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.
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.
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.