Dog & Cat
License Fees
If you own a dog or cat over 8 weeks old, you need a pet licence for them. The Elk Point pet licence needs renewing every year, on or before the 31st of January.
You can apply for a pet licence by giving us a call at 780-724-3810, sending us an email
or by popping into the Town Office (4914-50 Avenue, Elk Point).
Replacement tags can be bought in the Town Office for a small fee of $2.00.
Dog & Cat Licence Fees
How much is a pet licence in Elk Point?
| pet | Annual Licence Fee for January 1st - December 31st | New Pet Licence for August 31st - December 31st |
|---|---|---|
| Unaltered Cat/Dog | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Cat/Dog | $15.00 | $10.00 |
Bad behaviour
Fines and Fees
Just like the human residents of Elk Point, our pet residents must also follow a few rules and be on their best behaviour!
Dogs/cats are not allowed to:
- Bite, attack, run at, or attempt to bite any person or other animal.
- Bite, bark at or chase bicycles, automobiles or any other motorized transportation.
- Bark, howl or otherwise disturb any person.
- Cause damage to property or other animals.
- Worry or annoy any other animal.
- Upset waste receptacles or scatter the contents of any garbage receptacles.
- Defecate on property other than his/her own property.
| offence type | First Offence | Second & Subsequent Offences (within 6 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to wear a license | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Running at large | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Excessive noise/disturbing the peace | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Defecation | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Bite/chase/attack | $200.00 | $400.00 |
| Being unlicensed | $100.00 | $200.00 |
As their owner, you are responsible for cleaning up (and disposing of) any waste your pet produces. Elk Point residents are not allowed more than three dogs or three cats per household, or a total of four cats and dogs combined.
Animal Pound
If your dog or cat is found running at large, they will be kept in Elk Point Animal Pound. The impound fee, per day, is $20.00.
If your animal is unlicensed, you'll need to obtain a license before you can claim them from the pound. You can reclaim your dog or cat from the pound within 48 hours from the time of impoundment (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) by paying to the Town of Elk Point the impoundment fee and any other pertinent fees (if required), as well as obtaining a current license for the dog/cat.