If you are looking for a lost pet, contact the Community Peace Officers at 403-886-3286 and leave a voicemail with your information if no one is available to take your call at the time.
Animals without a pet license, or owner identification, will be posted on the Town of Penhold facebook page in an attempt to find the owner. Proof of ownership will be required to claim the animal.
If the Community Peace Officer is not able to locate the owner by 3:00 p.m. on the day of apprehension the animal will be transferred to Kozy Kennels for after-hours boarding at the owner’s expense.
The Town of Penhold Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 818-2023 states all dog and cat owners residing in Penhold must register their pets annually. When an animal is registered with the Town of Penhold, a pet tag will be assigned which must be affixed to a collar worn by the animal at all times when the animal is not on the owner’s premises. Pet Licenses need to be renewed annually but the tag does not need to be replaced each year. Replacement tags can be purchased for $10 from the Town Office.
Click here to learn more about Pet Licenses
What should you do if you find a pet at large?
The Community Peace Officers work beyond regular business hours. Whenever you have a pet at large concern, call 403-886-3286 and leave a voicemail with your information if no one is available to take your call at the time.
How do I claim my pet if it is apprehended?
To claim a pet in Town of Penhold custody, the owner will need to come to the Town Office / contact the Community Peace Officer at 403-886-3286 to arrange for pick up. Proof of ownership will be required.
Prior to the pet being released, the owner may be subject fines as per the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 818-2023 and the pet will need to be licensed if it wasn’t previously registered with the Town of Penhold.
Once a pet has been transferred to Kozy Kennels, the owner is responsible for boarding fees in addition to any Town of Penhold fees.
What happens to animals at large?
Found dogs / cats will be held by the Community Peace Offices while they attempt to contact / locate the owner of the animal. Please note: Pets with a valid Town of Penhold registration with up-to-date information can be quickly reunited with their families.
Animals without a pet license, or owner identification, will be posted on the Town of Penhold facebook page in an attempt to find the owner. Proof of ownership will be required to claim the animal.
If the Community Peace Officer is not able to locate the owner by 3:00 p.m. on the day of apprehension the animal will be impounded either within the municipal holding facility or Kozy Kennels for after-hours boarding at the owner’s expense.
In the unlikely event the animal remains unclaimed 72 hours after apprehension, it will be transferred to the Central Alberta Humane Society, or other similar service with space, for surrender and rehoming.
Where can I walk my dog off leash?
There is currently no space for off leash dogs in Penhold. There is group working on developing Penhold's first off leash dog park, click there to learn more.