Information for dog and cat owners
Under the new agreement signed with the SPA des Cantons, the Town of Sutton has entrusted the organization with the following services.
Issuance of dog licenses
In accordance with section 3 of By-law RM 410 – By-law concerning animal control (in French only), the owners of any dog living on the territory of Sutton must obtain a permit for the possession of the animal, and they may not possess more than two dogs at the same address:
- The cost of the permit is $25 per year (+ $6.50 for the first year for the cost of the tag); the permit must be renewed each year.
- A tag is given at the first registration and must be worn by the animal.
- The request for a permit must be addressed directly to the SPA des Cantons and can be done online and by selecting the Town of Sutton.
Pet Complaint Management
The SPA des Cantons is now responsible for handling and following up on complaints concerning domestic animals, whether they be dangerous dogs or nuisances caused by a domestic animal.
Please note that the SPA does not handle cases involving wild animals (e.g.: foxes that are sick or suspected of having rabies), which must be addressed to the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs at 1-877-346-6763.
Stray dog pick-up
The SPA des Cantons is responsible for recovering stray dogs contained and reported on Sutton territory. For safety reasons — for the animal, for citizens and for SPA staff — no intervention is carried out to pursue or capture an animal at large. The SPA acts only when a dog is already under control (contained in a yard, tied up or confined in a safe area). This approach is designed to avoid the risk of injury or stress for the animal and anyone involved.
SPA des Cantons
1507, rue Principale
Granby (Quebec) J2J 0S4
Tel. : 450 263-1117
www.spadescantons.com