The city council finally voted to amend the dog limit bylaw this evening. I am drained from this long fight but relieved to know that local families can now provide homes for more animals in need. We will watch the implementation process closely to ensure the transition goes smoothly for …
June 17, 2018
Final supporters
This petition is to gather momentum to amend an irrational by‐law limiting the number of dogs per household to 2 in the City of Owen Sound. Many members of the community and its animals have been affected by this restriction. The support is here to bring this change.
When considering the issue, a household limit of two dogs in a city such as Owen Sound is illogical. With abundant green space and access to natural areas, generous lot sizes, a supportive community, and shelters that are overwhelmed with abused or neglected animals in need of loving homes, this bylaw should be reconsidered for amendment.
Significantly more densely populated & congested urban centres have more reasonable dog limits than Owen Sound. The City of London with a population nearing 400,000 has a limit of three dogs per household. The City of Toronto, the epicentre of urban density, has over 230,000 registered dogs with a limit of three per household. Kitchener - Waterloo is also three dogs. The neighbouring municipality of Georgian Bluffs also has a limit of three dogs per household.
With animals in need, and people willing to fulfill that need, we are addressing this issue with City Council. Please show your support and sign the petition!
Updates
March 29, 2018
Seeing this kind of movement is exhausting but it keeps me moving forward. I honestly did not think so many people felt the same frustration about these outdated limits. We have a long road ahead to get the council to listen but this progress gives me the energy to keep fighting.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2018
30 Comments
I cant imagine having to rehome a beloved dog because of an antiquated bylaw. This is ridiculous. This needs addressed and changed
I think if someone has the space for more than 2 dogs they should be allowed to own more than 2 dogs. How does one expect shelter dogs to gain a home if the limit is so low.
Be it 1 dog of 4, the care is the owner's responsibility. So many dogs are being euthanized, some of whom could otherwise have a home alongside 2 other dogs in Owen Sound. Please save more animals lives by increasing the unreasonable limit.
Owen Sound needs to get on board with other cities and seriously revise their decision. Three dogs per household makes much more sense, especially since Owen Sound is surrounded with endless trails and conservation areas.
I can hardly believe this is an issue when animal shelters are overflowing and begging for people to adopt pets into loving and safe environments. Come on Owen Sound get with the program!!! People that want to be able to legally register their pets are not the problem!! They are responsible pet owners.
:)
:)
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
The city council finally voted to amend the dog limit bylaw this evening. I am drained from this long fight but relieved to know that local families can now provide homes for more animals in need. We will watch the implementation process closely to ensure the transition goes smoothly for …
June 17, 2018
Final supporters
This petition is to gather momentum to amend an irrational by‐law limiting the number of dogs per household to 2 in the City of Owen Sound. Many members of the community and its animals have been affected by this restriction. The support is here to bring this change.
When considering the issue, a household limit of two dogs in a city such as Owen Sound is illogical. With abundant green space and access to natural areas, generous lot sizes, a supportive community, and shelters that are overwhelmed with abused or neglected animals in need of loving homes, this bylaw should be reconsidered for amendment.
Significantly more densely populated & congested urban centres have more reasonable dog limits than Owen Sound. The City of London with a population nearing 400,000 has a limit of three dogs per household. The City of Toronto, the epicentre of urban density, has over 230,000 registered dogs with a limit of three per household. Kitchener - Waterloo is also three dogs. The neighbouring municipality of Georgian Bluffs also has a limit of three dogs per household.
With animals in need, and people willing to fulfill that need, we are addressing this issue with City Council. Please show your support and sign the petition!
Updates
March 29, 2018
Seeing this kind of movement is exhausting but it keeps me moving forward. I honestly did not think so many people felt the same frustration about these outdated limits. We have a long road ahead to get the council to listen but this progress gives me the energy to keep fighting.
Reached 100 supporters
March 29, 2018
30 Comments
This loving family should be able to keep their third dog. If they were forced to have one taken away it would be absolutely disgusting and horrible. The thought of this happening saddens me and doesn't make sense since there are so many dogs that need loving homes and this family is willing to do so yet are potentially being deprived of this option.
I cant imagine having to rehome a beloved dog because of an antiquated bylaw. This is ridiculous. This needs addressed and changed
I think if someone has the space for more than 2 dogs they should be allowed to own more than 2 dogs. How does one expect shelter dogs to gain a home if the limit is so low.
Be it 1 dog of 4, the care is the owner's responsibility. So many dogs are being euthanized, some of whom could otherwise have a home alongside 2 other dogs in Owen Sound. Please save more animals lives by increasing the unreasonable limit.
Owen Sound needs to get on board with other cities and seriously revise their decision. Three dogs per household makes much more sense, especially since Owen Sound is surrounded with endless trails and conservation areas.
I can hardly believe this is an issue when animal shelters are overflowing and begging for people to adopt pets into loving and safe environments. Come on Owen Sound get with the program!!! People that want to be able to legally register their pets are not the problem!! They are responsible pet owners.
:)
:)
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
This loving family should be able to keep their third dog. If they were forced to have one taken away it would be absolutely disgusting and horrible. The thought of this happening saddens me and doesn't make sense since there are so many dogs that need loving homes and this family is willing to do so yet are potentially being deprived of this option.