Animal Control
and Licencing
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has established rules and regulations to control pets and other animals within Electoral Areas "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G" and "I" - [Osoyoos Rural, Cawston, Oliver Rural, Kaleden/Okanagan Falls/Apex Mountain Resort, Naramata, Okanagan Lake West/West Bench, Rural Keremeos/Hedley].
These rules have been established by the Regional Board through bylaws to provide for the enjoyment and protection of the regional district’s general population. Enforcement of the animal control bylaws and regulations for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has been contracted as follows:
Electoral Areas "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G" and "I":
City Animal Shelter
2330 Dartmouth Road
Penticton, BC
Contact Elizabeth Bigg
Phone: 250-492-3801
Email: dogs@penticton.ca
Should you have concerns related to animal control please contact the animal control contractor.
General Information
General information related to animal control and licensing within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is outlined below.
- Electoral Area "B": Cawston area
Bylaw 1991 Consolidated
- Electoral Area "G": Keremeos Rural/Hedley
Bylaw 1992 Consolidated
- Electoral Areas "A", "C", "D", "E", "F", "I": Osoyoos Rural, Oliver Rural, Kaleden/Okanagan Falls Naramata, Okanagan Lake West/West Bench
Bylaw 1838 Consolidated