Dogs & animal control across Alberta
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
226 of 322 municipalities in Alberta have an adopted bylaw on dogs & animal control on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Village |
Bylaw 2019-11 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: Prior to January 31st: Sterilized $20.00, Unsterilized $35.00; After January 31st: Sterilized $35.00, Unsterilized $65.00; Vicious Dog $500.00/$1,000.00 · leash rule: Animal must be Leashed and under control of a Competent Person when not on Owner's property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Airdrie City |
Animal Control Bylaw, B-33/2016 Consolidation | licence required: True · leash rule: Domestic Animal must not run at large off Owner's Property; Dogs exempt in designated Off Leash Areas. · max animals: three (3) Dogs; three (3) Cats; one (1) Vicious Dog per Premises | 2026-06-08 |
| Alberta Beach Village |
291-23 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must be on a leash and under control off owner's property, except in designated off-leash areas. · max animals: 5 Domestic Animals, no more than 3 Dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Alix Village |
405 11 New Animal Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 spayed/neutered; $40.00 non-spayed (by Jan 31); $30.00 spayed/neutered; $50.00 non-spayed (after Jan 31) · leash rule: not otherwise restrained by a person controlling the ANIMAL by means of a securely fastened leash | 2026-06-08 |
| Alliance Village |
2024-04 Animal Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 altered; $20.00 unaltered; $110.00 vicious; $250.00 hobby · leash rule: No animal shall run at large within the corporate limits of the Village | 2026-06-08 |
| Amisk Village |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 375 | licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00 · leash rule: Dog must not run at large; off property must be on leash or under control. | 2026-06-08 |
| Andrew Village |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2024-002 | licence required: True · licence fee: $40.00 non-altered; $20.00 altered · leash rule: keep the Animal on a Leash, no longer than 7.62 metres, at all times while off the Owner's property | 2026-06-08 |
| Argentia Beach Summer Village |
Dog Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Arrowwood Village |
Bylaw 473 Animal Control Bylaw | licence fee: Kennel License $250.00; Exotic Animal License $100.00; Nuisance Animal License $75.00; Animal Rescue License No Fee; Animal Shelter License No Fee · leash rule: Owner shall ensure Animal is not running at Large. Properly restrained includes being restrained by means of a leash. · max animals: 4 Animals that are 8 months or Older without kennel business License | 2026-06-08 |
| Athabasca Town |
Animal Control Bylaw - Bylaw 007-2024
adopted 2024-10-30 |
licence required: True · licence fee: Permanent License $25.00; Annual License $75.00; $35.00; $300.00; License Tag Replacement $5.00 · leash rule: Animals must not be At Large; restrained by Permitted Leash <= 3 meters held by person. | 2026-06-08 |
| Banff Town |
Animal Services Bylaw 46-4 (PDF) | licence required: True · licence fee: $56.00; $125.00 unaltered Dog > six (6) months; $20.00; $125.00 unaltered Cat > six (6) months; $500.00 Vicious Animal · leash rule: No Animal shall be At Large; Physical Control means restrained by a leash not exceeding three (3) metres | 2026-06-08 |
| Barnwell Village |
Animal Regulations Bylaw (Bylaw 03-20)
+1 more adopted 2021-02-18 |
leash rule: Livestock and other animals must be enclosed or caged and not permitted to be at large, off the owner's property. · fines: not more than two thousand five hundred ($2500.00) dollars; Schedule B $50.00 to $500 · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Barons Village |
Keeping of Wild/Domestic Animals or Poultry Bylaw (Bylaw 680)
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00/year neutered/spayed; $50.00/year non-neutered/spayed; $250.00/year vicious neutered/spayed; $500.00/year vicious non-neutered/spayed; $100.00/year Dog Fanciers · leash rule: Dog off property must be on leash not exceeding 3 metres and under control; vicious dogs 1 metre leash. | 2026-06-08 |
| Barrhead Town |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 04-2021 | licence required: True · licence fee: $ 8.00 spayed/neutered; $20.00 unspayed/unneutered; $ NIL Service Dog · leash rule: Owner shall not permit dog or cat to run at large within the jurisdiction of the Town. | 2026-06-08 |
| Bashaw Town |
718-2009 Dog Control Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · leash rule: Dog must not be At Large. Off owner's premises, must be restrained by securely fastened leash. · max animals: three (3) | 2026-06-08 |
| Bassano Town |
Dog Control Bylaw 928/22 | licence required: True · licence fee: $40.00 Unaltered; $20.00 Altered; No Fee Guide/Service; $100.00 Fancier · leash rule: Dogs must not be At Large; must be on owner's property or restrained by a Permitted Leash not exceeding two meters in length. | 2026-06-08 |
| Beaumont City |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 1056-24
adopted 2024-06-25 |
— | 2026-08-23 |
| Beaverlodge Town |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1032 | licence required: True · leash rule: No Owner shall permit a Dog to be Running at Large within the Town of Beaverlodge except at an approved and designated off-leash park. · max animals: 2 Dogs; 4 Cats | 2026-06-08 |
| Beiseker Village |
Bylaw 2026-01 Animal Control Rescinds Bylaw 2024-10
+1 more |
fines: not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars; Schedule B $250.00-$1000.00 · licence required: True · leash rule: Animals must not be At Large; defined as not on a leash held by a competent person off Owner's property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Berwyn Village |
Domestic Animal Control Bylaw No. 659 | licence required: True · licence fee: Dog/Cat: $20.00 spayed/neutered; $25.00 un-spayed/unneutered; Work/Police Dog: Free; Vicious Dog: $50.00; Hen Coop: $50.00; Replacement Tags: $3.00 · leash rule: Domestic animals must not be at large; dogs/cats off-owner property must be on a permitted leash (max 2 meters) at all times. | 2026-06-08 |
| Betula Beach Summer Village |
Bylaw #3-2016 - Animal Control
adopted 2016-10-27 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Big Lakes County Municipal District |
Bylaw: 12-2023 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: No charge will be levied for the initial licensing of an animal. · leash rule: On property not his own, leash of sufficient strength securely attached and held by a person able to restrain the Dog | 2026-06-08 |
| Big Valley Village |
Bylaw 881 – Animal Licensing Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00; $30.00 after Jan 31; $100.00 Restricted; $200.00 Restricted after Jan 31; Cat $15.00/$30.00 · leash rule: Off property: Held on a leash not exceeding two meters in length | 2026-06-08 |
| Birch Cove Summer Village |
125-13 Animal Control | leash rule: No person or owner shall permit any dog to run at large within the boundaries of the Village. · max animals: more than two small pets of one kind · fines: $75.00-$225.00; $300.00-$1000.00; summary conviction not to exceed $1000.00; vicious dog conviction $1000.00-$2500.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Blackfalds Town |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1359/26 | licence required: True · licence fee: $60.00; $45.00 neutered; $30.00 early unaltered; $15.00 early neutered; Dangerous Dog $150.00/$125.00; Guard Dog $100.00/$50.00 · leash rule: Must be on leash off owner's premises; not required in designated Off Leash Area. | 2026-06-08 |
| Bondiss Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 03-16 | leash rule: No owner shall allow any dog or cat to be at large · fines: $500.00; $1000.00; $2000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Bonnyville Town |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1585-25 | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Bonnyville Beach Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw (Dog Control By-law 141-2013) | leash rule: No person or persons... shall allow such animal or animals to run at large within the limits of the above mentioned Summer Village. · max animals: 2 dogs and 2 cats over the age of six months · fines: $200.00 for the first offence, $400 for the second offence, and $600 for each subsequent offence | 2026-06-08 |
| Bow Island Town |
Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: causing or permitting the running at large of an animal within the Town · max animals: 2 dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Brooks City |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 25/07
adopted 2025-06-03 |
— | 2026-08-23 |
| Calgary City |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 47M2021
adopted 2021-06-02 |
licence required: True · licence fee: Unaltered Dogs $68-$71; Neutered/Spayed Dogs $43-$45; Under 6 Months $43-$45; Vicious $300-$315; Nuisance $119-$125 · leash rule: Owner must ensure Animal is not Running at Large; dog must be on Leash unless in Off Leash Area. | 2026-06-08 |
| Calmar Town |
Cat and Dog Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must not run at large; leash required off owner's property unless in designated off-leash area. · fines: fine not exceeding $10,000.00; fine not exceeding $2000.00; Schedule 'B' and 'C' penalties | 2026-06-08 |
| Camrose City |
Animal Care Bylaw
+1 more |
fines: not exceeding ten thousand ($10,000) dollars; Schedule A: $1,500.00, $1,000.00; double the initial fine · licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must not be at large; in public places must wear a leash not greater than two metres under effective control. | 2026-06-08 |
| Carbon Village |
Bylaw 2023-860 Animal Control
+1 more |
licence required: True · leash rule: Animals must not be at large; off property must be restrained or under physical control by a person. · max animals: 2 dogs or 2 cats or total of 4 per landowner | 2026-06-08 |
| Cardston Town |
Bylaw 1696 - Animal Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: Altered: $25 (Before March 31st or New), $35 (After); Unaltered: $40 (Before March 31st or New), $50 (After); Aggressive: $150 (Before March 31st or New), $200 (After) · leash rule: Animals off owner's premises must be on a leash held by a person able to control the Animal. | 2026-06-08 |
| Carmangay Village |
Animals in the Village Bylaw #814 | licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must be under control by leash when off owner's property or on public places. · max animals: 2 dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Castle Island Summer Village |
Bylaw 2017-03 - Animal Bylaw
adopted 2017-01-01 |
leash rule: Leash not longer than 1.5 metres on property not owner's own · fines: $250.00; $500.00; $1,000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Castor Town |
Bylaw 1050 – Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Chauvin Village |
Bylaw 2018-02 – Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2018-02-12 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $5.00 per animal (Spade/Neutered); $25.00 per animal (Non Spade/Neutered) · leash rule: No domestic pet shall be permitted to run at large in the Village of Chauvin. | 2026-06-08 |
| Chestermere City |
Bylaw 025-24 – Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2025-05-13 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $55 unaltered dog; $35 neutered/spayed dog; $200 Vicious Dog; $45 unaltered cat; $25 neutered/spayed cat · leash rule: Animals must not be At-Large; off-property requires leash held by person able to maintain immediate, effective and continuous control. | 2026-06-08 |
| Claresholm Town |
Cat Bylaw #1769
+1 more adopted 2023-10-23 |
leash rule: Cat running at large on public street or private property without permission is an offence. · fines: $100; $250; $500 · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Clive Village |
Dog Control Bylaw #536-19
+2 more |
licence required: True · leash rule: not being carried by any person, or is not otherwise restrained by a person controlling the Cat by means of a securely fastened leash. · max animals: three (3) | 2026-06-08 |
| Clyde Village |
Village of Clyde Animal Control By-Law No. 2026-03-03
adopted 2026-03-01 |
licence required: True · leash rule: Animals must be restrained by a leash not exceeding 3 metres or carried, unless on Owner's Property. · max animals: two (2) animals | 2026-06-08 |
| Coaldale Town |
Dog Regulation & Control Bylaw
+1 more adopted 2021-10-12 |
licence required: True · leash rule: Dog not on owner's or permitted property must be restrained by a permitted leash (max 3.0 m) held by a person. · max animals: 3 dogs aged 6 months or more; up to 5 with a Fanciers License | 2026-06-08 |
| Cold Lake City |
755-PL-22 Animal Care and Control Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026)
+2 more |
leash rule: Hens must be kept in a secured area at all times; locked in Coop from sunset to sunrise. · max animals: maximum of four (4) Hens · fines: $250.00; $500.00 second offence; $750.00 third and subsequent offence | 2026-06-08 |
| Consort Village |
Bylaw #A-808 Part 1 Animal Control Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00 · leash rule: Shall ensure that the animal is not running at large | 2026-06-08 |
| Coronation Town |
Bylaw No. 2021-675 "ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW" | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00; $50.00 Non neutered or Spayed; $100.00 Aggressive Dog · leash rule: Off Owner's Property, Animals must be carried, restrained, or under physical control by a restraining device; otherwise considered At Large. | 2026-06-08 |
| County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Municipal District |
Bylaw 3032 Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2017-05-08 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| County of Paintearth No. 18 Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 006-2022 (Halkirk)
adopted 2022-07-01 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 (Annual Fee) + GST; $25.00 (Annual Fee) + GST · leash rule: No owner shall suffer, permit, or allow for any reason his/her animal to be at large within the Village of Halkirk. | 2026-06-08 |
| County of Two Hills No. 21 Municipal District |
Bylaw No. 08-2024 Dog Control
adopted 2024-01-31 |
leash rule: Dog must not be at large: away from owner's property, not under control, not secured by a leash. · max animals: more than two (3) dogs older than six (6) months in a hamlet | 2026-06-08 |
| County of Vermilion River Municipal District |
Aggressive Dog Bylaw 24-02
adopted 2024-01-01 |
leash rule: Aggressive dogs off property must be muzzled, under control, and on a leash held by person able to control. | 2026-06-08 |
| County of Warner No. 5 Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw 925-16 (with Amendment) | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Coutts Village |
Licensing, Regulating, and Control of Animals Bylaw 538 | licence required: True · licence fee: $30 unspayed; $5 spayed; $100 Dog Fancier's License · leash rule: ensure that the animal is on a leash, adequate to restrain it, at all times that it is off the owners premises | 2026-06-08 |
| Cowley Village |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 368 | licence required: True · licence fee: Spayed or Neutered Dogs: $20.00 (amended from $15.00 effective Aug 18, 2009); Others: deleted by amendment (was $30.00); Service Dogs: No Charge · leash rule: No dog or cat may run at large within Village limits; guard/dangerous dogs must be on leash under adult supervision. | 2026-06-08 |
| Cremona Village |
Dogs Bylaw No. 402-7 | licence required: True · licence fee: $0.00; $35.00 After Jan 31; $25.00 altered; $100.00 vicious; free · leash rule: not running at large; off property Under Control of Competent Person | 2026-06-08 |
| Crystal Springs Summer Village |
Animal Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Cypress County Municipal District |
Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: free of charge · leash rule: Dog owners must keep control of their dog when off their property in both rural and urban areas. | 2026-06-08 |
| Czar Village |
2021 Animal Control Bylaw 573 | leash rule: No person being the owner of an animal shall allow such animal to run at large. · max animals: two (2) dogs and four (4) cats aged six months or more · fines: $50.00 to $2,500.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Daysland Town |
2017-631 Dog Bylaw
adopted 2018-09-06 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Delia Village |
Bylaw #640-2019 – Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2019-01-01 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $10; free of charge for assistance dog · leash rule: Offence if running at large; defined as off premises without leash | 2026-06-08 |
| Diamond Valley Town |
2025-106 Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
adopted 2025-01-01 |
licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must be kept Under Control by means of a Permitted Leash when off the Owner's Property, except in Off-Leash Parks. · max animals: four (4) Dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Didsbury Town |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 altered; $35.00 intact; $70.00 late renewal; $0.00 service dog · leash rule: Owner must keep dog on leash unless area designated as Off Leash Area; must not Run at Large. | 2026-06-08 |
| Donalda Village |
737-21 – Animal Control Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00; $40.00 unaltered; $30.00 increased neutered; $55.00 increased unaltered · leash rule: Leash not longer than three (3) metres (10 feet), securely attached and held by person able to restrain animal. | 2026-06-08 |
| Donnelly Village |
Bylaw 23-01 – Animal Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $25.00 un-neutered; $10.00 neutered; $100.00 dangerous · leash rule: No Owner shall allow any Animal to be At Large within the Village. | 2026-06-08 |
| Drayton Valley Town |
2023-03-P – Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw | leash rule: Dogs off owner's property must be under control and on a leash not exceeding two meters, unless in a designated off leash area. · max animals: three (3) dogs; three (3) cats; three (3) hens · fines: Schedule 'A' ($150-$5,000); s. 76 (up to $10,000) | 2026-06-08 |
| Drumheller Town |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw #06.13 | licence required: True · licence fee: Dog $15, $30, $35, $50; Cat $10, $30, $35, $50 · leash rule: No person shall permit an animal to run at large, defined as not under control by leash on public/other property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Duchess Village |
Cat Bylaw 437-07
+2 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $ 5.00 neutered/spayed; $10.00 unaltered; $10.00 tattooed · leash rule: Cat must not run at large; at large means anywhere but on owner's property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Eckville Town |
Cat Bylaw
+2 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $40.00; $20.00 neutered or spayed; 50% reduction Oct 1-Dec 30 · leash rule: No person shall allow or permit his cat to run at large. | 2026-06-08 |
| Edgerton Village |
Bylaw 02-18 Regulate and Control of Wild and Domestic Animals and Poultry | licence required: True · leash rule: No dog shall be allowed to be running at large in the Village. · max animals: 3 dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Edmonton City |
Animal Care and Control Bylaw 21244
adopted 2025-08-19 |
— | 2026-08-23 |
| Edson Town |
Bylaw 2313 - Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: Animal off Owner's property must be held on a Leash not exceeding two metres in length. · max animals: 3 Dogs OR 3 Cats; total of 4 Animals in a residence | 2026-06-08 |
| Elnora Village |
Bylaw 2025-03 Urban Hen Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Empress Village |
2018 05 Dog Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 Spayed or neutered; $15.00 3 to 6 months; $30.00 six months of age or older Not spayed or neutered; $50.00 Nuisance Animal; $100.00 Vicious Dog; $5.00 Replacement Tag · leash rule: Owner shall ensure Animal is not Running at Large, defined as not under control or on property other than Owner's. | 2026-06-08 |
| Fairview Town |
Pet Therapy with Chickens Bylaw
adopted 2025-01-07 |
licence required: True · max animals: 1 Animal Unit | 2026-06-08 |
| Falher Town |
Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00; $30.00 non-spayed; $150.00 High Supervision · leash rule: Off owner's property, animal must be under control and held on a leash not exceeding three (3) metres in length. | 2026-06-08 |
| Flagstaff County Municipal District |
Dog Control Bylaw
+1 more |
leash rule: Dog not on Owner's Property must be restrained by a Restraining Device under physical control of a person. · max animals: Regulated pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw · fines: $200 minimum (first offence); up to $10,000 maximum; $500 minimum for Dangerous Dog offences | 2026-06-08 |
| Foremost Village |
Dog Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00 Neutered/Spayed; $15.00 Unaltered | 2026-06-08 |
| Forestburg Village |
Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2023-02-14 |
licence required: True · licence fee: License Fee $15.00; Increased License Fee $30.00; Replacement Fee $5.00 · leash rule: On property not owner's, leash not exceeding 3 metres (10 feet) held by person able to restrain animal. | 2026-06-08 |
| Fort Macleod Town |
Bylaw 1979 Animal Control | fines: $250.00 - first (1 st) offence; $500.00- second {2nd) and subsequent offences | 2026-06-08 |
| Fort Saskatchewan City |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. C11-24
adopted 2024-11-26 |
— | 2026-08-23 |
| Ghost Lake Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw | leash rule: No Person shall allow an Animal to be At Large (off premises unless leashed, confined or controlled). · max animals: three (3) Dogs over the age of 12 months · fines: $100.00 (Tag) to $3000.00 (Ticket); double/triple for repeat offences | 2026-06-08 |
| Gibbons Town |
Animal Control Bylaw PI 2-24 | licence required: True · leash rule: All dogs or cats must be kept on a leash at all times when off its Owner's premises unless designated off-leash area. · max animals: 4 animals on any parcel of land of which no more than 3 may be dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Girouxville Village |
Bylaw No.05-03 – To Restrain and Regulate Dogs
+1 more adopted 2005-12-14 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 Male; $20.00 Spayed Female; $25.00 Non-Spayed Female · leash rule: No owner shall permit any dog to be at large within the corporate limits of the Village of Girouxville | 2026-06-08 |
| Glendon Village |
Dog Bylaw 471-18 | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 · leash rule: Dog must be on Owner's property or restrained by a Permitted Leash not exceeding 3 meters held by a person. | 2026-06-08 |
| Golden Days Summer Village |
Responsible Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Grande Prairie City |
Animals and Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. C-1226 (Office Consolidation)
adopted 2013-11-12 |
— | 2026-08-23 |
| Grandview Summer Village |
Regulating and Controlling Animals | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Half Moon Bay Summer Village |
Dog Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Hanna Town |
Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: No owner shall allow any animal to roam at large. Unless in an off-leash area, an owner must keep their dog leashed. · max animals: three (3) dogs at six (6) months or older | 2026-06-08 |
| Hardisty Town |
Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: The owner of any cat or dog shall not permit such cat or dog to run at large within the corporate limits of the Town. · max animals: no more than three licensable pets (cat or dog) per dwelling | 2026-06-08 |
| Heisler Village |
Bylaw 468-12 (Dog Control)
+2 more |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| High Level Town |
Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw 1032-23
adopted 2023-06-27 |
licence required: True · leash rule: No Owner shall permit a dog to be unleashed while not on the property of the Owner unless permitted in an Off Leash area · max animals: four (4) | 2026-06-08 |
| High Prairie Town |
Bylaw 06-2022 Animal Control
+2 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: as set out in the most current Fees Bylaw; $1,000.00 Vicious Dog · leash rule: No Running at Large; must be fenced or on Permitted Leash (max 2m) under control. | 2026-06-08 |
| High River Town |
Animal Bylaw
adopted 2019-01-01 |
licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must not run at large (not under Physical Control/leash <= 3m off property), except Off-Leash Parks. · fines: $100 to $3000 per Schedule 'A'; double/triple for subsequent offences | 2026-06-08 |
| Hill Spring Village |
Bylaw 2025_309 Dog Control
adopted 2025-01-01 |
licence required: True · licence fee: As Per User Fees and Charges bylaw · leash rule: Dogs must not run at large except in designated Off Leash Areas. | 2026-06-08 |
| Hines Creek Village |
Bylaw No. 612-22 — Dog Control
adopted 2022-01-01 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00/$20.00 unaltered; $5.00/$10.00 spayed/neutered · leash rule: Must be restrained by a permitted leash not exceeding 3 meters in length held by a person, or carried, when off owner's property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Hinton Town |
Animal Control Bylaw 1122 | licence required: True · licence fee: $25.00 Annually or $75.00 for Three (3) Years or $250.00 for the Lifetime of the Dog · leash rule: Animals must always remain on a Permitted Leash in Town limits except on owner's property or in Off-Leash Areas. | 2026-06-08 |
| Holden Village |
Animal Control Bylaw #4-2023
adopted 2023-10-16 |
licence required: True · licence fee: Dog: $15 (1st registration), $15 (Jan–Feb renewal), $20 (Mar–Dec renewal); Cat: $15 (1st registration), $15 (Jan–Feb renewal), $20 (Mar–Dec renewal); Dangerous Dog: $30 (1st registration), $30 (Jan–Feb renewal), $40 (Mar–Dec renewal); Guide/Assistance Dog: Nil; Replacement tag: $5.00 · leash rule: Animals off owner's property must be carried or restrained by a restraining device under physical control of a person. | 2026-06-08 |
| Hughenden Village |
Bylaw #526-23 Animal Control | licence required: True · leash rule: No person being the owner of an animal shall allow such animal to run at large. · max animals: three (3) dogs and (3) cats aged six months or more | 2026-06-08 |
| Hussar Village |
555 24 Animal Control Bylaw
+1 more |
licence fee: $50.00; $25.00 Annual · max animals: maximum of 8 urban hens & quail · fines: $150.00; $300.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Innisfail Town |
Responsible Pet Owner Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $20 spayed/neutered (prior to Jan 31); $40 non-spayed/neutered (prior to Jan 31); $30 spayed/neutered (after Jan 31); $50 non-spayed/neutered (after Jan 31); $10 replacement tag · leash rule: Dogs & cats must be on a leash with a collar and tag when off owner premises. | 2026-06-08 |
| Innisfree Village |
601-15 Canine Control Bylaw
+1 more |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Irricana Town |
Animal Control Bylaw 001:2017
adopted 2017-01-23 |
licence required: True · licence fee: Dec 1–Jan 31: unaltered dog $20, altered dog $10; after Jan 31: unaltered dog $40, altered dog $20 · leash rule: Animals must be on a leash no more than 2 metres long or under care and control when off owner's property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Island Lake Summer Village |
05-2023 Animal Control Bylaw | leash rule: No animal shall run at large (not on leash/control off owner's property). · max animals: four (4) animals (dogs and/or cats) · fines: $100.00 first offence; $200 second offence; $500 subsequent offence | 2026-06-08 |
| Island Lake South Summer Village |
110-19 Dog Control Bylaw
adopted 2019-08-16 |
leash rule: No person or owner shall permit any dog to run at large within the boundaries of the Village. · max animals: two small pets of one kind · fines: $75.00 to $300.00 (Sch A); $250.00 to $2,500.00 (Sch B); summary conviction not to exceed $1000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Kapasiwin Summer Village |
Bylaw 258-2019 - Responsible Pet Ownership
adopted 2019-01-01 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Kitscoty Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 2020-09 Revised 2025 | licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must not be At Large; must be restrained or under physical control off Owner's Property. · max animals: no more than two (2) Dogs and two (2) Cats | 2026-06-08 |
| Kneehill County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw 1840 | licence required: True · leash rule: No Owner shall allow a Dog or Animal to be At Large (off premises without effective, immediate and continuous control). · max animals: 3 Dogs over six months within a Hamlet; 4 Hens; 1 Vicious Dog | 2026-06-08 |
| Lac La Biche County Specialized Municipality |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 26-008 | licence required: True · licence fee: $75.00; $35.00 Spayed or Neutered Dog; $250.00 Restricted Dog Licence · leash rule: No Owner shall allow any Dog to be At Large; off property on leash not exceeding 2 meters. | 2026-06-08 |
| Lac Ste. Anne County Municipal District |
Bylaw 06-2023 — Animal Control
+1 more |
licence required: True · leash rule: Dog off property must be on a leash or lead not greater than three (3) metres in length and under control. · max animals: three (3) Dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Lacombe City |
Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 469
adopted 2019-03-11 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $150 Unaltered and not Microchipped Dog or Cat; $75 Unaltered and Microchipped Dog or Cat; $75 Altered Dog or Cat... not Microchipped; $15 Altered and Microchipped Dog or Cat; Free Service Animals; $100 Nuisance Animal License (Annually); $150 Vicious Animal License (Annually) · leash rule: Owner shall ensure animal is not Running at Large (off premises, not in Off Leash Area, not on permitted leash held by person). | 2026-08-23 |
| Lacombe County Municipal District |
Dog Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $25.00 Altered and Microchiped; $75.00 Altered or microchiped; $150.00 Unaltered and not Microchipped · leash rule: Must be on leash and under control if off premises, unless in designated off leash area. | 2026-06-08 |
| Lakeview Summer Village |
Bylaw No. 3-2004 Animal Control Bylaw
+1 more |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Lamont County Municipal District |
Dog Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Larkspur Summer Village |
24-01 Animal Control Bylaw
adopted 2024-01-16 |
leash rule: No person or owner shall permit any dog to run at large... exception of any area marked as an "Off Leash" area · max animals: harbour more than two small pets of one kind... unless a Development Permit for operating a kennel has been sought and obtained · fines: Schedule "A": $75.00-$300.00; Schedule "A" III: not to exceed $1000.00 plus costs; Schedule "B": $250.00-$2,500.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Leduc City |
Animal Licencing & Control Bylaw
adopted 2005-01-24 |
licence required: True · leash rule: have it under control and held on a leash not exceeding two meters in length · max animals: three Dogs, Restricted Dogs or any combination thereof, and three Cats | 2026-06-08 |
| Leduc County Municipal District |
Bylaw 01-24: Dog Control | leash rule: No dog shall be at large; off property must be carried or restrained by leash no more than two (2) meters. · max animals: three (3) dogs (less than five (5) acres); five (5) dogs (five (5) acres or more) · fines: not less than that established in Schedule "A" and not exceeding $10,000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Legal Town |
Animal Control Bylaw #12-2022 | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 neutered/spayed; $30.00 unaltered; $10.00/$15.00 Oct-Dec; $1,000.00 Vicious; No Charge Service; +20% Late · leash rule: The Owner of any animal shall not permit such Animal to be At Large within the corporate limits | 2026-06-08 |
| Lethbridge City |
Animal Care and Control Bylaw 6475
adopted 2025-01-21 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $20 altered/marked; $25 altered; $45 unaltered/marked; $50 unaltered; $150 aggressive; $20 Fancier add-on · leash rule: Dog must not run at large except in designated areas; means not under control by leash off owner's property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Lethbridge County Municipal District |
Bylaw 22-020 - Animal Control
+1 more |
leash rule: An Owner whose dog is 'At Large' is guilty of an offence. · max animals: Two (2) dogs · fines: not more than TENTHOUSAND ($10,000.00) DOLLARS and not less than ONE-HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS | 2026-06-08 |
| Linden Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 2023-07 | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Lloydminster City |
updated Domestic Animal Bylaw | leash rule: Keep under physical control; leash not exceeding 3 metres unless in designated unleashed zone. · max animals: five (5) Dogs, or five (5) Cats, or one (1) Restricted Dog or combination thereof to a maximum of five (5) Domestic Animals in total · fines: $50.00 to $5,000.00; $100.00 per day | 2026-06-08 |
| Lomond Village |
Bylaw No. 675 Animal Control | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 unspayed/unneutered; $10.00 spayed/neutered; $0.00 guide dogs; $5.00 replacement · leash rule: Dog not on leash and under direct control off owner's property is running at large; prohibited. | 2026-06-08 |
| Longview Village |
Bylaw 486-26 — Responsible Pet Ownership
adopted 2026-02-17 |
licence required: True · leash rule: When off the property of the Owner, the Owner of a Dog must always keep the Dog Under Control by means of a Permitted Leash. · max animals: three (3) Dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Lougheed Village |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 810-22 | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00; Aggressive Dog $50.00 · leash rule: Animals off Owner's Property must be restrained or under physical control by a restraining device. | 2026-06-08 |
| Ma-Me-O Beach Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Manning Town |
Animal Control – Bylaw 920-24 | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00; $30.00 non-spayed female; $10.00 replacement tag · leash rule: Dog or cat must not run at large; controlled by leash or similar device. | 2026-06-08 |
| Mannville Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 2018-826
+1 more |
licence required: True · leash rule: No animal allowed at large. Off owner's property requires leash <= 1.5m held by person able to restrain. · max animals: three (3) in total of any one species or combination | 2026-06-08 |
| Marwayne Village |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 604-25
adopted 2025-02-24 |
licence required: True · licence fee: Lifetime License Fee $40.00; Dangerous Dog License Fee $60.00 · leash rule: Dogs must not be At Large; off-property must be restrained or under physical control by Restraining Device. | 2026-06-08 |
| Mayerthorpe Town |
1104 Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| McLennan Town |
Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $40.00; $25.00 neutered; $20.00 cat · leash rule: held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length when off property | 2026-06-08 |
| Medicine Hat City |
Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 3935
adopted 2010-08-17 |
licence required: True · licence fee: One Time $150.00/$80.00; Yearly $15.00/$50.00/$150.00/$500.00; Tag $5.00 · leash rule: Animal must not Run at Large; defined as not under control by Leash on public property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Millet Town |
Regulation of off-leash Dog Area | licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must be leashed unless in designated Off-Leash Dog Area; dangerous dogs must be secured by leash. · max animals: 2 dogs per handler | 2026-06-08 |
| Milo Village |
Bylaw No. 414-20: Animal Control Bylaw | leash rule: Animals must not run at large; defined as not under control by leash off owner's property or public places. · max animals: four (4) animals · fines: $150.00 to $1000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Morinville Town |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 5/2016 | licence required: True · licence fee: $25 neutered/ID; $50 neutered; $50 unaltered/ID; $100 unaltered; $10 renewal · leash rule: No person shall allow a dog/cat to run at large; off owner's property must be held by leash. | 2026-06-08 |
| Mountain View County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw 10/19
+1 more |
fines: maximum fine of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars, and not less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars · leash rule: Dogs shall not run at large within the County except within areas designated as an Off Leash Dog Park. · max animals: Specified in Schedule "A"; varies by district and acreage (e.g., 5, 3, 2, 0) | 2026-06-08 |
| Mundare Town |
946.23 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 neutered or spayed Dog; $500.00 Restricted Dog; $5.00 Cat · leash rule: No domestic animal shall run at large; restrained by permitted leash off owner's property | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1371 | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 (one-time); Replacement License Tag: $5.00 · leash rule: Dog at large if not restrained by a permitted leash (max 3 metres) held by a person off owner's property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00; $20.00 after January 31 of each year · leash rule: Animals must not be at large; off premises requires securely fastened leash max two metres. | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124 Municipal District |
Bylaw 2025-04 — Animal Control | licence required: True · licence fee: free of charge · leash rule: No Owner shall permit an Animal to be At Large. Physical Control includes restraint by a Permitted Leash no longer than two meters. | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipal District of Peace No. 135 Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 Municipal District |
Bylaw 1360-25 Animal Control | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00-for spayed/ neutered dogs; $30.00 for unaltered dogs; $250.00 vicious dog · leash rule: Owner shall ensure dog is not running at large; off owner's property requires control by means of a leash. | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 Municipal District |
BYLAW NO. 17-893 - DOG CONTROL BYLAW | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 Municipal District |
Bylaw No. 02-2017 Prohibited Animals | fines: $4,000.00; 6,000.00; 8,000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Municipality of Jasper Specialized Municipality |
Domestic Animal Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $105.00 intact 6-9yr; $30.00 neutered; $500.00 Restricted · leash rule: Must be under Physical Control (leash <=3m) at all times; running at large off property prohibited. | 2026-06-08 |
| Munson Village |
Dog Bylaw No. 2020-573
adopted 2020-06-23 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Myrnam Village |
Responsible Pet Owner Bylaw 2018-07
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 unaltered; $10.00 altered (Dec 1-Jan 31); $40.00 unaltered; $20.00 altered (after Jan 31) · leash rule: Off owner's property must be on a leash or lead and under immediate, continuous and effective control | 2026-06-08 |
| Nakamun Park Summer Village |
2005-05 Animal Control | leash rule: No person will permit any dog to run at large; off property and not confined on a lease. · fines: $25.00 to $500.00 plus costs; or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days | 2026-06-08 |
| Nampa Village |
Bylaw #480 To License & Control Dogs & Domestic Animals | licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00 spayed; $15.00 unspayed; $125.00 dangerous · leash rule: Dog shall not run at large. Dangerous dogs off-property must be muzzled and leashed (max 1 meter). | 2026-06-08 |
| Nanton Town |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1378/23 | licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 sterilized; $35.00 unsterilized; $250.00 dangerous dog registration · leash rule: Animals must not be At Large; restrained or under physical control off Owner's Property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Norris Beach Summer Village |
Animal | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Northern Sunrise County Municipal District |
Dog Control Bylaw B414/22 | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Okotoks Town |
Livestock Emotional Support Animal Bylaw 23-24
+3 more |
fines: not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars; Schedule "A": $150.00-$1000.00 · licence required: True · max animals: one (1) | 2026-06-08 |
| Onoway Town |
796-22 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $100.00 (Lifetime Fee per Owner) Each un-spayed Female/Un-neutered Male; $50.00 (Lifetime Fee per Owner) Each spayed Female/Neutered Male; No Charge Dog Guides/Police; $500.00 (Lifetime Fee per Owner) Vicious Animal · leash rule: No animal permitted to be 'at large'; control means restrained by a leash not exceeding six (6) feet | 2026-06-08 |
| Oyen Town |
913-23 RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP BYLAW | licence required: True · leash rule: Animals must not run at large (not under control by leash off owner's property) · max animals: three (3) Dogs, or three (3) Cats | 2026-06-08 |
| Parkland County Municipal District |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Penhold Town |
840/2025 - Amending Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
adopted 2025-08-11 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Picture Butte Town |
Animal Regulations Bylaw No. 951-24 | fines: $250.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Pincher Creek Town |
Animal Control Bylaw (1598-22) | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00/yr Spayed; $30.00/yr Others; $150.00/$300.00 Lifetime; Service No Charge; Dangerous $500.00; Guard $250.00 · leash rule: Dog must be tethered by hand-held leash no longer than 1.5 meters, unless in designated Off Leash Dog Park. | 2026-06-08 |
| Ponoka Town |
Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Poplar Bay Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Provost Town |
Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw 04-2023
+1 more adopted 2023-01-01 |
licence required: True · leash rule: Owner shall ensure Animal is not Running at Large; defined as not under control by leash on public/other property. · max animals: 3 Animals (dogs or cats) over the age of three (3) months | 2026-06-08 |
| Rainbow Lake Town |
[2015-04] Domestic and Wild Animal Bylaw
+1 more adopted 2015-09-21 |
fines: not less than $100.00; voluntary payment $150.00 · max animals: no more than (20) Urban Chickens · fines: $100.00; $200.00; $500.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Raymond Town |
Bylaw #1144-25 Animal Regulations Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: Owner guilty if Dog is Running At Large (off premises without Restraining Device or Controlled Confinement). · max animals: two (2) | 2026-06-08 |
| Red Deer City |
Cat Bylaw 3174/96
+2 more |
leash rule: No owner shall allow or permit his cat to run at large. · fines: $30.00; $60.00; $510.00 · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Red Deer County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw No. 2024/01
adopted 2024-01-01 |
leash rule: In a residential area, a dog off the Owner's premises must be on a leash held by a person able to maintain immediate, effective and continuous control. · max animals: Four or more dogs/cats over six months maintained, boarded, bred, trained, or kept for sale deemed a kennel. · fines: Minimum $100 to not exceeding $10,000.00; default imprisonment up to 6 months. | 2026-06-08 |
| Redcliff Town |
Dog Control Bylaw No. 1810/2015
+1 more adopted 2015-01-01 |
max animals: two (2) cats aged six (6) months or more · fines: not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) and nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Specialized Municipality |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 19/025 (Consolidated)
adopted 2019-01-01 |
licence required: True · leash rule: Owner shall keep animal on leash at all times while off owner's property unless otherwise permitted. · max animals: 4 animals that require a license | 2026-06-08 |
| Rochon Sands Summer Village |
DOG CONTROL BYLAW 275-25
adopted 2025-09-09 |
leash rule: Dogs must be under control at all times; off-leash permitted if in sight/recall and not causing nuisance. · max animals: three (3) · fines: $150 to $10,000 (Court) | 2026-06-08 |
| Rocky Mountain House Town |
Livestock Bylaw 2019/19V
+3 more |
max animals: four (4) Hens per Detached Dwelling · fines: $250 minimum; not exceeding $1,000 · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Rocky View County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: Animals must not run at large, meaning not under control of responsible person on property other than owner's. · fines: not more that Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) | 2026-06-08 |
| Rockyford Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 2020-006
adopted 2020-12-07 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $25.00 Spayed or Neutered Dog; $50.00 Intact (Non--Spayed/Non--Neutered) Dog; $250.00 Spayed or Neutered Restricted Dog; $500.00 Intact Restricted; $500.00 Vicious Dog · leash rule: Dogs off property must be under effective control and restrained by a leash not exceeding two (2) metres in length. | 2026-06-08 |
| Rosalind Village |
Dog Control Bylaw 267-21
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $20 per dog (by Jan 31); $30 (Feb); $50 (Mar); $100 (Apr); Free for guide dogs · leash rule: Form of control is a leash when off dog owner property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Rosemary Village |
Bylaw 486-20 Animal (Dog) Control
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $30.00; $50.00 for Rosemary School · leash rule: keep each Hen in the Coop at all times | 2026-06-08 |
| Ross Haven Summer Village |
Bylaw 289-2022 Animal Control Bylaw | leash rule: No Owner shall permit any Animal to Run At Large; otherwise must be restrained by a leash held by a person · max animals: four (4) Dogs and (4) cats · fines: $ 100.00 to $ 2000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Rycroft Village |
246-24 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $15 (Jan 1-31); $25 (Feb 1-Dec 31) · leash rule: Animals must be restrained by a securely fastened leash unless in a Village approved off-leash area. | 2026-06-08 |
| Ryley Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 2024-975 (amended by 2024-979)
adopted 2024-06-18 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00 spayed/neutered dog; $25.00 not spayed/neutered dog; $5.00 spayed/neutered cat; $50.00 not spayed/neutered cat · leash rule: Animals must be leashed outside premises; being at large is prohibited. | 2026-06-08 |
| Sandy Beach Summer Village |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 04-2019
adopted 2019-12-19 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 per new animal · max animals: three (3) Dogs and/or three (3) Cats per property | 2026-06-08 |
| Seba Beach Summer Village |
Bylaw #01-2005 - Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Sedgewick Town |
Bylaw 556 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00/$30.00 Altered; $30.00/$60.00 Un-altered; $50.00/$100.00 Nuisance; $200.00/$400.00 Restricted; $5.00 Tag · leash rule: If not on the Owner's property, all Dogs shall be leashed and under the control of a person capable of controlling the Dog. | 2026-06-08 |
| Silver Beach Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 2025-03 | leash rule: Off property, dog must be under control and held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length. · max animals: more than three Dogs, Nuisance Dogs or Restricted Dogs, or any combination thereof · fines: $100 for a first offence; $250 for a second; $500 for a third; $1,000 for each offence after the third | 2026-06-08 |
| Slave Lake Town |
Responsible Pet Owners Bylaw 12-2015 | licence required: True · licence fee: $50.00 Male Dog; $50.00 Female Dog; $25.00 Spayed or Neutered Dog; $5.00 Replacement of Lost Tag · leash rule: No owner shall allow any dog or cat to be at large | 2026-06-08 |
| Smoky Lake Town |
Bylaw No.015-2023 Animal Control Bylaw
+1 more adopted 2023-11-27 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $50.00 · leash rule: Keep each hen in a secured area at all times | 2026-06-08 |
| South Baptiste Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 2023-06
adopted 2023-01-01 |
leash rule: Dogs must be leashed and under effective control of a responsible person when in public locations in the village · max animals: three dogs or three other small pets of one kind · fines: $250.00 (1st); $500.00 (2nd); up to $2,500.00 on summary conviction | 2026-06-08 |
| Spirit River Town |
Bylaw No. 930 – Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Spring Lake Village |
Bylaw No. 372 Village of Spring Lake Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Spruce Grove City |
Hens Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · max animals: no less than three (3) Hens and no more than six (6) Hens · fines: $250.00; $500.00 subsequent; up to $10,000 upon conviction | 2026-08-23 |
| St. Albert City |
Animal Bylaw 11/2013 | licence required: True · licence fee: New: $73.00; $40.00 neutered. Renewal: $73.00; $40.00 neutered. Late: $104.50; $55.00 neutered. Service/Rescue: Nil. · leash rule: Dog off property must be under complete control and on a leash not exceeding two (2) metres. | 2026-06-08 |
| Standard Village |
Bylaw 2024-06 – Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: restrained by a Leash not exceeding two (2) meters in length if the animal is within the boundaries of the Village · max animals: two (2) Dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Starland County Municipal District |
Bylaw 1185 Prohibited Animal(s) Bylaw
+2 more |
fines: $1,000.00; $2,000.00; $3,000.00; plus daily charges ($200.00, $250.00, $300.00); not more than $10,000.00 · licence required: True · licence fee: $20.00 neutered; $30.00 unaltered | 2026-06-08 |
| Stettler Town |
Cat Bylaw (2049-14)
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: Altered: $15.00/$25.00; Non-Altered: $40.00/$50.00; Replacement: $10.00 · leash rule: Cat off property must be carried or on permitted leash <=2m; running at large prohibited | 2026-06-08 |
| Stirling Village |
Animal Bylaw No. 471
+2 more |
max animals: maximum of two (2) livestock per acre; maximum not to exceed 10 livestock; 25 poultry per acre; 8 poultry (<1 acre) · fines: $250.00 first offense; $500.00 subsequent offense · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Stony Plain Town |
Non-Domestic Animal Bylaw
+1 more |
leash rule: No person shall allow Livestock to Run at Large except Bees · fines: $100.00 per Animal; $200.00 per Animal Unit; $200.00 per Hive; $200.00 per Rooster; $250.00; $400.00; $500.00; $1000.00; double the fine for subsequent offences · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Strathcona County Specialized Municipality |
Bylaw 53-2022 Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw
+1 more |
fines: Schedule A $100-$4,000; Section 72 up to $10,000 · licence required: False · leash rule: Dogs must be leashed or physically controlled except on owner's property, in off-leash areas, or other permitted locations. | 2026-06-08 |
| Strathmore Town |
Urban Hen Bylaw
adopted 2024-05-18 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $50.00 · max animals: four | 2026-06-08 |
| Sturgeon County Municipal District |
Bylaw 1508/20 – Animal Control Bylaw | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Sundre Town |
Cat Control Bylaw 01.13
+1 more |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Sunset Point Summer Village |
Bylaw 235 — Animal Control | leash rule: No person or owner shall permit any dog to run at large within the boundaries of the Summer Village. · fines: not to exceed $ 500.00 plus costs, or in default of payment, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days | 2026-06-08 |
| Swan Hills Town |
Animal Control Bylaw (2015-11) | licence required: True · licence fee: $40.00; $20.00 neutered; $100.00 Dangerous Dog · leash rule: No Owner shall allow any Dog to be At Large within the Town. | 2026-06-08 |
| Taber Town |
Dog Control Bylaw 2-2021
adopted 2021-01-01 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Thorhild County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw 1162-2013 | licence required: True · licence fee: $30.00 Lifetime (neutered/spayed); $60.00 Lifetime (unaltered); $500.00 Annually (vicious); Free (assistance/police); $10.00 replacement tag · leash rule: No dog shall be at large in the County. Permitted leash must not exceed two (2) metres in length. | 2026-06-08 |
| Thorsby Town |
Dog Control Bylaw #2022-07
+1 more |
licence required: True · leash rule: Under control and held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length. · max animals: two (2) | 2026-06-08 |
| Three Hills Town |
Animal Control - Bylaw 1474-21 | licence required: True · leash rule: ensure that the Animal, when not on the Owner's Property, is leashed and under the control of a Competent Person · max animals: 4 Domesticated Animals per dwelling unit | 2026-06-08 |
| Tofield Town |
Bylaw 1344-Animal Control
+2 more |
leash rule: Every Owner of an Animal shall ensure Animal remains confined within property boundaries and does not escape and run at large, except for Cats. · fines: not less than $100.00 · licence required: True | 2026-06-08 |
| Trochu Town |
2016-05 Animal Control Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · leash rule: ensure that the Animal, other than a cat when not on the Owner's property, is leashed and under the control of a competent person · max animals: two (2) dogs or two (2) cats or a total of three (3) Animals per dwelling unit | 2026-06-08 |
| Two Hills Town |
2024-1038 Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00 neutered/spayed; $50.00 unaltered; 50% Senior Citizens · leash rule: Not permitted to run at large; off property must be on leash and under effective control. | 2026-06-08 |
| Val Quentin Summer Village |
Bylaw 300-30 Val Quentin Animal Control Bylaw | licence required: True · leash rule: Dogs must be on a leash and under control when off the owner's property, except in designated off-leash areas. · max animals: five (5) Domestic Animals, of which no more than three (3) may be Dogs | 2026-06-08 |
| Valleyview Town |
Animal Control Bylaw #2017-02
adopted 2017-01-16 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $40.00/dog; $20.00/dog spayed; $100.00/dog Restricted; free · leash rule: Must be on permitted leash (max 2 metres) when off Owner's Property or Permitted Property. | 2026-06-08 |
| Vauxhall Town |
Dog Control Bylaw No. 858-11
adopted 2011-12-19 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00; Free (Service Dog); $25.00/year (Multi-Dog); $500.00/year (Dangerous Dog); half price after Sept 30; $5.00 (Replacement) · leash rule: No person shall permit or allow such dog to run at large within the corporate limits of the Town. | 2026-06-08 |
| Vermilion Town |
Bylaw 10-2025 Domestic Animal Control
+1 more |
leash rule: Must be under physical control; leash not exceeding 3 meters unless in designated zone. · max animals: five (5) Dogs, or five (5) Cats, or combination thereof to a maximum of five (5) Domestic Animals · fines: $50.00 to $5,000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Veteran Village |
#511-13 Dog Bylaw | licence required: True · licence fee: $10 yearly; Assistance Dog free of charge · leash rule: Dogs must be under Physical Control via a permitted leash no more than 2 metres, held by a competent owner. | 2026-06-08 |
| Viking Town |
Animal Control Bylaw 674-2026 | licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 neutered; $35.00 unaltered; $750.00 vicious; $5.00 replacement · leash rule: Leash max 1.5m, sufficient strength, held by person able to restrain or tied to stationary object. | 2026-06-08 |
| Vilna Village |
Pet Ownership Bylaw #608-25
adopted 2025-08-20 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $10.00 neutered; $20.00 intact; $50.00 lifetime neutered; $100.00 lifetime intact; $200.00 vicious; No Charge service · leash rule: No Owner shall permit a Dog to be Running At Large within the Village; off premises requires leash or control. | 2026-06-08 |
| Vulcan County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw
+1 more |
leash rule: Livestock, Poultry, Fowl prohibited from being At Large (not restrained and or under effective control off-owner property). · max animals: Hens: max 6 per residence; Livestock/Poultry/Fowl: 1-10 units based on parcel size. · fines: not less than Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00) and a maximum fine of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) | 2026-06-08 |
| Wainwright Town |
Licensing, Regulation and Confinement of Dogs and Responsible Pet Ownership; Bylaw 2018-16
adopted 2018-01-01 |
— | 2026-06-08 |
| Warburg Village |
Animal Control Bylaw (99/10)
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence fee: $50.00 Unaltered; $20.00 Spayed/Neutered · leash rule: Dogs must not be at large. | 2026-06-08 |
| Wembley Town |
Animal Control Bylaw 768 | licence required: True · licence fee: $25.00 altered dog; $50.00 intact dog; $15.00 altered cat; $30.00 intact cat; $400.00 vicious dog; $100.00 urban hen · leash rule: No Owner shall permit an Animal or Livestock to be At Large within the Town. | 2026-06-08 |
| West Cove Summer Village |
Animal Control Bylaw 432-16 | leash rule: No person or owner shall permit any animal to run at large within the Village. · max animals: No more than three (3) Household Pets of one kind at one time · fines: $100–$1,000 (specified penalties); up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to 1 year on summary conviction; $1,000–$2,500 on conviction for 3+ Part 5 offences | 2026-06-08 |
| Westlock County Municipal District |
Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw
adopted 2024-10-22 |
licence required: True · licence fee: $15.00 (one-time fee); $30.00 (one-time fee); Vicious Dog $250.00; $500.00 · leash rule: Not restrained by a Permitted Leash or other satisfactory means, or not under immediate control. | 2026-06-08 |
| Wetaskiwin City |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw No. 2000-21
adopted 2021-09-27 |
— | 2026-08-23 |
| Wheatland County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw 2020-17 | — | 2026-06-08 |
| Whispering Hills Summer Village |
125-20 Animal Control Bylaw | leash rule: Dogs must not be At Large; off Owner's Property unless carried or restrained by Permitted Leash held by person. · max animals: two (2) Dogs of whatever sex and age six (6) months or more · fines: $150.00 to $2500.00 per Schedule 'B'; double or triple for subsequent offences | 2026-06-08 |
| White Sands Summer Village |
Dog Bylaw (220-26) | leash rule: Dogs off Owner's property must not run at large; must be on permitted leash or under effective control. · fines: Schedule "A"; not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00 | 2026-06-08 |
| Whitecourt Town |
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 1580 | leash rule: Dogs and cats must not be at large; off the owner's property they must be restrained by a leash and under effective control. · max animals: two (2) Dogs and (2) Cats · fines: not less than established in Schedule A- Fines, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) | 2026-06-08 |
| Yellowhead County Municipal District |
Animal Control Bylaw | leash rule: County residents must keep their pets confined to their property or leashed at all times. | 2026-06-08 |
| Yellowstone Summer Village |
Dog & Cat Control Bylaw (Bylaw 180) | — | 2026-06-08 |
Nothing on file for dogs & animal control
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (90) — Athabasca County, Beaver County, Bentley, Birch Hills County, Birchcliff, Bittern Lake, Bon Accord, Bowden, Boyle, Brazeau County, Bruderheim, Burnstick Lake, Camrose County, Canmore, Cardston County, Carstairs, Champion, Chipman, Clear Hills County, Clearwater County, Coalhurst, Cochrane, County of Barrhead No. 11, County of Forty Mile No. 8, County of Minburn No. 27, County of Northern Lights, County of St. Paul No. 19, County of Stettler No. 6, County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, Crossfield, Delburne, Devon, Edberg, Elk Point, Foothills County, Fox Creek, Glenwood, Grimshaw, Gull Lake, Hay Lakes, Horseshoe Bay, Irma, Itaska Beach, Jarvis Bay, Killam, Lamont, Mackenzie County, Magrath, Mewatha Beach, Milk River, Morrin, Municipal District of Acadia No. 34, Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8, Municipal District of Greenview No. 16, Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17, Municipal District of Provost No. 52, Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66, Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61, Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26, Nobleford, Norglenwold, Olds, Paradise Valley, Parkland Beach, Peace River, Pelican Narrows, Point Alison, Ponoka County, Redwater, Rimbey, Saddle Hills County, Sexsmith, Silver Sands, Smoky Lake County, South View, St. Paul, Stavely, Sunbreaker Cove, Sundance Beach, Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach, Sylvan Lake, Vegreville, Waiparous, Warner, Waskatenau, West Baptiste, Westlock, Woodlands County, Youngstown.
No bylaws published online (4, verified negatives) — Bawlf, Breton, County of Newell, Municipal District of Taber.
Unconfirmed (2, leads but nothing verified) — Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, Vulcan.