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Spallumcheen Township
Departments


DOG AND LARGE ANIMAL CONTROL

Dog and Large Animal Control Services are provided by Coba: Protective Services BC.  

All concerns and inquiries related to Dog and Large animals are to  be directed to the Township offices at: 
• Email: mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca
• Phone: (250) 546-3013

All complaints relating to Dog and Large Animal Control are required to be in writing. Verbal complaints will not be actioned. Please use the complaint form below:

Complaint Form

Should an emergency situation related to  Dog and Large Animal Control  take place outside of office hours, please call the Township's answering service at 250-546-3013 and request to be contacted by Township staff. If the matter is determined to be non-emergent, it will be addressed the next business day.

The Township of Spallumcheen's Dog Licensing Program is a voluntary program and the fees are as follows:

  1. License Fees
 For each dog  $5.00
 For each kennel as defined by the bylaw and subject to the restrictions of all Provincial and Municipal bylaws  $100.00
 For a lost tag replacement fee $5.00
 For license fees paid by new residents and new owners of dogs after July 1st in each calendar year, a fifty percent (50%) discount shall apply  $ 2.50
 Seeing-eye guide dogs no charge

2. Impoundment Fees:

In addition to licensing fees, the impoundment fee for each dog impounded shall be:

  • for the first impoundment in any one calendar year, the sum of $35.00 for a licensed dog and $75.00 for an unlicensed dog;
  • for the second impoundment in any one calendar year, the sum of $100.00;
  • for the third and each subsequent impoundment in any one calendar year, the sum of $125.00; and,
  • a boarding fee for each dog impounded shall be charged and be due and payable at the rate of $15.00 per day or portion thereof.

Dog Control and Voluntary Licensing Bylaw No. 1451, 1998 Consolidated Version March 2013

 

DID YOU KNOW…


As a dog owner you are 100% responsible for your dog at all times.  This includes the following:
• That on properties less than 5 acres you are permitted no more than 3 dogs as pets;

• That on properties larger than 5 acres you are permitted no more than 5 dogs as pets.

• that they are under your care, or another adult’s care, and not running at large; 

• that they aren’t being a nuisance to neighbours by barking or emitting cries or other noises in a persistent manner; 

• that they are well cared for with food, water, in a clean and healthy environment;

• that when they are not confined to the property they remain on your property at all times.

For Dog Kennels, if you are breeding dogs you are required to meet the following conditions:
• That the property is larger than 4 hectares (9.88 acres) in the Small Holding (SH), Country Residential (CR), Agricultural (A.2), or Large Holding (LH) zones;

• That you have met the setback requirements in Schedule J of the Township of Spallumcheen Zoning Bylaw in regards to kennels and the home occupation requirements for kennels;

• That you have a kennel license, if you have more than 5 dogs on your property at any given time; 

• That you have a current approved business license for the sale of dogs as per the Township of Spallumcheen Business Licensing and Regulations bylaw.

As a large animal owner you are 100% responsible for your animal at all times.  This includes the following:
• that they are under your care, or another adult’s care, and not running at large; 

• that they aren’t being a nuisance to neighbours by emitting cries or other noises in a persistent manner (there are exemptions to farm animals); 

• that they are well cared for with food, water, in a clean and healthy environment;

• that when they are not confined (penned or leashed) to the property they remain on your property at all times.

(the information provided is informational and does not represent the

full scope of the Township’s Bylaws.  Please refer to individual bylaws to

ensure you are in compliance, or contact staff with any questions)

 

BEAR AWARE

Bear Aware 

Bear awareness information is available at:

The Ministry of Environment – Conservation Officer Service – Reporting Human Wildlife Conflicts webpage . This webpage provides excellent, up-to-date information including, but not limited to who to contact, information on the Bear Aware and Bear Smart Programs and links to resources to help provide tips and strategies on how to reduce conflicts including: 10 Tips for Dealing with Bears; Safety Guide to Bears at your Home; and Safety Guide to Bears in the Wild.

WildSafeBC is a program designed to reduce human-wildlife conflict through education, innovation and cooperation Wild Safe BC.

Be Bear Aware!

Contact Us

Take Some Time to Visit our Municipal Office


Township of Spallumcheen
4144 Spallumcheen Way
Spallumcheen, BC V4Y 0N1

Phone: 250-546-3013
Toll Free: 866-546-3013
Fax: 250-546-8878
Email: mail@spallumcheentwp.bc.ca

The Municipal Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and is closed on Statutory Holidays.
 
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Township of Spallumcheen
4144 Spallumcheen Way
Spallumcheen, BC V4Y 0N1

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Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Friday : 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Saturday: Closed 
Sunday: Closed 

We are closed on Statutory Holidays
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