The Regional District Animal Control Bylaw No. 880 is enforced in all Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Areas by complaint only.

The Bylaw sets out the regulations for keeping of pets, farmed fur bearing animals, farmed game, game birds, birds, poultry, livestock, aviaries for tropical birds, and dog kennels. (Dogs are regulated under the Dog Control Bylaw, see note below)

Persons who violate provisions of this bylaw are subject to fines or may, on summary conviction, be liable to penalties under the Offense Act.

You may view a copy of Bylaw No. 880. Please note that the Bylaw is provided for convenience only and the document is not to be considered the official or legal copy. Please contact the Regional District for a certified copy.

Please Note:  The Regional District also has a Dog Control Bylaw, which establishes regulations specifically regarding dogs.  Follow this link to information in the Dog Control section of our website.

How to Register a Complaint

• Email -  Rhoda.Mueller@cord.bc.ca
• Telephone - (250) 469-6214 (Inspector's 24 hour voice mail) OR, during office hours, 8am-4pm call the Inspection Section at (250) 469-6211 and ask for Rhoda Mueller and leave a voice mail when prompted.
• It is helpful if you include any or all of the following:
  • civic address or best detailed description of problem location
  • any owner or occupier information (if known)
  • your specific concern
  • your name, address and phone number, so the inspector can contact you for further information (not mandatory, but helpful and is not given out)

Please note that the bylaw is not enforced pro-actively. Your concerns or complaints must be reported to initiate enforcement.