COMPANION ANIMAL WELFARE TASlK FORCE Version ##I: November2,2004 I Version e: November 19,2004

DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE I Version #3: December 3,2004

I MANDATE: The Companion Animal Welfare Task Force’s mandate will be to develop a community-driven model for improving companion animal welfare in London and ireport its findings back the Environment & Transportation Committee (ETC). It is anticipated that one interim report will be produced that may contain early actions that can be taken. A final repoh will contain the complete recommendations.

The primary focus of the Companion Animal Welfare Task Force will be on the welfare of companion animals within the City of London. Within this category, the Task Force will primarily focus on: i) cats, ii) dogs and iii) some other pets including rabbits and rbdents. Five key goals of the Task Force include identifying methods, requirements, and roles and responsibilities to:

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1. increase the claim rate of companion animals (pets) 2. increase the adoption rate of adoptable pets j 3. decrease the number of unwanted cats and dog$

Issues, concerns and opportunities relating to companion fragmented roles and responsibilities of animal welfhe se animal licensing and other fees; public education and controlling pet overpopulation; and limited available fu the Task Force are contained in Attachment A.

, but are not limited to:

COMPOSITION: In establishing the compo

1. There are many d

s were considered:

providing animal welfare services and there s. However, the Task Force must remain ces companion animal welfare in the city.

focus on animal control for the purpose welfare has not been a focus of the

will consist of a maximum of sixteen voting members

3. LondonVet

5. Urban League of London 1

6. 7. 8. 9. Middlesex-London Health Unit I

4. London Dog Owners Association I

London Chamber of Commerce (or represehtative from a designated business association) City of London - Environmental 8t Engineehng Services Department (non-voting member) City of London - Community Services Depdt-tment (non-voting member)

I O . London Animal Care Centre I

1 1. Animal Rescue Group (with a specific focuslion cats) 12. Veterinarian (not an active member of the London Veterinarian Association) 13. Animal behaviourist (with appropriate credentials) 14. Pet Shop Owner (from within London) 15. Member of the General Public (pet owner) 16. Member of the General Public (non-pet owner)

Group B) one representative from each of the following general categories:

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The Task Force may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the Task Force does not provide secretariat support to these groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall drdw upon members from the Task Force as well as outside resources as deemed necessary. The Chair! of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Task Force. l

QUALIFICATIONS: Interested candidates will have:

been involved in the community; will reflect the d'iversity of the community by having a range of background experience or skills such as owning :'a pet, not owning a pet, operating a domestic animal kennel or animal rescue program, breedifig operation or pet supply store,

a keen interest in companion animal welfare witdin the City of London, l

regard for the interest of all citizens, 1 I

the ability to maintain and promote an appropriate atmosphere committee meetings, I

1 , an understanding of the by-laws related to animals within th

Force and sub-

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the ability to commit the required time, and

demonstrated integrity.

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APPOINTMENT POLICIES: The specific organizations listed under representatives and Municipal Council

Through local newspaper advertisements, apply for appointment to t The Board of Control no

ition section nominate their

In addition to seekincl mandate of the Task Force so as to best

Two co-chai

citizens are invited to he Composition section.

ualifications and the commitment to fulfilling the

cil makes the appointments.

re balanced representation on the Task

ne of the co-chair r to this selection, a

ly all potential dandidates on the style of leadership that will be icipal Cc(hcil makes the appointments.

terpersonal and ethical standards for participation on the

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Task Force. committees or or individual provic Conduct for [City] Ei ,

are not limited to:

t applies to all votibg members, those participating on sub- vided by the Corporation of the City of London or any other agency

o the Task Force.ll It has been adapted from the revised Code of sued on January 22,112004. Examples of prohibited conduct include, bi

behaviour as part of Task Force business that demeans, ridicules or embarrasses a member, non- member or delegation, including comments, gestures and practical jokes that may be offensive, damaging to working relationship or adversely affect the ability of a person to perform hidher duties

bullying and personal mistreatment which creates an intimidating, humiliating or uncomfortable work environment; verbal abuse, belittling and use of profanity

abuse of authority (someone in a position of authority unreasonably uses hislher position to undermine, intimidate, interfere with, improperly influence or threaten a subordinate)

using one's position on the Task Force to secumadvantage, benefit, favour, or service for, including but not limited to, oneself, relatives, fridnds or associates

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breaches of confidentiality

criminal activity I

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TERM OF TASK FORCE: Approximately six months. The recommendations from the Task Force are expected by the end of June 2005.

MEETINGS AND LOCATION: 4:OO p.m., on the [Ist, 2nd, 3rd or 4th] [day] of each month at City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue.

DUTIES AND DELIVERABLES: The Companion Animal Welfare Task Force shall report to the Municipal Council through the Environment & Transportation Committee (ETC). Tho reports are currently anticipated: an interim report that may contain early actions that can be taken and a final report containing the Task Force recom men da t ions. I

It is anticipated that the Task Force will meet between 6 and 8 times (about once per month). Subcommittees may meet as required and would d(al with spe chaired by a City of London staff member that will lead an orientation ex background materials and resources. Members will 1 be encouraged orientation meeting. I 1

Typical duties of Task Force members would include:

irst meeting will be and highlight available source materials at the

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advising on opportunities that have been identif . .

animal welfare;

advising, consulting and reporting findings and London and other jurisdictions that a

0 reviewing and making recommendatio city; and

supporting, encouragin an ong agencies and the bu!

advising on issues and concerns faced by comph

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matters from within the City ( e of the Task Force;

mpanion animal welfare in the

orce members, individuals, mmunity awareness about

members to the Task Force.

on Manager, Environmental Programs & Customer Relations I

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CO-CHAI RS: Name: TBD Phone: TBD E-mail: TBD

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COMMITTEE SECRETARY: Name: Pam McClennan, City of London, Serbice Area Coordinator

. Phone: 66 1 -841 4 Fax: 661 -2354 E-mail: pmcclenn@london.ca

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ATTACHMENT A Potential Questions to be Addressed by the Companion Animal Welfare

Task Force

A number of companion animal welfare issues, concerns and/or opportunities have been identified during the City’s on-going Program Review its Animal Care and Control Program. Listed below are some of these items grouped in three categories.

I. Roles and Responsibilities of Service Providers in the City of London

Within the City the following categories of service providers (including volunteers) can be found:

City’s (municipal government) Animal Care and Control Program (see Attachment B - next page) London Humane Society Veterinarians Animal Rescue Groups Pet Stores Concerned Citizens Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF)

Key questions to answer when considering roles and responsibiliti

What is the appropriate role (or roles) of the City of should these roles be balanced/prioritized among o

0 How could the City of London fund or support from licensing and identifying animals; determ taxes)? In light of fiscal pressures been with animal control, h

0 What is the role for private program costs being incurred?

0 How do we draw the lines to avoid What is the appropriate role of the ther service providers (e.g., from coordination to networking, to enhan d u plica t ion)? Is there a need to coord’ does what and why)? Who should do this?

0 Who should run o entiat owners about responsible

al welfare? How

ices while avoiding

nment and Federal Government? It has tified in London are common to other

nimal welfare have been raised not only in London but in eview. Key questions to answer when considering

0 What are the appropriate levels of care for injured animals that do not have an easily found owner? Who should be responsible for this care?

0 Should the City be more aggressive in licensing dogs and identifying cats? Is there a greater role for microchipping animals and how would this impact service costs?

3. Reunitins Pets with Owners, Adoptinrr Animals

Reuniting pets with their owners or finding homes for unwanted pets is very rewarding for all involved. Key questions to answer include:

0 How can we reunite more lost pets with owners? 0 Is licensing (dogs), identifying (cats) and microchipping either for the purposes of returning pets an

effective approach? Is one approach better than the other? How do we increase the number of households that are willing to adopt a pet?

0 To prepare some animals for adoption, are there, socialization programs that can be implemented to provide assistance? Who should run these and how would the costs be covered?

ATTACHMENT B Current Services Provided by the City of London

The four service areas that are part of the City’s Animal Care and Control Program, provided under a contract by a private service provider (London Animal Care Centre) include:

1. Animal Control - a function designed primarily for the protection of residents and visitors to London. Specifically the mandate covers control of:

stray dogs sick, injured, or dying domestic or wild animals except those animals provided for by the London Humane Society or covered by the City’s arrangement with the Aylmer District Trapper’s Council confined cats

The services are delivered seven days a week, with some conditions. Other key features specified include :

all animal related matters affecting public safety rescue matters where animals are in distress

6 24 hour “Emergency” service

2. By-law Enforcement which covers: enforcing 2 City of London by-laws

o PH-3 Animal Control By-law, and o PH-4 Dog Licensing & Control By-law

issuing Provincial Offenses Notice (PONS) as fol o Part I Certificates (can be paid ou o Part I Summons (requires the rec o Part 111 Summons (requires the reci

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0 issuing Notice of Contravention (NOCs) - purchase

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identification. issuing Verbal and Written warni

o PH-3, Animal Control By- o PH-4, Dog Licensing & C

and cat identifications

fees including the renewal process

a facility designed to receive stray animals ent from the general public. The pound is

IC Pound by-law, the Pounds Act, Animals le legislation. The pound is constructed to 17/80, Care and cleanliness within the pound

by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF)

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