Mar 26, 2025

Dog Licences

The Animal Control 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 excrement left by their dog on another person's property or on public property.

Dog licences must be purchased in-person from City Hall (weekdays, 8 am to 4 pm) and the BCSPCA (Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 pm). All dogs older than six months must wear a municipal dog tag, renewed annually. Rates for tags are as follows:

Licence Fee (Prior to January 31)

$30 Not Neutered/spayed  
$20 Neutered/spayed  

Licence Fee (After January 31)

$35 Not Neutered/spayed
$25 Neutered/spayed

Dangerous or aggressive dog

$200           per dog

For enforcement of stray or loose dogs or for more information, contact:

  • Bylaw compliance department        250 954-4650
  • Weekend bylaw (8 am to 4 pm)      250 954-3067
  • After hours                                   250 248-6144

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