The purpose of this Act is to provide for the safety of the public, the humane care and treatment of animals, and to encourage responsible animal ownership. (ecode360.com)
The director shall conduct a public education program on responsible animal ownership, and shall develop educational partnerships with the public school system. (ecode360.com)
«Municipal by - laws should facilitate the reduction of companion animal overpopulation, ensure for responsible animal ownership and regulate the general way in which citizens and animals interact in the community» says Alanna Devine, jurist and Director of Animal Advocacy at the Montreal SPCA. (montrealdogblog.com)