This is the right of an owner to continue to own a dog that is subject to a breed ban or any other ban resulting from a decision of the competent authority or a court, and to be with his or her dog on the territory of Brossard.
Any purebred dog or crossbred with any of the breeds listed below:
- Bull-terrier;
- Staffordshire bull terrier;
- American pitt-bull-terrier (p.i.h);
- American Staffordshire terrier;
- A crossbred dog that possesses the substantial characteristics of a dog of one of the above-mentioned breeds.
Yes, you are required to obtain a valid license for your dog or cat. The Règlement relatif au contrôle des animaux (REG-219) stipulates that every keeper of a dog or cat must have an annual license for his or her animal in Brossard.
No, if your cat is microchipped, you don’t have to buy a license from the city. This is replaced by microchip implantation.
No, a license is not required if your cat does not go outside your building or home.
The cost is $35 for dogs and $20 for cats. Reduced rates apply with proof of your pet’s sterilization and microchipping. The license is free for a guide dog.
There are three ways to purchase a license for your pet:
- Through the new Emili platform;
- At the Services Brossard counter in the lobby of City Hall, 2001, boulevard de Rome;
- During a visit by a water meter inspector.
Your pet’s license is valid from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. The license must be renewed annually.
Yes, you must renew your pet’s license on July1 of each year.
No, the cost of your pet’s license is non-refundable.
Yes, you can get a duplicate of your pet’s tag for $10.
Yes, the regulations require all animals to be identified. You must therefore ensure that your dog or cat wears the medallion issued by the City at all times.
No, you don’t have to have your cat sterilized if it doesn’t leave your home.
If there is more than one cat on the property, all but one must be sterilized. For example, if you have three cats that don’t go outside, two will have to be sterilized.
Yes, all dogs in Brossard must be sterilized.
Yes, your domestic dog or cat does not have to be spayed or neutered:
- It is less than 6 months or more than 10 years old;
- A veterinarian forbids spaying or neutering for health reasons;
- It is registered with the Canadian Kennel Club;
- He is registered with the Canadian Cat Association.
Yes, since 2012, the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops has been prohibited without identification by microchipping and sterilization.
A microchip is a permanent encoded device, inserted under the animal’s skin by a veterinarian or under his supervision, which contains a unique code linked to a central database recognized by the City, used to identify and register pets.
Microchipping is mandatory only for dogs covered by the restricted right of possession in Brossard.
Yes, since 2012, the sale of cats and dogs over 6 months of age by pet shops has been prohibited without identification by microchipping and sterilization. Kittens and puppies under 6 months of age do not need to be sterilized. However, there is no contraindication to microchipping a young animal.
The canine exercise area (AEC) is located in Parc Lautrec, on Boulevard de Rome.
The AEC is open and accessible every day, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Yes, if you have met the conditions for restricted right of possession, you can take your dog to the AEC. However, the dog must always wear its basket muzzle, even inside the AEC. Only dogs with a medal issued by the Ville de Brossard are admitted to the AEC.
The dog park is reserved for Brossard residents only.
No, you can’t walk your dog on the lawn of a city park or green space. This is a case of nuisance. You can walk your dog on a sidewalk, curb, footpath, park path or at the AEC.
It’s a lightweight muzzle that makes handling your dog easier and helps avoid tricky situations. It allows your dog to drink and protects his muzzle.
No, only the basket muzzle is accepted for your dog protected by the restricted right of possession in Brossard. Dogs must wear their muzzles at all times on public property, including the dog exercise area.
No, the Animal Control By-law does not require your dog to wear a halter or harness, even if it weighs more than 20 kilos, regardless of breed.
Your dog’s leash must be no longer than 1.85 m (6 ft.). Retractable leashes are prohibited.
No, there is no SPCA (Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in Brossard. The city’s animal management service is provided by the SPCA Roussillon (formerly Refuge A.M.R.), located in Saint-Constant. Visit their website.
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is a non-profit organization that serves as a registry office for purebred dogs. They currently recognize over 175 dog breeds. The CKC promotes and safeguards the interests of purebred dogs as well as those of responsible owners and good breeders. It also promotes the benefits that dogs can bring to our society. ckc.ca
A cat club brings together breeders as well as ordinary cat lovers. Clubs are affiliated with the Canadian Cat Association (CCA), which coordinates all cat-related activities. Unlike dog clubs, Canadian cat clubs can choose to be affiliated with the national association or with foreign associations.
cca-afc.com
No, if your dog is one of the breeds banned in Brossard, it cannot be admitted to a boarding kennel on Brossard territory.
Yes, dogs protected by the restricted right of possession, which are registered in the City’s license register and for which the guardians have complied with the obligations relating to this right, may be admitted to boarding facilities in Brossard.
For a first offence, you are liable to a minimum fine of $100 and a maximum fine of $1,000 if you are an individual, and a minimum fine of $200 and a maximum fine of $2,000 if you are a corporation.
In the case of a repeat offence, the minimum fine is $200, to a maximum of $2,000, in the case of a natural person, and $400, to a maximum of $4,000, in the case of a legal entity. In some cases, your pet may be seized by the competent authority.
In the event of an emergency, call 911.
You can keep a maximum of two (2) dogs and three (3) cats in your home. However, the total number of dogs and cats per dwelling must not exceed four (4).
No, you may not tie up your dog outside for more than three (3) consecutive hours.
Yes, if the dog is not covered by the ban on certain breeds of dogs in Brossard and has a valid license issued by the municipality where it is usually kept. You can keep an animal for a maximum of 30 consecutive days.
No, if the dog in question is a dog covered by the ban on certain breeds of dogs in Brossard .
Yes, as long as your dog does not fall under the ban on certain dog breeds in Brossard. Your dog must also have a valid license issued by the municipality where it is usually kept, and may only remain on Brossard territory for a maximum of 30 consecutive days.
No, you can’t visit friends or family in Brossard with your dog if it falls under the Brossard dog breed ban.
Yes, as long as your dog does not fall under the ban on certain dog breeds in Brossard. Your dog must also have a valid license issued by the municipality where it is usually kept, and may only remain on Brossard territory for a maximum of 30 consecutive days.
No, you can’t visit friends or family in Brossard with your dog if it falls under the Brossard dog breed ban.
Yes, a prohibited dog from another municipality may be present on Ville de Brossard territory when in transit (e.g., from Chambly to Châteauguay), as long as it remains securely in a closed vehicle at all times.
No, no dog covered by the ban may be boarded at a business located on the city’s territory.
Yes, a prohibited dog from another municipality may be present on Ville de Brossard territory to receive treatment at a veterinary facility, provided that the dog is on a leash and wearing a basket muzzle until the veterinary facility takes charge of the dog inside its facility.
No, only Brossard residents, with proof of residency, can register their dog or cat with the city.