Have your say on Animal Control Services in the SRD!
Notice level: Low
Updated:
The Strathcona Regional District is gathering community input to help shape the future of animal control services—currently contracted to the City of Campbell River.
As part of efforts to reduce costs, the SRD is exploring the possibility of delivering services in-house. This could include dog licensing, addressing aggressive or nuisance behaviour, kenneling, and ticketing.
Your feedback will help guide this decision. The survey closes April 24 — don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts!
The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) delivers animal control services in Electoral Area D. This includes dog licensing, enforcement, and shelter services, as set out in the Animal Control Bylaw.
The SRD contracts the City of Campbell River to administer and enforce the Animal Control Bylaw. Please direct all inquiries, concerns and complaints about animals within Electoral Area D to the City of Campbell River.
Common issues include:
Barking and noisy dogs
Dogs running at large
Unleashed dogs
Impounded dogs
Vicious or dangerous dogs
Deceased animals on City roads
Report a violation of the Animal Control Bylaw
During regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Please contact 236-472-1013 or animalcontrol@campbellriver.ca. All other animal control-related issues or concerns, please contact your nearest RCMP or SPCA.
After Regular Business Hours
To report a dog attack in progress or an aggressive dog at large and threatening public safety, please call your local RCMP.
If you wish to make a complaint regarding animal noise or operation of a kennel, please submit an SRD Bylaw Complaint form.
For animals in distress or cruelty concerns, please contact the BC-SPCA at 1-855-622-7722. Animal Control does not respond to nuisance wildlife calls or wildlife that has taken up residence inside of homes. These calls should be directed to your local humane wildlife control services.
For information related to incidents and active investigations, please contact SRD's Bylaw Compliance Department at 250-830-6725 or bylaw@srd.ca.
City of Campbell River Pound
The City of Campbell River operates the pound, located at 490 Merecroft Road. To arrange access to the pound, please contact 236-472-1013 or animalcontrol@campbellriver.ca.
