Local government animal bylaws in British Columbia: current state analysis and emerging practices

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dc.contributor.authorTrux, Luisa M
dc.contributor.supervisorSpeers, Kimberly
dc.date.accessioned2023-07-11T21:59:57Z
dc.date.available2023-07-11T21:59:57Z
dc.date.copyright2023en_US
dc.date.issued2023-07-11
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Public Administrationen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Public Administration M.P.A.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis research presents an exploration of the current state of animal bylaws across the 25 most populated municipalities in B.C. and the identification of emerging practices for animal bylaws. The focus is on the duties placed on owners to both control their animals to prevent threats and provide care for them to ensure their wellbeing. Findings include a gradual shift in some animal bylaws from regulations focused on control and preventing threats stemming from animals, in particular dogs, towards a more all-encompassing approach that promotes responsible pet ownership. This entails a balance between control requirements and care requirements that recognizes both the potential risks associated with pets and their ability to have positive impacts on individuals and communities. The thesis concludes with several recommendations for municipalities considering changing their animal bylaws, including the need for comprehensive provisions on cats and increased care and anti-cruelty requirements, as well as an overview of areas for further research.en_US
dc.description.scholarlevelGraduateen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/15212
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectanimal bylawsen_US
dc.subjectresponsible pet ownershipen_US
dc.subjectB.C. municipalitiesen_US
dc.subjectlocal governmenten_US
dc.titleLocal government animal bylaws in British Columbia: current state analysis and emerging practicesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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