Animal Control

Did you know?
The Animal Protection Act requires pet owners to provide adequate food, shelter and water for their pets at all times. This is crucial during periods of extreme heat or cold. Airdrie Municipal Enforcement is requested to investigate complaints of neglect or suffering of animals.

If entry to your property is required when investigating complaints, officers will advise you of our attendance. You will receive notice if any violation of this act is identified. Pets will not be seized unless a strong case for medical attention is warranted.

Children and the family pet . . . Conflict?!
Accidents occur when small children are requested to walk dogs which are beyond their ability to control. Parents should be aware of both the child's limitations and the nature of the pet. Remember your ability to control a misbehaving pet may be impaired when owners are on bicycles or rollerblades. Children may require guidance and assistance when learning to control your family pet.

What about the cats?
The City of Airdrie does not currently have a Cat Bylaw or legislation pertaining to the care and control of these pets. If you are experiencing difficulty with respect to stray cats in your yard, may we suggest the following options:

  • Pinecones or citrus peels in your garden
  • Cayenne pepper in the flower beds
  • Rent a cat trap and humanely impound the pet which can then be transported to the Humane Society in Calgary

Skunks
We would like to offer the following tips which may be useful in deterring these unwanted guests:

  • Keep food and garbage off your decks
  • Secure garbage in animal proof containers for disposal
  • Securely cover your backyard composter
  • Avoid adding meat, fat or dairy products to your composter
  • Keep pet food tightly contained (preferably indoors)

Should you find that one of these pests has taken up residence in your yard, despite your best efforts, please contact us and arrange for a trap.

If You Have Found A Lost Dog:

In Airdrie:

If you have lost your dog or found a lost dog you can visit PetLynx.net to see if the owner is looking for the animal or file your own Lost Report. In Airdrie, please contact Municipal Enforcement at (403) 948-8892, Monday-Friday 7 a.m. -9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. -7 p.m.; after hours leave a detailed voicemail and your call will be returned. Community Peace Officers will handle lost dogs 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. weekdays and 6:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. on weekends. Lost dogs will be handled by RCMP officers after hours.  If the dog has City of Calgary dog tags, call the City of Calgary City Services at 311.  They are available 24/7.

In the MD of Rockyview:

If you have Internet access, check PetLynx.net to see if someone is looking for the animal. Call the MD of Rockyview at (403) 230-1401 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

If You Have Found A Lost Cat or Other Small Pet:

If you have Internet access, check PetLynx.net to see if the owner is looking for the animal. Take the animal to the Calgary Humane Society (403) 723-6025 at 4454 – 110 Avenue SE: Calgary, during the following hours:  Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., or Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. OR take the animal to the Cochrane Humane Society (403) 932-2072 during the following hours: Tuesday and Friday 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ; 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. all Airdrie Animal Clinic at (403) 948-3619 to check their Lost & Found board: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

If You Have Found An Injured Dog Or Cat:

Contact one of the following:

Airdrie Animal Health Centre (403) 948-2733: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Moore & Company Veterinary Services, Balzac (403) 226-2585: Monday  - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Calgary Humane Society (403) 723-6025: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday and Sundays 10 a.m.- 5 p.m  -  4425-110 Avenue SE

Cochrane Humane Society (403) 932-2072: : Tuesday and Friday 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ; 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

After Hours:

Calgary Animal Emergency Clinic – 4204 – 4th Street NW (403) 269-7822: Monday - Friday  5 p.m. to 9 a.m. or Saturday from 12 p.m. - Mon at 9 a.m. Holidays open 24 hours.

Calgary North Veterinary Hospital and Emergency Service (403) 277-0135: Open 24 hours.

Shawnessey Pet Hospital – 144 – 70 Shawville Bv SW - (403) 254-5900 Open Monday – Friday  7 a.m. 11p.m., Saturday and Sunday  7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

If You Have Found Livestock In Distress Or Running At Large:

Call the Alberta SPCA in Strathmore at (403) 934-5531

If You Have Found Injured Wildlife:

Call Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation at (403) 946-2361, 7 days a week, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.  -  www.aiwc.ca

If You Own A Dog Or Cat And Can No Longer Keep It:

Take the animal to the Calgary Humane Society – 4425 – 110 Avenue SE - (403) 723-6025: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday  8 a.m. - 5 p.m. OR take the animal to the Cochrane Humane Society (403) 932-2072: Tuesday and Friday 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ; 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 
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