Please do your part to know the pet ownership rules in Leduc and ensure your cat or dog is a healthy pet and companion and a positive addition to both your household and the community.
Responsible pet ownership includes:
- Knowing and following the rules in Leduc’s Animal Licencing and Control Bylaw
- Registering your pet with a licence
- Spaying or neutering your pet
- Picking up and disposing of your pet’s waste
- Ensuring your pet is not a hazard or nuisance to others
- Keeping your cat indoors
- Keeping your pet on a leash when off your property
Pet owners are permitted to own a maximum of three dogs and three cats within the city limits.
Pet Licences
Pets are part of the family, so it’s important to register them with a licence. Licencing helps us get your lost pet back to you quicker.
The Animal Licencing and Control Bylaw requires the licencing of all dogs and cats starting at six months of age.
- It is a one-time* fee for the lifetime of the animal registered. Exception: Restricted dog licenses must be renewed annually with proof of adequate insurance.
- You can make your contact information available through the Pet Owner Search, so anyone who finds your pet can enter the licence number on your pet’s tag and contact you.
- All licenced pets are required to wear a collar and tag.
Failure to purchase a pet licence:
- Failure to purchase a pet licence is a bylaw violation.
- The bylaw fine is $50 for the first offence.
- A seized animal will not be released until all licensing fines are paid in full.
- Fine payments are accepted at Black Gold Kennels and must be in cash.
To purchase your pet licence:
- Fill out the pet licence application form.
- Pay for your pet licence by mail or at the Civic Centre.
- Payments can be made by cash, cheque, credit, or debit (a credit card authorization form is available if needed).
- Pet licencing fee costs are outlined in the City’s Fees Bylaw.
Lost and Found Animals
- Call Enforcement Services at (780)-980-1537. Messages are monitored regularly and your call will be processed as soon as possible.
- Call Black Gold Kennels at (780)-980-2897 to see if your pet was taken there. They provide pound services for the City, which includes shelter and care for dogs and cats, and the City impounds them according to the Animal Licencing and Control Bylaw.
- If it wears a City of Leduc tag, check the number on our online Pet Owner Search. If the pet owner has given permission, their contact information will be listed.
- If no tag is present, call Enforcement Services at (780)-980-1537.
- If the animal is injured and in distress, call (780)-980-7267.
Sandboxes
Beware that cats can use sandboxes as large litter boxes. Various bacteria and parasites that can cause disease in people can be present in the feces. Children playing in a sandbox are not aware of what they should or shouldn’t be picking up.