Dog Ownership FAQ

What do I do if I own a dog?

You'll need to purchase an annual Dog License. Pursuant to Section 3(1) of the City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 1/2001, it is mandatory for any person who keeps, possesses, harbors or has charge of or control over any dog, to obtain a license before January 31st in each calendar year and place it's tag on the dog's collar.

What about vaccinations?

Dogs in the City of Yorkton are required to have up-to-date vaccinations each year. When applying for a license, the applicant must provide a certificate from a Veterinary Surgeon indicating that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies within two years of the date of the application for the license.

Where do I purchase a Dog License?

You can obtain a license from: Fire Hall - 9 Smith St. East SPCA - 79 Seventh Ave. South McDougall Animal Hospital - 308 Broadway St. West Animal Management Services - Highway #52 Noah's Ark Pets & Supplies - 383 Parkview Road

How much does a Dog License cost?

Annual license fee rates as follows: Male - $20.00 Female - $20.00 Spayed or Emasculated - $10.00 Pups between the age of 0 and 12 months who have not yet been spayed or emasculated - $10.00

What is the maximum number of dogs allowed?

Individuals in the City are allowed to own a maximum of three dogs over the age of three months.

What are some of the penalties a dog owner can be charged for?

If the owner of any dog does not obtain a license before January 31st in each calendar year this constitutes as an offence under the City bylaw-first offence being $50.00 violation.

The owner of any dog running at large will be issued a ticket and the dog maybe impounded by the Bylaw Control Officer. The penalty for such an offence is $50.00 in addition, if impounded; the Pound Fee is $30.00 for licensed and unlicensed dogs for the first offence and $60.00 for subsequent offences.

Please carry a plastic bag at all times when you are walking your pet so you can remove defecation from public property immediately. Failure to do so will result in fines of $50.00 for the first offence and $100.00 for subsequent offences committed within a 12 month period.

Dogs creating excessive noise will result in the owner being charged $100.00 for the first offence and $200.00 for second and subsequent offences.