Animal control

Leduc County is committed to keeping our residents and animals safe. Our Dog Control bylaw details regulations for dog control and outlines kennel operation regulations in Leduc County.

Report a dog control concern

If a dog has bitten you or your pet, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately, and report it to Leduc County using the above form.

Finding a lost animal

We recommend that your animal has some form of identification, such as a collar, tag, tattoo or microchip. Animals with identification are more likely to be reunited with their families if they go missing.

View dogs found in Leduc County that are in the county's custody.

Dog control

Leduc County has updated its Dog Control bylaw to enhance the safety, health and welfare of the community, and increase the protection of both the people and properties within. The following gives a high-level description of some of the changes.

• A dog must wear at least one form of identification that includes the owner’s current name and phone number.
• There are now restrictions on how many dogs can be kept on a parcel of land.
• The bylaw now recognizes trained livestock dogs performing tasks to assist with livestock production.
• You must maintain your property in a clean and sanitary condition from all dog waste, and if your dog defecates on another property, it must be removed immediately.
• If a female dog is in estrus the owner must contain or restrain the dog both on and off the owner’s property.
• The County has improved and defined how it responds, investigates, and deems if a dog is aggressive in efforts to enhance public safety.
• If a dog is believed to have, or have been exposed to rabies or other communicable diseases, the dog is not to be in any public place or be in contact with or in proximity to any other animal and comply with any restriction or observation period imposed by the County.
• The fines and penalties section has been updated.

Please refer to the fact sheet to read a more detailed version of the updates to the bylaw or refer to the bylaw for full reference.

Cat control

We don't have a cat control bylaw in Leduc County.

Stray cats

Stray cats are homeless cats that may have once been indoor cats and are accustomed to people.

If you find an injured, stray cat, contact the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) at 780-491-3522. Injuries can include including limping, open wounds or being underweight. Stray cats that appear to be healthy can be left where they are. 

Feral cats

Feral cats are homeless cats that have had minimal contact with people. If you find a feral cat in Leduc County, visit Edmonton Humane Society's Trap Neuter and Return program to learn more about how you can help control overpopulation in feral cat colonies.

To participate, you will need to trap a healthy feral cat in a humane trap and transport it to the Edmonton Human Society. The cat will be neutered or spayed, and will receive vaccinations and a microchip. After that, you can pick up the cat and return it to the original location.

Livestock control

Contact the brand registrar at Livestock Identification Services at 1-866-509-2088 if you see any livestock outside of their compounds, including on public roadways.

Animals in distress

For animals in distress, contact the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (SPCA) at 1-800-455-9003.

Wild animals and insect control

Learn how to prevent and control wild animal and insect pests on your property. We offer advice and equipment rentals to help you control a variety of animal and insect species.