Many citizens of the City of Summerside have expressed their concern about dogs and cats running at large on their property or on public property and causing a nuisance, causing property damage and posing a threat to their health and safety.

Many citizens have also expressed their concern about unnecessary and intrusive regulation of their pets.

This bylaw is an attempt to balance the legitimate right of citizens to own and enjoy their property and to feel safe from harm with the legitimate right of citizens to own and enjoy pets with a minimum of regulation and control.

Animal Control Bylaw (CS-15)