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Animal Control
There is no S.P.C.A. in Port Hardy. The District of Port Hardy operates an Animal Control Shelter, which is designed primarily for the housing and care of dogs and cats that have been impounded or surrendered. The District has policies in place that specify the minimum standards of accommodation, management and care that are appropriate to the physical and behavioural needs of animals housed in the Port Hardy Animal Shelter.
The Animal Control Officer is responsble for:
- Ensuring publicaccess to the Shelter every day within the hours of operation posted at the Shelter
- Caring for all canines and felines delivered to the Shelter by Municipal employees or the public
- Adopting out animals when possible
- Collecting fees and fines as required
- Cleaning the pound and carrying out minor repairs
For more information on the Animal Control Shelter or on adopting a pet, call the Animal Control Officer at the numbers listed below.
Click here for the Animal Care and Control Bylaw-11-2012 (Consolidated)
FERAL CAT COLONIES
Did you know that feeding a stray cat in your neighbourhood can form a feral cat colony? Feral cat colonies are highly problematic when left unaddressed. They pose multiple risks and efforts to manage an established population are often costly.
CAT COLONIES, THE RISKS:
- Disease and/or illness – Feral cats are not vaccinated. Therefore, they are able to readily contract and spread diseases and illness, some of which may be deadly. They can also infect unvaccinated, domesticated cats.
- Uncontrolled population growth – Feral cats are not fixed. This often leads to unsustainable population growth.
- Inbreeding – Inbreeding can occur resulting in genetically unhealthy cats. High occurrences of inbreeding are not uncommon in feral cat colonies and can be detrimental.
- Attractant – As an easy food source, feral cat populations often attract predators such as cougars, wolves or bears.
- Impacts to small birds and mammals – Without a reliable food source feral cats resort to predation. Collectively, a cat colony can decimate or wipe out local populations of native songbirds, small mammals, amphibians or reptiles. This can be devastating to the balance of the natural ecosystem and local ecology.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
DO NOT FEED OR SHELTER A STRAY CAT OR FERAL CAT COLONY!
Residents are instead encouraged to make a donation to a local organization equipped to manage stray cats and cat colonies. Such organizations are able to focus resources on spaying/neutering efforts, vaccinations and/or treatment. Local resources are limited, therefore it is necessary that appropriate steps be taken when considering care options for a stray cat or feral cat colony. Questions? Contact the Animal Control Officer for more information.
Contact Information
Telephone: 250-949-6113
Cell Phone: 250-230-4408 (business hours)
After Hours: Leave a message.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 8:00am-8:30am and 3:30pm-4:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-9:30am
Location
5060 Pioneer Way (off of Coal Harbour Road)
Visit our Facebook Page to see animals currently in foster care or up for adoption
