ABOUT
Community Animal Services is responsible for animal control and related bylaw enforcement in the City of Lethbridge. We operate the City of Lethbridge Animal Shelter which provides care and housing to found cats and dogs from the community and, acts as a resource hub for responsible pet ownership programs and services.
Community Animal Services provides the following services to the citizens of Lethbridge and their pets;
Housing and care of found pets.
Response and investigation to animal control complaints.
Adoption of cats and dogs.
Pet Licensing services
Community support and education programs.
Mission:
Promote responsible pet ownership through education, community support, enforcement, and public service.
Vision:
Communities that are safe, happy, and healthy for people and pets.
Values:
Pride
Integrity
Compassion
Community Animal Services employs a team of Enforcement Officers (Peace Officers) who are appointed under the Municipal Government Act to investigate offenses and enforce animal-related bylaws within the City of Lethbridge.
The Lethbridge Animal Shelter is operated as a Fear Free facility and also adheres to the Best Management Practices for Animal Shelters and Rescues as recommended by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.
Our team holds memberships with the National Animal Care and Control Association and the Alberta Municipal Enforcement Association. All staff participate in ongoing continued education and training programs.
