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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ay 31 ,2 01 8 | 22 Immigrating to Canada from Tanzania as a child, Michael was often shy and nervous in his new surroundings. It wasn't until he attended Tim Horton Camp in Parry Sound that he came out of his shell. The friends hemade immediately took him under their wings and challenged him to try new experiences. After 10 days of zip-lining and canoeing, Michael returned homewith a new confidence. Now understanding the power of a helping hand, he works with new students at his school to help them find their place in their new surroundings. Thank you,Michael. And thanks to all our TimHorton Campers whomake our community stronger. "The confidence I gained impressed my family." Michael, Tim Horton Camper fromOttawa, ON The Town of Oakville has announced that changes are coming to its animal control bylaw June 4, which include a change in the number of per- mitted pets per household. Town staff said the updatedTown staff said the updatedT material follows extensive re- view and public input and is in- tended to strengthen the bylaw to better serve the community and ensure a positive quality of life for all pets within the town. "Updating this bylaw en- sures our community contin- ues to be safe and enjoyable for all residents, animals and visi- tors," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. The animal control bylaw regulates the keeping of pets within the town. It provides regulations for pets at large, leash require- ments and standards of care. It sets out what animals res- idents can have in their homes and limits the number of pets per household. Animal control services in Oakville, including the en- forcement of the bylaw, areforcement of the bylaw, aref provided by the Oakville & Mil- ton Humane Society (OMHS). The updated bylaw now in- cludes a Standards of Care sec- tion, which will allow OMHS officers to address issues such as dogs left in cars, unsanitary living conditions, and ade- quate shelter and protection from the elements.from the elements.f Additional wording has been added to the bylaw on the subject of leash requirements clarifying that when not on the owner's property, a dog must be on a leash of some kind and under the control of a person who has sufficient strength and ability to maintain control of the dog at all times. Changes are also coming to the number of pets residents can have per household. Currently, a maximum of three dogs and six cats are per- mitted per household in Oak- ville. The new bylaw permits a combined dog and cat limit of six animals, with a maximum of three dogs. Town staff said this totalTown staff said this totalT brings Oakville in line with neighbouring municipalities and may assist in addressing sanitary conditions and nui- sance complaints. The bylaw also provides a list of animals, which are pro- hibited as pets within the town, including goats, chickens and pigs. Violations of the animalViolations of the animalV control bylaw can now be han- dled through the Administra- tive Penalty System much like a parking ticket. Town staff said this allowsTown staff said this allowsT them to address more minor violations with an administra- tive penalty fee, resulting in re- duced reliance on the courts, and earlier resolution of of- fences.fences.f As with the current bylaw all dogs over the age of six months in the Town of Oak- ville must be licensed. Town staff said licensing isTown staff said licensing isT an important part of being a re- sponsible pet owner and fees help provide animal control services to reunite lost pets with owners; shelter and feed lost animals; and provide emergency veterinary medical care for injured stray dogs and cats. To learn more about animalTo learn more about animalT control services in the town and the new bylaw visit oakvil- le.ca. NEWS Changes coming to Oakville animal control bylaw June 4 Update changes number of animals permitted per household l GET CONNECTED All our regional publications are online at insidehalton.com.