County bylaws regulate how animals are owned, housed and controlled. Residents who are interested in keeping pets, livestock or poultry on their property may be subject to the Animal Control Bylaw (PDF) or regulations set forth in the Land Use Bylaw (PDF) which limits the number of animals allowed on a parcel.
Below are some commonly asked questions regarding animals in the county:
What if I want more animals than are allowed on my land?
Residents can apply for a Development Permit to increase the number of animals allowed on their land.
My neighbours livestock keep getting on my property, what do I do?
Under the Stray Animals Act, landowners are responsible for their wandering livestock and for ensuring the maintenance of appropriate fencing.
Residents who are disputing the erection, maintenance, and repair of line or boundary fences that is designed to keep livestock on a property can refer to the Line Fence Act for further details.
If attempts to resolve the issue with the neighbour have failed, contact Rocky View County Enforcement Services at 403.230.1401 or use the online report form.
There are cows on my road, who do I call?
Under the Stray Animals Act, landowners are responsible for their wandering livestock and any damage done to real or personal property caused by trespassing livestock.
Livestock owners are also responsible for registering cattle with the Livestock Identification Service (LIS). Residents looking to contact the owner of stray livestock can contact LIS for assistance.
lis-alberta.com
403.509.2088
I have a skunk under my deck, how do I get rid of it?
Agricultural Services rents skunk traps to residents. Residents can also contact a local pest control company for assistance.