Town of Whitecourt Animal Control Bylaw 1414 requires that all dogs within the Town of Whitecourt be licensed.  Dog licenses must be purchased annually, and are valid from January 1 to December 31.  New licenses are available for early purchase starting December 1 to 31, for 25% off the regular fee, but you have until January 31 to purchase your tags for the New Year.  

·        Animal Control Information Brochure

 

Fees

Dog $25.00

Dog Spayed or Neutered $10.00

Replacement Tags $0.50

 

After June 30 tags are 50% off.  Discounts are only applicable to voluntary license purchases.

 

Residents are not required to license cats.

 

Animal Offenses

The Town of Whitecourt limits the number of dogs and cats per household.  Households are restricted to two of any type of animal (i.e. you can have only two dogs and/or two cats).  This restriction took effect in November 2006, and there is a grandfather clause for those households that have more than two of any one type of animal prior to the Bylaw comint in to effect.If you have any questions regarding the Town of Whitecourt Domestic Animal Bylaw, please contact the Town Administration Office at 780-778-2273.

All pets must be kept on your property or under your control when off your property, and you are responsible for your pet if it is found running at large. The dogcatcher will not enter your yard to take the animal to the Pound, but will retrieve the dog/cat if it is outside of your property. Animals will be kept at the Pound for three full working days only. Dogs are not allowed on playgrounds.

The Whitecourt Pound is run out of the Whitecourt Veterinary Clinic located at #2, 4439A - 52 Avenue.  Contact the Pound directly at 780-778-5767.

Running at Large/Impounded Fee (Within a 24 Month Period)

For dogs and cats:

First Offence - $75.00

Second Offence - $125.00

Third Offence - $200.00

Offences Thereafter - $250.00

 * Plus feeding costs of $4.00/working day for dogs and cats in the pound.

 

Fine for harboring an unlicensed dog is $25.00 plus the cost of the dog tag (discounts do not apply, as this is an involuntary purchase).

 

If you allow your dog to howl or otherwise disturb your neighbors, you may be liable for a fine of $50.00.

 

Animal Adoption

You can adopt a pet though the Edmonton SPCA.  Visit the Edmonton SPCE at www.espca.com

 

Animal Cruelty

If you witness cruelty or neglect to animals you can contact the SPCA at 1-800-455-9003 or the local RCMP Detachment at 780-778-5454.