1. Services for Residents
  2. Pet Licensing & Animal Services
  3. Enforcement

Enforcement

Enforcement

Animal Control Bylaw and Dangerous Animals Bylaw

  • The Animal Control Bylaw and the Dangerous Animals Bylaw are reviewed regularly in an effort to promote public safety, improve upon existing enforcement mechanisms and to clarify and update certain aspects for the general public and the courts in areas where there may be ambiguity.

Animal Control

The Saskatoon Animal Control Agency (SACA) is responsible for the enforcement of the Animal Control Bylaw and the Dangerous Animal Bylaw and is contracted by the City of Saskatoon to provide animal control services including:

 SACA Hotline: 306-385-7387 ext. 1
 5028 Clarence Avenue South
saskatoonanimalcontrol.ca

Animal Control Bylaw Services 

Saskatoon Animal Control Agency has relocated to the City of Saskatoon Animal Pound located at 5028 Clarence Avenue South effective March 3, 2025. 

Pound Services

The Saskatoon Animal Control Agency operates the City of Saskatoon Animal Pound located at 5028 Clarence Avenue South. Animals found at large are impounded and held at the Animal Pound for 72 hours excluding the day of impounding. After the holding period, the animal becomes available for adoption. If you have lost or found a pet in Saskatoon complete a Lost and Found Report with Saskatoon Animal Control Agency. 
 5028 Clarence Avenue South
 306.385.7387 ext. 2
saskatoonanimalcontrol.ca

Animal Protection Act, 2018

Animal cruelty investigations are under The Animal Protection Act, 2018 which is provincial legislation. As of July 1, 2022, Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan (APSS) oversees animal welfare enforcement in Saskatoon. To report animal welfare concerns, including neglect and abuse, please contact 306-382-0002 or call toll free at 1-844-382-0002.  Online reporting is also available through the APSS website.

Responsible Pet Ownership

  • All dogs and cats aged 4 months and up must have a valid pet license
  • Dogs and cats are not permitted to run at large
  • Owners must clean up after their pets

Renewal Enforcement

  • Pet licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
  • At least one month prior to the expiry of a pet license, a renewal notice is mailed to the pet owner.
  • Owners who fail to renew a pet license are subject to a minimum fine of $250.

For complete listing of pet ownership requirements within Saskatoon, please refer to the Animal Control Bylaw No. 7860