Animals

The primary role of the animal control division is to enforce the City of Corner Brook’s Animal and Dog Bylaws. The animal control officer impounds roaming dogs, responds to animal inquiries and complaints, issues violation notices, and ensures the safety and well being of animals in custody of the City.

Animal control does not accept surrendered animals. If you need to surrender your animal you may contact the Bay of Islands SPCA.

Contacts & Location

The animal control officer works Monday to Friday.  The city pound is open to the public from 1:00-2:00 pm from Monday to Friday.  The city pound is located behind 40 Brook Street. 

Wayne Peddle, Animal Control Officer
637-1559

Call the City’s Complaint/Inquiry Line for service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:  709-637-1666.

Licensing

Licensing helps to unite pets and owners.  It also helps in providing more rapid medical treatment in the case of an emergency.

All dogs aged 3 months or older must be licensed annually.  The license costs $10 and must be renewed by the 31st of December.

To license your dog, complete and submit the Dog Registration form and pay the $10 fee at City Hall.

Lost Dog

If you have lost your dog or have found a dog, you can contact the City’s Complaint/Inquiry line at 637-1666.

Noise

Dogs which excessive bark, howl, or create other sounds that represents a nuisance is considered a violation of the dog regulations.  Dog owners will be fined $50.

Roaming Dogs

Residents should be aware that dogs are not permitted to be off of the owner’s property without being on a leash. If a dog is found roaming outside of the owner’s property, the dog will be impounded.  If a licensed dog is impounded, the city will attempt to contact the owner.

The dog owner will have to pay a fine and any daily impound fees.

• The fine for a roaming dog is $50 for a licensed animal and $75 for an unlicensed animal.
• The second time a dog is caught roaming within a twelve month period, the fine is an additional $25 more than the original amounts.
• The third and any subsequent times a dog is caught in the same twelve month period, the fine is an additional $50 more.
• If the dog is unlicensed, the owner will also be charged a $50 fine for failure to license the dog.

The fine and fees have to be paid at City Hall before the dog is released to its owner.  As well, the owner will be charged any costs as a result of the animal being treated by a veterinarian.

Roaming Cats

Due to their natural characteristics and nocturnal habits, it is difficult for Animal Control staff to capture cats when they are roaming. Therefore residents can borrow cages from the City in order to catch cats, which are causing damage to, or depositing waste on the resident’s property. Once the cat has been caught, the resident must let the Animal Control Officer know so the Officer can impound the cat.

Cat cages are normally provided between June 1st and October 31st of any calendar year. To request a cat cage, you will need to discuss with the Animal Control officer who will investigate the situation.  The Officer will then have you complete the cat cage form.

Residents shall treat the cats in a humane manner once caught. If it is determined by the Animal Control Officer that a resident has treated a captured animal inhumanely, the local SPCA will be notified and the resident shall not be issued any further cat cages.