CORP Schedule "A" To: City of Oshawa By-Law "Prohibited Animals"

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1 CORP Schedule "A" To: City of Oshawa By-Law "Prohibited Animals" Mammals Artisdactyla - (such as cattle, goats, sheep, pigs) except Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs; see schedule A,1 for regulations. Canidae- (such as coyotes, wolves, foxes, hybrid wolf dogs) except dogs. Chiroptera- (bats such as fruit bats, myotis, flying foxes). Edentates- (such as anteaters, sloths, armadillos). Felidae- (such as tigers, leopards, cougars) except cats. Hyaenidae- (such as hyaenas). Lagomorpha- (such as hares, pikas) except rabbits derived from self-sustaining captive populations. Marsupials- (such as Kangaroos, opossums, wallabies) except sugar gliders and short tailed opossums derived from self sustaining captive populations. Musterlidae - (such as mink, skunks, weasels, otters, badgers) except ferrets derived from self sustaining captive populations. Non-humane Primates- (such as chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, lemurs). Perissodactyla- (such as horses, donkeys, jackasses, mules). Procyonidae- (such as coatimundi, cacomistles). Rodentia - (such as porcupines and prairie dogs) except rodents which do not exceed 1500 grams and are derived from self-sustaining captive populations. Ursidae- (bears). Viverridae- (such as mongooses, civets, genets). 80

2 Anseriformes- (such as ducks, geese, swans, screamers). Galliformes- (such as pheasants, grouse, guineafowls, turkeys). Struthioniformes- (flightless ratiters such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, emus, kiwis). Reptiles ALL SPECIES OF REPTILE WHICH ARE MEDICALLY SIGNIFICANT TO HUMANS BECAUSE OF VENOM/POISON. MEDICALLY SIGNIFICANT MEANING ABLE TO CAUSE HARM BY NATURAL TOXIN (EXAMPLE- ENVENOMATION CAUSING PAIN, SWELLING, BLOOD PRESSURE IREEGULARITIES. ETC). ALL ANIMALS LISTED AS CITES (CONVENTION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE ON ENDANGERED SPECIES) APPENDIX 1. OR BE KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY IMPORTED (SMUGGLED) INTO CANADA. Crocodylia- (such as alligators, crocodiles, caimans, gharials}. Boidae- (Eunectes- anacondas) Pythonidae- Morelia amethistina/amethystine python, Broghammerus reticulatus/reticulated python, Python sebae/african rock python, Burmese Python-/Python molurus and all oftheir subspecies. Invertebrates Arachnids - (only those species that are medically significant and are medically dangerous to humans: such as Black Widow spider (genus Lactrodectus} Recluse (Loxosceles} and the Deathstalker Scorpion (Leiurus). Insects- (all venomous insects- ALL.MEDICALLY SIGNIFICANT INSECTS; except bees as defined in the BEES ACT RSO 1990 c.b.6}. Schedule "A,l" Regulation of Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs 81

3 Every owner of a Vietnamese Pig shall obtain and place an identification tag issued by the City of Oshawa at a cost of $35 for a lifetime provided that the pig is mandatorily microchipped. No VPBP to be found in any place other than the premises of the owner without the identification tag referred to in prior subsection. The VPBP must be inoc~lated for rabies yearly - all other required vaccinations should be prescribed by a licensed accredited Veterinarian. The animal is a VPBP that will not grow to a size heavier than SOkg. VPBP tusks must be kept filed to an appropriate length as determined by an accredited Veterinarian. No owner of a VPBP shall allow or permit the VPBP to be at large or to trespass on Public or Private Property. Schedule "A,2" Regulations for owning Pigeons

4 No person shall keep pigeons or doves or both {hereinafter referred to in the Section as "birds") in an area of the city where the zoning permits residential land use unless: The owner of the birds is a member of a recognized racing or homing pigeon club which is affiliated with a national pigeon association, and The birds are not kept in, upon, or under any building used for human habitation, The birds are dept in a loft of sufficient size to house all birds, which shall provide a minimum space of 1.0 square meters of loft space for every ten{lo) birds, and be so constructed as to prevent escape by the birds, The birds' loft is located at a distance of not less than seven {7) meters from any dwelling, shop for apartment building, and at a distance of not less than three (3) meters from any adjoining property line. The maximum number of birds kept by any person on any property in an area of the City where the zoning permits residential land use is forty {40). Each bird wears a metal or plastic leg band that shall identify the owner of the bird. None of the birds are permitted to perch, roost, nest or rest upon any premises other than the premises of the owner, Any bird afflicted with an infectious or contagious disease is not kept, except in a licensed animal hospital or under conditions of isolation and quarantine approved by the Medical Offieer of Health, as applicable, and All lands and premises where the birds are kept, are kept and maintained in a sanitary condition at all times, and all waste materials from said lands and premises are disposed of in a manner that will not create a public nuisance or health hazard.

5 .APPENDIX "L" _ INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DETAILED PLAN FOR AN EXOTIC ANIMAL RESCUE &EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE 1. A separate license/permit shall be obtained for each public display, event, or function where prohibited animals, prohibited exotic animals and. prohibited insects are openly displayed. Every licensee shall: a. Post the license permit in a prominent location so as to be clearly visible to the public, b. Produce the license/permit upon the request from a municipal law enforcement officer, law enforcement, fire or medical officer of health. CONDITIONS OF ISSUANCE OF DISPLAY Event.of Functions License/Permit No applicant shall be issued a license unless: a. The applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age, b. The applicant has agreed to obtain, prior to the issuance of the license/permit proof of commercial general.liability or special events liability insurance coverage subject to limits of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) inclusive for bodily injury, death and damage to property. c. He/she is a member of, or accredited by either the Canadian Association ofzoos and Aquaria, Humane Society or the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, or is otherwise licensed by an appropriate authority, d. An inventory of all animals, exotic animals, and insects that will be used for displays events or functions. e. The applicant agrees, in writing to accept full responsibility for any animal, exotic animal or insect that escapes from custody and agrees to take necessary action to ensure public safety at all times by trained personnel.. f. Every licensee shall permit municipal law enforcement officers/inspectors or the medical officer of health, to inspect these locations at any time. g. The applicant has paid the $25.00 fee for license/permit. h. He/she agrees that no licensee shall sell, give or trade at any display, event or function. Councillor Doug Sanders 28/Nov/2011 I of3

6 General 1. Any animal, exotic animal or insect that bites, attacks or is a hazard in any way to the public, will be removed and never be allowed to be displayed again. (It will be photographed and named, caged or enclosed). Educators, handlers or trainers will be at arms length of any loose animal at all times. 2. Animals, exotic animals and insects are to be kept in sanitary and clean. quarters which are appropriately bedded, ventilated, lit, maintained at an appropriate temperature and readily sanitized at all times. 3. Animals, exotic animals and insects are to be adequately and appropriately fed and watered. 4. No animal, exotic animal or insects will be displayed in direct sunlight, without shade choice or areas where drafts may occur unless it is normally done in their natural environment. 5. An emergency plan must exist at displays, events and functions for controlling, and containing; free of obstruction at all exits. 6. In general all animals, exotic animals and insects involved are to be in good health and if they appear sick they will be removed and only returned by veterinary health certificate. As applicable, the name and address of the consulting veterinarian must be stated. 7 ~ Upon being so ordered by police, fire, bylaw or health officer, ttie display, event or function will be terminated if there is non-compliance with any part of this appendix. Exemptions 1. Bylaw can issue exemptions by letter from the Director of Municipal Law Enforcement Services. 2. A license for animals, exotic animals or insects is not required for Veterinary Clinics, Animal Services, Humane Society, affiliate or branch of Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA), or the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. ' ANIMALS, EXOTIC ANIMALS AND INSECTS USED IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, PUBLIC DISPLAYS, EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS.. These animals themselves may be classified into one of four categories 1. No contact: Enclosed or caged to be viewed 2. Minimum contact: Can be viewed, not touched 3. Moderate contact: Can be viewed and touched 4. Maximum contact: Can be held; is not a danger Councillor Doug Sanders. 28/Nov/ of3

7 Education Animals, exotic animals and insects should be clean before being packed up for transport to educational site, display, event or function. Cleaning and disinfecting supplies both for the animals, their carriers, and the handlers should be part of the regular gear. A first aid kit should also be available. All people should be told to wash their hands: a) before handling any animals, exotic animals or insects as many substances i.e. hand and skin lotions, topical pesticides, medications, oils, disinfectants, cosmetics or perfumes may be an irritant to animals. b) between handling each animal, exotic animal or insects as some animals are considered prey; c) when finished handling animals. Signs should be posted to warn people such as members in the public audience who are in the high risk category (pregnant women, newborns, toddlers, immunosuppressed and frail elderly) at events, functions, or displays that animals, exotic animals and insects are present. Educated trained personal handlers or owners will be at arms length of animals, exotic animals and insects at all times when loose and being handled at educational displays, schools, events, displays and functions. Councillor Doug Sanders 28/Nov/ of3