I have been through this with Manitoba Hydro in MB. If there is an existing easement on the properly you can find it at the land tiles department for your existing land. It should show if they have an easement and this will be on the title. If it is........it has been written long ago and they will have the right to use this land even though they don't pay for it anymore. MB hydro had a right of way at the back of our acreage and then they wanted me to sign to have underground hydro installed across my property.(not for my use, to supply the town with underground) I would never allow that to happen.
So check your land titles office and see what is on your property. It will cost you to get the records and useful for a lawyer to hold their feet to the fire.
As far as the dogs go....they are still your responsibility and from what you have said you love them....so keep them safe until this is settled.
Good Luck.
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