Alberta Animals Services provides all animal related services in Red Deer, including enforcement of The City’s Dog Bylaw 3429/2009 (pdf) This bylaw allows Alberta Animal Services to work with the citizens of Red Deer to ensure that cats, dogs, their owners and neighbours live together in safety and harmony.
Contact Alberta Animals Services at 403-347-2388
Alberta Animal Services – Animal Complaint Form
Red Deer is filled with a wealth of plant and animal diversity. Wildlife add to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy and also act as an important indicator of the health of Alberta's environment.
All dog owners in The City of Red Deer must purchase a dog license. Licenses must be renewed annually and are effective from January 1 to December 31. Residents must be at least 18 years old to purchase or renew a dog license.
There are several Bylaws relating to animals in Red Deer:
September 25, 2020
The City of Red Deer supported The City of Edmonton in its resolution for a new financial framework that would better serve municipalities, which was presented at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Annual (Virtual) Conference yesterday.
September 25, 2020
At a Special Council meeting on September 29, City Council will receive and review a report outlining the results of a forensic audit of Westerner Park.
September 25, 2020
Effective October 1, 2020, The City of Red Deer will reduce the number of divisions reporting to the Office of the City Manager from five to three as part of current structural changes taking place within the organization.