Dogs & animal control — Slocan, British Columbia

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

In the Village of Slocan, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by #625 – ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW (REPEALED #483) 2013, verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Leash rule: prevent the Dog from being or running at large; secured on a leash to its Owner while off the property. Max animals: two (2) Dogs; 2 cats or 1 cat and I dog; maximum of eight (8) hens.

#625 – ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW (REPEALED #483) 2013 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 31
leash rule prevent the Dog from being or running at large; secured on a leash to its Owner while off the property s. 19; s. 1
max animals two (2) Dogs; 2 cats or 1 cat and I dog; maximum of eight (8) hens s. 30; s. 60; s. 68
scout note

Regulates animal ownership, licensing, and control within Slocan City; replaced Bylaw 483.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: http://www.slocancity.com/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Dogs & animal control across British Columbia · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities