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Animal Control & Licensing
Dog Licenses | Dogs In Parks | Restricted Dogs | Cats | Summer Pet Safety | Lost Pets
Dog Licenses
All dog owners in Osoyoos must license their dog(s). A license is valid until January 31 of the year following in which it is issued and must be renewed every year (January - December).
- Dogs under the age of 6 months, trained guide dogs owned or used by a blind person, and RCMP service dogs do not require a license.
- Tags are issued upon payment of a license fee, and the tag is to be fastened to the dog's collar at all times. If a dog wanders off or gets lost, a tag will assist us in reuniting the pet with their owner.
RDOS Area "A" Rural (Osoyoos Area) can be purchased online or at the RDOS Office in Penticton.
RDOS Area "C" Rural (Oliver Area) can be purchased online or at RDOS Office in Penticton.
Dog License Fees
| Male and Female Unaltered Dog | $ 22.00 |
| Spayed Female or Neutered Male Dogs | $ 12.00 |
| Dangerous Dogs | $ 500.00 |
| Replacement Tag Fee | $ 3.00 |
*If a person becomes the owner of a dog after July 1, the license fee will be reduced by $5.00.
For more information on the licensing and control of dogs in Osoyoos, view the Animal Control Bylaw No. 1316, 2016
For fines relating to dog control, view the Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 1279.
Dogs In Parks
Dogs are welcome year-round in most Osoyoos parks, provided they are under control on a leash.
Please note that no dogs are permitted in Gyro Park—with the exception of the designated dog swimming area behind the Osoyoos Museum—during the months of June, July, and August.
For more information and a full listing of dog parks and swimming areas, please view our Dogs In Parks page.
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Restricted Dogs
The Town is reminding all dog owners of their responsibilities and requirements under the bylaw and providing notice that the rules for Restricted Dog breeds are actively enforced. Animal Control Bylaw No. 1316, 2016 defines a Restricted Dog as one of the listed breeds:
- Pit Bull
- Pit Bull Terrier
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Pit Bull Cross
- Timberwolf or Grey Wolf Breeds (or any mixed breeding of Timberwolf or Grey Wolf)
- American Bull Terrier
- Staffordshire
- Terrier Cross (only applies if the cross includes pit bull)
- Mix Breed (only applies if the mix includes pit bull)
REMINDER: ALL dog owners are required to clean up after their dogs. Failure to do so could result in a fine of $100.
Cats
Cats owners in Osoyoos are required to provide identification to be worn by their cat(s) at all times if the cat is 2 months of age or older. For more information on the control of cats in Osoyoos, please view our Animal Control Bylaw No. 1316, 2016
In climates like Osoyoos, the inside of your car can reach extreme temperatures within minutes—even in the shade with the windows open! These temperatures can cause serious harm or even kill your pet. If you plan on leaving your pet unattended in your vehicle this summer, even for just a few minutes, please consider leaving him or her at home.
If you find a lost pet in Osoyoos or have lost your own, please contact Town Hall at 250.495.6515.
You may also contact the BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen Branch.
