Phase 2 Public Engagement
Do you have animal instincts?
Phase 2 of the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw Renewal Project is now underway and we want to hear from you. Public engagement is open from July 2-August 11, 2024.
Main page content begins here
The City of Edmonton’s Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw is over 20 years old and requires review and renewal to ensure it continues to reflect the most current animal practices within the city, including animal population management, husbandry and welfare and much more.
The Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw Renewal Initiative will also review licence conditions, fees, fines and offences to ensure they continue to contribute to public safety and align with public views, emerging trends in animal care, and the safe and healthy integration of animals into our communities.
Do you have animal instincts?
Phase 2 of the Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw Renewal Project is now underway and we want to hear from you. Public engagement is open from July 2-August 11, 2024.
Phase 1 public engagement was completed in November 2023.
Phase 2 public engagement is open from July 2-August 11, 2024. Input gathered from both phases of engagement, along with other City bylaws, policies, services, research and jurisdictional scan data will inform the drafting of the new bylaw later.
Animals in the city bring communities to life and pets are important members of many Edmonton families.
The Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw establishes a system of rules and definitions with respect to animals within the City. It helps clarify what animals can and cannot be kept as pets and what regulations pet owners must follow in caring for them. It can also regulate animals that can be kept for urban farming purposes. The bylaw also outlines fees and fines for infractions and how stray populations are managed.