Dogs & animal control — Kamloops, British Columbia

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

The City of Kamloops, British Columbia has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11; Dog Responsibility and Control Bylaw No. 34-42, 2011; Wild or Exotic Animal Prohibition Bylaw No. 34-37, verified 2026-08-23.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 adopted bylaw

Consolidated bylaw regulating licensing and control of animals (dogs, cats, farm animals, urban hens, beekeeping) within city limits; general animal-keeping and impoundment rules.

Dog Responsibility and Control Bylaw No. 34-42, 2011 adopted bylaw

Dog-specific licensing, leash, and control requirements for the City of Kamloops, consolidated with amendments.

Wild or Exotic Animal Prohibition Bylaw No. 34-37 adopted bylaw

Prohibits keeping wild or exotic animals within the City of Kamloops.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://kamloops.ca · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities