{"id":924,"date":"2018-07-06T20:23:07","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T00:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montreal-west.ca\/animals-control\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T17:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T21:09:18","slug":"animal-control","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montreal-ouest.ca\/en\/resident-services\/public-security\/animal-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"924\" class=\"elementor elementor-924\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fbbe9e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fbbe9e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31557a9\" data-id=\"31557a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a440f6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a440f6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Wild animals<\/h2><p>By law the Town cannot remove wild animals from your property. However, you can read up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spca.com\/en\/services\/wildlife-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tips to prevent wild animals<\/a>\u00a0from accessing your property. If a wild animal is injured on your property, please call the SPCA.\u00a0<\/p><p>Contact Public Works at 514 485-8597 if there is a dead animal on public property or on your front yard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b5684c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b5684c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d55cc8b\" data-id=\"d55cc8b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a01ac3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a01ac3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Domestic animals<\/h2><h3>Licences<\/h3><p>Licences are required for all dogs and cats in the Town of Montreal West. The dog licence must be renewed on a yearly basis whereas the cat licence is valid for the life of the animal. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/montreal-west.ca\/en\/resident-services\/town-permits\/domestic-animals\/\">pet licences<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b862d elementor-alert-info elementor-widget elementor-widget-alert\" data-id=\"32b862d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"alert.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-alert\" role=\"alert\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-alert-title\">Temporary closure of the dog park<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-alert-description\">The Montreal West Dog Park will be closed starting at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 and will remain closed until Thursday, December 4, due to electrical work. The exact reopening time has not yet been determined.\n\nThank you for your understanding and cooperation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"elementor-alert-dismiss\" aria-label=\"Dismiss this alert.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b8a4c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8b8a4c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"dog-park\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-904837a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"904837a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Dog park<\/h2><p>A dog park is the ideal place where your dog can frolic off-leash, exercise and socialize galore!<\/p><p><strong>Access to the dog park<\/strong><\/p><p>Located next to Town Hall, the dog park is open to residential and non-residential dog owners. Access to the dog park is controlled with an electronic key pass that you can pick up free of charge at Town Hall. However, in order to use the dog park, the dog must be vaccinated and licensed by the Town.<\/p><p><span class=\"JsGRdQ\">Limited spots for non-residents.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Requirements to get entry to the dog park<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Your dog must be registered with the Town<\/li><li>Present proof of your dog\u2019s latest valid certificate of rabies vaccination<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Hours of operation<\/strong><\/p><p>Open daily, from 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p><p>Please note that the dog park will be closed for maintenance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7be0ff7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7be0ff7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8914643\" data-id=\"8914643\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d13d038 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"d13d038\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2191\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Dog park etiquette<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2191\"><p>We have compiled the following Etiquette Rules to accompany the Dog Park\u2019s Rules to keep the park safe and fun.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Know your dog\u2019s temperament:<\/strong>\u00a0consider your dog\u2019s temperament before taking him\/her to the dog park. Remember, there will be many dogs at the park of different breeds, sizes, temperaments and training. Be certain your dog plays well with others before entering!<\/li><li><strong>Pause before entering the dog park:<\/strong>\u00a0before rushing into the park, make sure you enter the first gate with your dog still on a leash. Pause, make sure there are not multiple dogs at the second gate, and only then remove the leash off your dog and let him\/her enter. This process might avoid a dog scuffle while entering the park.<\/li><li><strong>Once inside the park, pay attention:<\/strong>\u00a0pay attention to your dog\u2019s body language and ensure s\/he is comfortable and not feeling threatened. If you sense any tension or trouble brewing, call your dog back. Be alert for dogfights!<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t lose track of your dog:<\/strong>\u00a0although a dog park is also a wonderful place for humans to socialize, don\u2019t get distracted and lose track of your dog! Always clean up your dog(s)\u2019 poop, repair any holes s\/he digs, and immediately take charge if s\/he is getting into trouble! Be alert at all times. You are responsible for your dog\u2019s behaviour.<\/li><li><strong>Do not bring dog treats:<\/strong>\u00a0dogs can react in an unpredictable way, and many dogs have dietary restraints.<\/li><li><strong>Do not bring dog toys other than tennis balls:<\/strong>\u00a0toys can provoke possessiveness and even aggression among otherwise friendly dogs\u2026 and owners!<\/li><li><strong>Keep your dog hydrated:<\/strong>\u00a0although the park has a water drinking fountain for humans and dogs, the water will be shut down from October to April to avoid frozen pipes. Feel free to bring water and a bowl to the park during this time.<\/li><li><strong>Do not infest the park:<\/strong> if your dog has fleas or other types of parasites, keep him\/her home until s\/he is healthy again. If your dog is ill, keep him\/her at home until s\/he is better.<\/li><li><strong>Let\u2019s all take care of the park:<\/strong>\u00a0we have waited for a long time for a dog park in Montreal West. Let\u2019s make sure it\u2019s a pleasure for all by keeping it clean, safe, and most of all, fun!<\/li><li><strong>Be a good neighbour:<\/strong>\u00a0please be respectful of your neighbours. There are people at work, study and play nearby. Avoid shouting or excessive barking.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eeb7d0b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eeb7d0b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd62045\" data-id=\"bd62045\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04f44cc elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04f44cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Dog exercise<\/h3><p>Dogs are permitted off leash daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from the end of October to April 15th in a fenced area of Hodgson Field (Bedbrook and Nelson), except when there are activities organized by the Town or the Civic Recreation Association.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wild animals By law the Town cannot remove wild animals from your property. 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