The Nain Inuit Community Government held a meeting on January 24, 2023.
During this meeting, an issue on loose dogs was discussed, and the following actions are being taken.
– Dog traps have been set out around Nain; and
– Two dog catchers will be working together for the next 2 weeks in an effort to catch more dogs.
Also, the NICG will be making changes to the dog control regulations to deter dog owners from letting their dogs loose.
These changes include significant increases to seizure and impounds fees.
The first seizure and impounding will now cost $500 plus licensing fees if they have not already been made, and the second seizure and impounding will be $750.
If a dog is seized and impounded a third time, it will not be handed back to the owner and instead be sent to the SPCA.
The effective date for these changes will be posted once it has been determined.
This notice is to give owners a caution as to what will be happening.