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Animal shelter and office CLOSED November 11 for Remembrance Day
Pets that are found loose within the City of Lethbridge may be impounded and cared for at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter. In the case where an animal has no identification (tags, microchip, or tattoo), or our team cannot reach an owner, the animal will be posted to this page.
In order to claim an impounded animal, the owner must provide proof of ownership and pay the applicable fees.
Hold period and release requirements
Hold period and release requirements
Hold periods
Found with identification - 10 business days
Found with NO identification - 5 business days
Found in poor health or with serious injury - 72 hours, or as vet recommended
Release requirements
Acceptable proof of ownership
Registration paperwork (license or microchip)
Bill of sale, gift or transfer
Vet records (including owner name and animal details)
Owner identification (driver's license or other photo ID)
Leash or carrier
Obtain proper pet license as required
Pay impound fees
The authority to impound an animal and requirements to claim are set out in the City of Lethbridge Animal Care and Control Bylaw.
Fees
Fees
Impoundment fee - $60
Daily care fee - $15 per day
Vetranariay care - as expended
Outstanding license fees - as applicable
The authority to impound an animal and requirements to claim are set out in the City of Lethbridge Animal Care and Control Bylaw.
If your missing pet appears on this page, please call our office during regular business hours.
403-320-4099 (option 3)
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This site is updated multiple times daily and found strays are posted here as soon as they are impounded at the animal shelter. Animals that are not claimed will be accessed for adoption.
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