Animal Control
If you have an animal control concern, please contact City Hall at 250-334-4441, email bylaw@courtenay,ca or use our Service Request form.
New kenneling location for stray animals
The Comox Valley local governments have partnered to secure a new kenneling for stray animals. Starting January 1, 2025, stray animals picked up under local government bylaws are housed at the Unleashed Dog Boutique, located at 1970 Anderton Road.
This change follows the BC SPCA’s decision to focus on supporting animals displaced by emergency situations across the province. The SPCA will no longer:
- Accept stray animals listed in local bylaws (these animals must be brought to the Unleashed Dog Boutique)
- Sell dog licenses or charge impound fees
- Hold dangerous dogs awaiting court dates
The SPCA will continue to accept resident animal surrenders and remains involved in cruelty investigations, emergency boarding and adoptions.
Overview of animal control
- Only domestic dogs and cats are allowed outdoors as pets
- A maximum of three dogs over six months old are permitted per parcel of land
- Livestock is only allowed on properties zoned for agricultural use
- Wild or exotic animals are not permitted
Dog licencing
All dogs over six months old in Courtenay must have a dog licence. For more information, visit: Dog licencing
Animal Control Bylaw
To learn more about animal control in Courtenay, view the full bylaw:
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1897 [PDF - 52 KB]