Village of Keremeos - Animal Control

Animal Control

The Animal Control Bylaw regulates the type and number of animals permitted within the Village of Keremeos, as well as their care, licensing requirements, and control of cats and dogs.

Dogs are not permitted to bark in a manner that disturbs the quiet of the neighbourhood, are not permitted to be at large, and vicous dogs require special precautions. Every owner must immediately remove excrement left by their dog on another person's property or on public property. Cats must be kept contained to their own property.

Chickens are permitted upon the issuance of a no cost Back Yard Hen Licence. For more information on keeping of hens, please visit: https://www.keremeos.ca/backyard-hens

Dog licences are required to be renewed each year by January 1^st. There is a grace period until before March 1^st to purchase licences at the reduced rate.

Dog Licence Fees (Before March 1^st):

$40.00 Not neutered or spayed

$20.00 Neutered or spayed

Dog Licence Fees (After March 1^st):

$50.00 Not neutered or spayed

$30.00 Neutered or spayed

The Village also sells dog licences for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).

Stray Dogs

If you have found a dog, please call the Village at 250-499-2711. During regular business hours, a bylaw officer may be available to pick up the dog, or you may bring it to the Village Office at 702 4^th Street. The Village will try to connect the dog back with its owner by posting a notice on the Village Facebook page and a notice in front window. If dog is not claimed before end of business day, it will be taken to the Penticton Animal Shelter.

The Penticton Animal Shelter is located at 2330 Dartmouth Road, Penticton and their phone number is 250-492-3801.

There are fees associated when a dog is impounded.

After Hours: If a stray dog is found within the Village boundaries while Village office is closed, please call 250-502-9006 and leave a detailed message. The Bylaw Officer will return your call as soon as possible.

If the dog is found outside the Village boundaries, please call RDOS Animal Control at 250-460-1117.