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Niagara SPCA and Humane Society

News Release

Township of West Lincoln Passes Animal Control By-law, Regulates Prohibited Animals

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2023

On July 17, the Township of West Lincoln passed Animal Care and Control By-law 2023-54, replacing Dog Control By-law 2011-44. Among other regulations, the new By-law regulates the keeping of several types of animals and establishes a list of animals prohibited to be kept either temporarily or permanently, with certain exemptions.

Prohibited animals listed in “Schedule B” of the new By-law that were lawfully kept within the municipal boundaries of the Township of West Lincoln prior to July 17, 2023, are grandfathered in and may therefore be kept for the duration of the animal’s life provided they register them with the Township by October 15, 2023 (90 days after the passing of the by-law). Complete the online form to register a grandfathered Prohibited animal.

The new By-law also allows Township officials to address escaping livestock and introduces some updates to kennel licensing. Visit the Township's Animal Care and Control webpage to learn more.

Niagara SPCA Media Contact:

John Greer

Executive Director, Niagara SPCA & Humane Society

905-735-1552 x 205

johng@niagaraspca.com

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The Niagara SPCA & Humane Society was formed in 2018 with the amalgamation of the Welland & District SPCA and the Niagara Falls Humane Society. It currently provides animal services to the municipalities of Welland, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Wainfleet, Pelham, Lincoln, West Lincoln, and Haldimand County.

Welland Shelter

60 Provincial St.

Welland, ON L3B 5W7

905-735-1552 ext. 2

Administration / Animal Services

706 East Main St.

Welland, ON L3B 3Y4

905-735-1552 ext. 3

Niagara Falls Shelter

6025 Chippawa Pkwy.

Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8

905-735-1552 ext. 1