Lost and Found Pets
Please note: Lost pets postings have been moved to the SPCA Lost Pets webpage
Pet licences
All dog and cat licences issued by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo expire one year from the date of purchase. An annual pet licence can be purchased online or in person.
In person
Fill out an Animal License Application, and purchase the licence from one of the following locations:
- Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Avenue
- RCMP, 105 Paquette Drive
- Bylaw Services, 150 MacLennan Crescent
- Animal Control, 155 MacAlpine Crescent
Fees for pet licencing
- Altered (spayed or neutered) animal licence: $25 per year
- Unaltered animal licence: $60 per year
- If you lose your tag, please call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663
Tag your animals
Animals found with licence tags can be brought home by Animal Control. If a pet has a microchip, ensure the contact information is up to date.
Role of Animal Control
Animal Control plays an imperative role in the licensing, regulation and control of animals within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Bylaw officers are responsible for reuniting lost cats and dogs with owners, licensing cats and dogs within the municipality, enforcing applicable laws regarding domesticated animals, investigating citizen complaints regarding domesticated animals, helping neighbours resolve domesticated animal-related issues, and providing shelter to impounded cats and dogs.
Frequently asked questions