Claiming Your Pet from the Shelter

To claim your cat from the shelter, you must:

• Show government identification with current address

• Pay impound or boarding fees for each day your pet was in the shelter

• Have a leash or carrier to take your cat home

• Avoid touching animals to reduce the spread of disease

You will be encouraged to purchase a cat registration tag for your pet before it is released.

Impound & Boarding Fees

If staff need to quarantine your cat at the shelter, you (the owner) are responsible for all costs for quarantine. When the quarantine period is done, your cat may be returned to you, considered for adoption or euthanized.

* Reduced rates for people who are either 65 or more years of age or receive a government disability pension. Proof is required.

Other Fees

While your cat is in the care of the City,  a Veterinarian could examine and/or treat your cat. You, as the owner, are responsible for any expenses for your pet.

Costs include:

To claim your dog from the shelter, you must:

• Show government identification with current address
• Pay impound and boarding fees for each day your dog was in the shelter
• Have a leash or carrier to take your dog home
• Avoid touching other animals at the shelter to reduce the spread of disease
• Buy a dog licence if you don’t have one

Impound Fees

* Reduced rates are for dog owners who are 65+ years of age or get a government disability pension. Proof is required to get the reduced rate.

Other Fees

We make every effort to keep your dog safe and healthy. We may have a veterinarian look at and/or treat your animal. You must pay veterinary costs.

To claim your pet from the shelter, you must:

• Show government identification with your current address
• Pay the fees for each day we care for your pet at the shelter
• Bring a leash or carrier to take your pet home
• Not touch the other animals so that you do not spread a disease

Impound Fees

* Reduced rates are for people who are more than 65 years of age or get a government disability pension. Proof is required to get the reduced rate.

Daily Boarding Fees

* Reduced rates are for people who are more than 65 years of age or get a government disability pension. Proof is required to get the reduced rate.

Other Fees

We make every effort to make sure your pet is healthy and safe. We may have a veterinarian look at and/or treat your animal. You must pay veterinary costs.

Livestock Evaluations

When dogs, coyotes or foxes kill farm animals, the City may refund the owner for the cost of the farm animal at no expense to the farmer. The farmer must have a registered farm.