plan to operate a kennel where eight or more dogs and/or cats are kept, you will require permits from the City of Winnipeg, Planning, Property and Development Department – Zoning Division, as well as the necessary Provincial permits. Contact the Province of Manitoba at 945-7662 for further information.
