Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council intends to consider the adoption of a By-law to Amend the Companion Animal By-Law, C-4.
The proposed amendments include deleting any reference to the licensing of dogs and registering of cats, adding definitions for “enclosed fenced yard” and “tether”, adding a new section that deals with the issue of the ability to keep animals under effective restraint, including while on privately-owned property, and changes in regard to the disposing of animal feces by including the option of utilizing public waste receptacles.
Council intends to give second reading at its next regular meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The proposed by-law may be inspected and/or a copy obtained at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Dominion Public Building, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst during regular business hours.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
pdf A PDF version of this Notice of Intent is available for download here(129 KB) .
