Dog Licences
The Dog Licence and Pound Bylaw regulates the licensing of dogs in the City. Under this bylaw, owners of dogs must not permit their animals to bark in a manner which disturbs the quiet of the neighbourhood, must not allow their dogs to be at large, and must take special precautions to ensure that vicious dogs do not present a danger to the public. Every dog owner must immediately remove any excrement left by their dog on another person's property or on public property.
All dogs over the age of six months must wear a municipal dog tag, which must be renewed yearly. Rates for tags are as follows:
Licence Fee (If paid prior to Jan. 31)
| $30.00 | Not Neutered/Spayed | |
| $20.00 | Neutered/Spayed | |
Licence Fee (If paid after Jan. 31)
| $35.00 | Not Neutered/Spayed |
| $25.00 | Neutered/Spayed |
The SPCA is contracted to enforce the Dog Licence and Pound Bylaw and patrols the City for stray and loose dogs. Please contact the SPCA at 250-248-3811 or visit their website (BCSPCA - Parksville - Qualicum Beach and District Branch).
