If you've lost a pet, please call the Animal Control Officer at 250.425.6820 or 250.425.5367 right away or online through our Service Request Form and input all details into our system including your pet's characteristics, and when and where it was lost. When we receive reports of strays, we can cross reference the information you provided to see whether it's your lost pet that has been reported.
In accordance with the Animal Control Bylaw, an officer may capture and take into his custody any animal found at large within the District. Animals that are not claimed by owners are assessed, and if suitable, placed for adoption. Dog licences are the fastest way to reunite you with your lost dog.
To claim your pet from the Municipal Animal Pound, you must:
The following table reflects all charges applicable when a stray animal has been picked up and impounded:
Fee or Charge | Standard Fees | Reduced Fees |
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Animal at Large | $100 for 1st offence* $150 for 2nd offence* $200 for 3rd and subsequent offence* | $50 for 1st offence $75 for 2nd offence $100 for 3rd and subsequent offence |
Dog licence fee | $30 | $10 if spayed/neutered |
Dog tag replacement | $3 | |
Impoundment fee | $35 (domestic) or $50 (farm) | |
Daily boarding fee | $2/day (domestic) or $10/day (farm) | |
Unlicenced dog | $100 for 1st offence* $150 for 2nd offence* $200 for 3rd and subsequent offence* | $50 for 1st offence $75 for 2nd offence $100 for 3rd and subsequent offence |
Veterinary costs | Actual |
Note* Fines are reduced by 50% if paid within 30 days of issuance of a municipal ticket.
If your dog has been impounded, it is an offence to remove the animal from the Municipal Animal Pound without authorization from the District. Doing so will result in a fine of $1,000.00 in addition to the impound fees and other related charges.
Pet owners are responsible for re-homing any unwanted pets as the District’s pound is for impounding stray animals.
The District does its best to find the owner of impounded pets. Notices of found pets are placed within this section of the website. In the event the owner does not come forward or cannot be identified within 120 hours of the time of impoundment the animal may be placed for sale as outlined in the Sparwood Animal Control Bylaw, No. 821 2000.
The notice of sale will be posted within the adoptions page. No sale shall occur within 144 hours of impoundment. Visit the adoptions page more details on the adoption process.
Cats, dogs and other animals that are found will be kept at the Municipal Animal Pound located at 501 Engelmann Spruce Drive.
There are no found pets listed at this time.
Adopting an animal can be a rewarding experience.
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