Animal Control

• The cat is checked by the Town Peace Officer for identification (tag/tattoo/microchip). It is important to remember that animals licensed and registered with up-to-date information can be quickly returned to their families.
• If the cat has no identification, a notice will be posted to the Town Facebook page in an attempt to find the owner.
• The cat will be kenneled at the Town Office bay during the week. If the cat requires care over the weekend, it will be transported to “Kozy Kennels” east of Innisfail after 3 p.m. on Friday, since the Resort is the Town’s after-hours pet boarding partner.
• Once the cat has been in custody for the 72-hour period, the Peace Officer will transport it from the Pet Resort to “Companion Animal Outreach Services” in Red Deer for surrender and re-homing.

• To claim a pet that is in Town custody, the owner will need to come to and/or call the Town Office at 403-227-3376 to arrange for pick up. The owner must provide proof of ownership.
• Before a pet is released, the owner may be subject to a $50 impound fee and/or subject to an additional fine. The pet will also need to be licensed as per the Animal Control Bylaw #1537, if not already registered.

Any found animals in Municipal Enforcement custody will be posted on the Town of Innisfail Facebook page—so you can start your search there. 

Licences are due January 1 of each year. If you buy your licence after the beginning of the year you will still have to renew it on January 1, however, your licence will be valid until the following January.

One for each animal. All dogs and cats must be licensed within the Town of Innisfail.

You are permitted to license three dogs and three cats per residence within the Town of Innisfail.

Contact the Town of Innisfail right away. The sooner we receive a report after a serious incident has occurred, the better chance we have to preserve evidence and conduct our investigation in a more timely and effective manner. Taking notes, immediately photographing any injuries, and collecting any documentation you receive from veterinarians or doctors is also recommended.

No. As per the Alberta regulations of F.O.I.P, all information we receive from complainants is strictly mandated to be kept confidential.

There is one off-leash park in town. It is located North of the Centennial Park, at the intersection of 50 Street and 60 Avenue. When you arrive at the park, follow the signs on the pathway—walk North up the hill, and it is on the East (right) side of the path. The off-leash park is completely fenced off and there are signs posted at the entrance.

This is the only green space in town approved as an off-leash park. All other parks and green spaces require your dog to remain on a leash at all times. Violation of this rule could result in you being issued a fine.

While there are a number of factors that determine when barking is considered ‘excessive’, it’s typically the case when an animal barks or howls in a manner or length of time that’s considered disruptive to another resident.