Aggressive dogs or dogs at large (not under control) in all RDN Electoral Areas should be reported to the animal control contractor Coastal Animal Control Services of BC at 1-888-754-1397 or cacs [at] telus.net (cacs[at]telus[dot]net).
Please note that dogs are required to be under control, not on a leash, unless within an RDN Park with posted signage including Moorecroft, Horne Lake and Descanso Bay Regional Parks.
Electoral Area E, G and H residents - may report barking dog complaints to Coastal Animal Control Services (CACS) at 1-888-754-1397 or cacs [at] telus.net.
Dog Licenses
Residents in the Electoral Areas E, G and H that own a dog(s) over six months old must obtain an annual dog license per Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 939.
Electoral Area E (Nanoose)
Electoral Area G (Englishman River, San Pareil, French Creek, Little Qualicum, Dashwood)
Electoral Area H (Bowser, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay)
Dog licenses are not required in Electoral Areas A, B, C or F.
License fees are as follows:
For each spayed or neutered dog - $15
For each unspayed or unneutered dog - $25
The above fees are subject to a discount fee of $5 if paid within the last and first month of the year, between December 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025.