Animal Care & Control
City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control enforces the Animal Control Bylaw and temporarily houses stray cats and dogs.
Canadian Kennel Club
The Canadian Kennel Club is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada.
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At the City of Edmonton, dogs are only deemed "restricted" when convicted under the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw for:
Regulations applying to Restricted Dogs:
The licence fee for a dog convicted of chasing, attacking, or biting people or other animals is $250 per year. The fine for not licensing is $500.
All dog and cats in the city of Edmonton must be licensed. Although the City of Edmonton's legislation no longer restricts dogs by their breed, a valid pet licence is required from the Animal Care & Control Centre.
You must have a minimum of $1 million liability insurance that specifically covers damages for personal injury caused by the Restricted Dog.
If you take the Restricted Dog off your property, you must ensure it is:
When the Restricted Dog is on your own property, you must have it kept one of the following ways at all times:
*This section does not apply if the chase, attack, bite or damage is a direct result of the Restricted Dog being provoked.
The City of Edmonton is closely partnered with the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS). EHS offers pet owners many programs, services, training classes and one-on-one consultation to encourage responsible pet ownership, good behaviour and socialization and to help address behavioural issues.
13550 - 163 Street
Edmonton, AB
Facility information and hours
Online | Contact 311 |
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Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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Fax | 780-496-8824 |
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