The resolution is part of an effort to humanely protect the community from aggressive dogs, says Chief Bruce Achneepineskum.
MARTEN FALLS — With limited access to basic necessities and veterinary care, Marten Falls First Nation band council voted to allow only two dogs per household in the remote community.
“Dogs are loose and wanted out,” said Chief Bruce Achneepineskum.
Following a history of dogs running at large and dog bite incidents, the August 21 resolution also required dogs be kept on a leash or tied up when outdoors.
“There’s been a couple of dog bitings in the past two years, so we’re trying to clamp down on that,” Achneepineskum said.
With limited access to services, Achneepineskum said there’s difficulty finding a humane solution.
“It’s really hard finding out what we can do with the dogs,” he said. “Who do we send them out to if they’re not wanted.”
Currently, a variety of veterinary services offer relief to pet parents in the community through pop-up clinics, he said.