Animal Care and Control bylaw reminders

The lovely team with the City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) is reminding all Edmontonians of the updates to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw that were passed in May, which establishes a system of rules and definitions with respect to animals within the City.

The BLCL board is sharing ACCC's reminders with residents:

LICENSE YOUR PET

It's mandatory, it's their ID, and it's their fastest way home.

BARKS, BITES AND BIG PENALTIES

There are stricter penalties for dog attacks, with penalties ranging from $250 to $3,000, and new rules for vicious dogs.

PAWSITIVE ACCESSIBILITY

There are discounted license fees for seniors and people on income support, waived licensing fees for non-profit local animal rescues and small changes to license fees.

PAW-LEASE PUT MY SAFETY FIRST

Your pet's safety is your responsibility. Avoid animal welfare fines for:

- Unsafe transportation of an animal.

- Leaving an animal unattended (hot vehicles, cold weather) or in a yard without access to shelter.

BEE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

There are new rules, regulations, and limits on backyard hens, beehives and rabbits.

Looking to learn more about the Animal Care and Control Bylaw? Please visit edmonton.ca/animalbylaw or email AnimalBylawRenewal@edmonton.ca