** Please note: These forms are meant for you to gather the necessary information in order to make a detailed report of the event. The volunteers at Petawawa Pet DO NOT report the incidents to the town or to CFHA.**
Unfortunately, sometimes incidents arise that need to be addressed. While accidents can – and will – happen, it’s important to report any aggression or major incidents (animal bites) immediately to the correct authorities.
For immediate assistance in the Town of Petawawa, PRO-TEC 5 Inc. at 613-504-1550.
To report a serious incident on base, contact the MPs: (613) 687-5511 ext. 5444
**This page is under development. If corrections are required or you believe it can be clarified, please contact us.**
**Garrison Petawawa: To help you collect the required information to effectively report an incident please consider completing this form. **
Please note that you must take this information to the appropriate sources (CFHA) to officially file the incident.
**Town Of Petawawa: To help you collect the required information to effectively report an incident please complete this form. **
Please note that you must take this information to the appropriate sources (Town Of Petawawa) to officially file the incident.
Table of Contents
Levels of Aggression
It’s important to understand the levels of aggression, particularly regarding dogs. This is one of the most popular charts that explains the various levels:
Without corrective action, a dog can quickly escalate through the various levels. These are the general recommendations.
Garrison Petawawa
Know the Rules
As a reminder, the following appears in the CFHA Occupant Handbook:
- You will need to consult and adhere to the local municipal by-laws and the base/wing standing orders regarding domestic pets. (CFHA Occupant Handbook, Pages 30-31).
- Dogs must be kept under effective restraint and cannot run loose beyond the property boundary. (CFHA Occupant Handbook, Pages 30-31).
- You could be held legally responsible for any injuries or damage caused by your pets to persons, property or other pets. (CFHA Occupant Handbook, Pages 30-31).
- Respect all local by-laws [emphasis added] and base or wing standing orders (CFHA Occupant Handbook, Pages 32).
The following appears in local ByLaws (Petawawa):
- 12.19 Running at large – prohibited. No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to run at large or fail to prohibit the dog from running at large.
- 12.20 Public Nuisance Animal – prohibited. No person shall permit any dog to become a Public Nuisance Animal as defined in this By-law.
These are supported by the following definitions, that appear at the beginning of the ByLaws:
“At large” shall mean to be any animal found in any place other than the premises of the owner and not under the physical control of a person responsible.
“Public Nuisance Animal” shall mean any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of domestic animals or persons, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than its owner, to enjoyment of life or property. The term shall include, but is not limited to, any animal that:
(a) is repeatedly at large;
(b) damages the property of anyone other than it’s owner;
(c) molests or intimidates pedestrians or passersby;
(d) chases vehicles;
( e) excessively makes disturbing noises, including, but not limited to, continued or repeated howling,
barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance, or discomfort to neighbors, or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored;
(t) causes unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings where the animal is kept or harbored due to the neglect of the animal’s owner;
(g) is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
(h) attacks other domestic animals.
“Dangerous dog” shall mean any individual dog that:
(a) that has killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner’s property;
(b) that has bitten or injured a human being or domestic animal without provocation, on public or private property;
( c) that is attack trained;
(d) that is trained and kept for the purpose of security or protection, whether residential, commercial or
industrial, of persons or property; and/or
(e) that has shown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive.
This is in addition to your rights under the law in Ontario. Ontario has clear liability laws for dog owners.
Reporting an Incident
For residents on base, there is no animal control as the contract with the local SPCA was not renewed in 2017. This has been discussed in town hall meetings and the garrison has indicated they are working to resolve this situation. In the interim, below are the key steps to follow if an incident occurs:
- Immediately remove yourself from any dangerous situation.
- As required, seek medical/veterinary treatment:
- If you have even a minor break in the skin, seek medical treatment.
- All animal bites and scratches involving humans must be reported to the Renfrew County and District Health Unit immediately. More information can be found at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit website or by calling 613-732-3629. (See “Rabies Prevention” at the bottom of page for more details.)
- While you wait to be treated, take photos of your injuries and write down everything you remember from the incident, including the location, animal description, owner name, etc.
- If this is a minor incident, contact CFHA: (613) 687-0000
- If this is a serious incident, contact the MPs: (613) 687-5511 ext. 5444
- For all of the above, follow up with the Housing Enforcement Officer. Contact CFHA for this information.
- Be sure to have your carefully documented supporting evidence of the incident. Consult the rules and regulations outlined above.
- If you are not satisfied with the outcome, contact the Canadian Forces Ombudsman. They are able to address a wide variety of issues.
**Garrison Petawawa: To help you collect the required information to effectively report an incident please consider completing this form. **
Town of Petawawa
The complete list of ByLaws (Petawawa) should be reviewed. Key points related to dogs are:
- 12.19 Running at large – prohibited. No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to run at large or fail to prohibit the dog from running at large.
- 12.20 Public Nuisance Animal – prohibited. No person shall permit any dog to become a Public Nuisance Animal as defined in this By-law.
These are supported by the following definitions, that appear at the beginning of the ByLaws:
“At large” shall mean to be any animal found in any place other than the premises of the owner and not under the physical control of a person responsible.
“Public Nuisance Animal” shall mean any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of domestic animals or persons, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than its owner, to enjoyment of life or property. The term shall include, but is not limited to, any animal that:
(a) is repeatedly at large;
(b) damages the property of anyone other than it’s owner;
(c) molests or intimidates pedestrians or passersby;
(d) chases vehicles;
( e) excessively makes disturbing noises, including, but not limited to, continued or repeated howling,
barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance, or discomfort to neighbors, or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept or harbored;
(t) causes unsanitary conditions in enclosures or surroundings where the animal is kept or harbored due to the neglect of the animal’s owner;
(g) is offensive or dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
(h) attacks other domestic animals.
“Dangerous dog” shall mean any individual dog that:
(a) that has killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner’s property;
(b) that has bitten or injured a human being or domestic animal without provocation, on public or private property;
( c) that is attack trained;
(d) that is trained and kept for the purpose of security or protection, whether residential, commercial or
industrial, of persons or property; and/or
(e) that has shown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive.
This is in addition to your rights under the law in Ontario. Ontario has clear liability laws for dog owners.
Reporting an Incident
For residents of the Town of Petawawa, below are the key steps to follow if an incident occurs:
- Immediately remove yourself from any dangerous situation.
- As required, seek medical/veterinary treatment:
- If you have even a minor break in the skin, seek medical treatment.
- All animal bites and scratches involving humans must be reported to the Renfrew County and District Health Unit immediately. More information can be found at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit website or by calling 613-732-3629. (See “Rabies Prevention” at the bottom of page for more details.)
- While you wait to be treated, take photos of your injuries and write down everything you remember from the incident, including the location, animal description, owner name, owner address, etc.
- For immediate assistance regarding Animal Control Services, please contact PRO-TEC 5 Inc. at 613-504-1550.
- Be sure to have your carefully documented supporting evidence of the incident ready, including the name and address of the owner.
**Town Of Petawawa: To help you collect the required information to effectively report an incident please consider completing this form.**
Please note that you must take this information to the appropriate sources (Town Of Petawawa) to officially file the incident.**
For general inquiries, please contact Town Hall.
Phone: 613-687-5536
Email: email@petawawa.ca
Rabies Prevention
As noted above, all animal bites and scratches involving humans must be reported to the Renfrew County and District Health Unit immediately. More information can be found at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit website or by calling 613-732-3629.
Public Health Inspectors investigate animal bites and scratches that are reported to the Health Unit. The owner has to put the suspect animal into quarantine. This is necessary to ensure that the rabies virus was not present in the saliva of the animal when the person was bitten or scratched. The animal is checked at the end of the quarantine period to make sure it is free of rabies symptoms.
All animal bites and scratches involving humans must be reported to the Health Unit immediately (see above) and by using the Contact with Suspected Rabid Animal Report Form.
**This page is under development. If corrections are required or you believe it can be clarified, please contact us. **
**Garrison Petawawa: To help you collect the required information to effectively report an incident please consider completing this form. **