Dog Control Electoral Areas “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, & “I”

Dog licenses are available at the following locations:

Hedley Development Services Hedley Country Store 250-292-8600 897 Scott Avenue

Keremeos Village of 250-499-2711 RDOS Dog Control 702-4th Street Contracted to: RDOS Dog Naramata Store 250-496-5450 SOS Security Ltd. 225 Robinson Control

Okanagan Falls Heritage Market 250-497-8155 Phone: 250-490-4113 250-490-4113 Highway 97 E-Mail: [email protected] RDOS Area “D” Office 778-515-5520 #1-5350 9th Avenue RDOS Bylaw Enforcement Coordinator Oliver 101 Martin Street Ace Building Center 250-498-4682 6240 Station Street , BC V2A 5J9 T: 250-490-4130 Penticton 1-877-610-3737, ext 4130 RDOS Main Office 250-492-0237 E-Mail: [email protected] 101Martin Street

S.P.C.A. 250-493-0136 Please contact the Regional District - 2200 Dartmouth Road Similkameen Bylaw Enforcement Coordinator City Animal Shelter 250-492-3801 if you have any questions or concerns about 2330 Dartmouth Road this service.

Summerland Summerland Animal Clinic 250-494-9468 9311 Jubilee Road, East Questions You May Have What if my dog has been impounded? Who do I call about a barking dog?

Your dog will be released after purchasing a tag and after payment of the impoundment fee, Barking dogs fall under the Noise Control When do I require a dog license and what Bylaw in areas “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”,“H”, and “I” are the fees? maintenance fees and any associated fines. Dogs not claimed within 72 hours may be only. You may contact South Okanagan All dogs require a license on the 1st of humanely euthanized, sold or adopted. If an Security at 250-492-0911 when it is barking. January . Current fees: owner can’t be found, every effort is made to It is a good idea to keep records of times and dates of when the dog is barking for the 1. Intact Males & Non-Spayed Females find new homes through the adoption process. Officer’s information. $50.00 Are there fines imposed? 2. Spayed Females, Neutered Males Yes. Fines can be imposed at the discretion of Impoundment and $20.00 the Animal Control Officer. They can be Maintenance Fees 3. Replacement Tag $5.00 disputed within 14 days. If you have lodged a complaint and the investigation results in a fine, Does my dog need to wear the license? you may be required to provide evidence at a Yes. Your dog must wear the license on it’s Hearing, either in person or over the phone, if collar or harness at all times [unless kept in a the ticket is disputed by the dog’s owner. pen or enclosure on the owner’s property]. You may view a copy of the RDOS Dog Control The tag allows the Animal Control Officer to Bylaw No. 2671, 2017 at www.rdos.bc.ca by contact you. visiting the REGIONAL BYLAWS page and Should I have my dog on a leash? clicking on Bylaw Enforcement. Yes. Your dog should be on a leash for its Bailey own safety. The bylaw requires that all dogs must be under the control of a competent Impoundment Fees : person when off their owner’s property.  1st impoundment $50.00  2nd impoundment $100.00 When a dog defecates is the owner  3rd impoundment $250.00 required to remove the feces?  Additional impoundments $500.00

Yes. Owners are required to promptly  Maintenance Fees $20.00 remove and dispose of the feces . Be a responsible owner and clean up after your DOG CONTROL BYLAW 2671, 2017 AVOID COMPLAINTS: KEEP YOUR DOG dog! Please familiarize yourself with restrictions of ON A LEASH, AND PICK UP AFTER YOUR this Bylaw by visiting rdos.bc.ca DOG. BE A RESPONSIBLE OWNER.