Regional Animal Control & Licensing

If you’re looking for a furry friend, staff at the Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association are ready to assist you with a pet adoption.

Please note that the Grande Prairie Regional Pound will now provide pound services only, effective July 7, 2023. Both organizations continue to operate out of the same facility located at 12220 - 104 Avenue in Grande Prairie following a joint purchase of the building by the City and County of Grande Prairie.

The County of Grande Prairie promotes responsible pet ownership to ensure that you and your pet are safe through the Animal Control Bylaw. Learn about the number of animal control services we provide in our community.

Apply for a dog licence

If your dog is over the age of six months and resides in the County, you are required to register for a dog licence.

Call 9-1-1 for a dog attack on a person in progress.

You can report an animal complaint for:

Dogs running at large
Barking dogs
Nuisance dogs
Aggressive dogs
Keeping of too many dogs

Other services available

The County does not address all animal complaints. Please contact the following services for information on the list below:

Animal abuse and neglect: Alberta SPCA and Grande Prairie RCMP
Wildlife complaints: Alberta Fish and Wildlife or Alberta Wildlife Predator Compensation Program
Livestock complaints: Alberta Brand Inspector \ Livestock Identification Services
Dead animals: Alberta Agriculture and County Agriculture Services
Information about dog kennels or other Animal Care Services

Adopt an animal

If you are interested in adopting an animal visit the Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Association to learn more.

Be a responsible pet owner

We encourage you to be a responsible pet owner and follow these best practices to keep our community clean and safe:

Treat your pet responsibly
License your pet
Pick up after your pet
Leash your pet