Lethbridge Animal Services

Lethbridge Regional Municipal Enforcement - Animal Services Section (SPD Animal Services LTD) provides animal control, and related bylaw enforcement services to City of Lethbridge, and Lethbridge County. We also run daily operations of the City of Lethbridge Animal Shelter, currently housing any stray, or found animal located within the City of Lethbridge, or Lethbridge County.

Animals found within our service area, are posted to this facebook page to assist in locating a rightful owner. Pets that are not claimed are placed in our adoption program. Photos of each animal will be updated as to if, and when they have been claimed or available for adoption. Photos may be removed without notice due to adoptions, pets returned to owners, transfers, pregnancies, or medical issues.

Animal Control Peace Officers are tasked with the enforcement of the Dog Bylaw for the City of Lethbridge and will be pleased to hear of any concerns. Our mission is to enforce the municipal bylaw #5235 consistently and effectively. Dog licenses can be purchased at the shelter or at City hall. For more information and to obtain a copy of the dog bylaw, please visit the City of Lethbridge website.

Concerns for animal welfare, including neglect, and abuse, are handled by the Alberta SPCA; to make a complaint call 1-800-455-9003.

*Unfortunately there are rare occasions when it is necessary to euthanize an animal. This only occurs after all avenues have been explored. Cases, when this is necessary, are if an animal is sick or injured beyond veterinary help or proves to be unadoptable due to excessive aggressive behaviour, either towards people or other animals. Euthanasia is carried out upon consultation with and by a qualified veterinarian and the decision is never taken lightly.