Animals
Surrey is home to many kinds of animals.
Learn what your responsibilities are as a pet owner, how to deal with unwanted pests, and whether or not you're able to raise livestock in the City of Surrey.
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Surrey Animal Resource Centre
Visit the Surrey Animal Resource Centre if you have lost or found an animal, to adopt a pet, donate to the animals or get information about volunteering.
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Animal services
The City inspects and investigates animal-related complaints to ensure compliance with acts, bylaws and regulations, including the Animal Responsibility Bylaw.
Call the Bylaw Call Centre (604-591-4370) for:
- Response to calls for stray and injured domestic animals, as well as wildlife requiring immediate medical assistance. Officers are available between 8am and 6pm.
- Response to safety concerns involving an animal, as well as animals jeopardizing the safety of the public, such as dogs at large.
- Pick up of lost domestic animals for return to their owners or transport to a shelter for safekeeping while providing the owner the opportunity to locate their pet.
- Removal of dead wildlife and domestic animals on public or private property (when owner unknown).
- Animal noise, including excessive and persistent noise from barking dogs.
- Dangerous acts committed by dogs, such as dog bites or attacks.