When on a street or other public place, a pet must be kept on a leash not more than 2.5 metres in length.
Animal Services
Animal Control By-Law
The City of Steinbach’s Animal Control By-Law establishes regulations for the control of dogs, cats, and other animals within the City.
Leashing and Control of Pets
Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and must do so immediately if their pet defecates on property other than the pet owner’s. Dog feces on the owner’s property must be removed daily.
Dog owners must not allow their dog to bark or howl in such a way that disturbs other people who are not on the same premises, or that unreasonably disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, or comfort of others.
Responsible Cat Ownership & "Roaming" Cats
Pets, including cats, are not permitted to run at large in the City of Steinbach. Allowing your cat to roam can put them and other community members at risk as well as add to a stray/feral cat population that can put a strain on community resources.
If you have cats under your care, please keep in mind:
- All cats over the age of six months must be spayed or neutered.
- Cats must not leave your property unless it is under the immediate charge and control of a responsible person.
- You must ensure that any cat bears sufficient identification to enable any person finding the cat to contact the owner.
Complaints and Animal Control Officer
Contact RAMS for filing of complaints or for requesting services.
Phone: 204-223-5521
The City of Steinbach has contracted Rural Animal Management Services (RAMS) to enforce the provisions set out by City Council in the Animal Control By-Law. They handle all animal related complaints and provide Animal Control services for the City.
Please note, however, that homeowners are fully responsible for any wildlife such as birds, rabbits, squirrels, skunks, etc. on their property. These are classified as non-domestic animals and are not prohibited under the Animal Control By-Law.
There is no charge for services provided by the Animal Control Officer (RAMS). However, if your animal is picked up as the subject of a complaint, it will be subject to fines and impound fees.
A RAMS officer will be on-duty Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and the RAMS Impound facility will be staffed between sunup and sundown.
If you find/capture animals after regular business hours, you must safely detain the animal until the next business day when an Officer can attend to pick up or you can transport the animal to the RAMS Impound Facility at 35140 PTH 15 in Anola, MB.
Please call ahead if you decide to transport an animal to the RAMS Impound Facility on your own.