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Animal Licensing

The Town of Rocky Mountain House provides animal licensing services within Town limits, administered by the Protective Services Department. 

For more information 

Protective Services
Email: peaceofficers@trmh.ca
Phone: 403-846-4268

Keeping Dogs in Rocky Mountain House

There are a few important things to know if you are keeping dogs in the Town of Rocky Mountain House. 

  • The licensing and responsible ownership of dogs is governed by the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw.
  • As stated in the Bylaw, there is a yearly license fee for every dog in Town limits which is three (3) months of age, or older. Upon paying the yearly license fee, the Town shall issue a tag with a number and year on it to the owner, and the tag must be securely attached to a collar worn by the dog at all times.
  • Dog licenses may be purchased at the Town Office, 5116-50 Ave.
  • Licenses must be purchased on or before January 31 in any year, or penalties may be issued.
  • Violation tickets, with subsequent penalties, may be issued for contraventions to the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw.

Dog Licenses

As per Fees Rates & Charges Bylaw 2026/01
Annual License Fees
License is valid for a calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
License may be purchased starting December 1 of the previous year.
Unaltered Animal - Male or Female
$60
Altered Animal - Neutered Male or Spayed Female
$30
Animals younger than one year (with proof of age)
$15
Annual Reduction of Fees
Starting on December 1 of that same year and prior to January 31 of the following year, the fee shall be reduced to amount below
or
If an Owner is a new resident to the Town or is a first time Animal Owner, the License fee shall be reduced to the amount below
NOTE: There is no fee reduction for Aggressive Dogs
Unaltered Animal - Male or Female
$40
Altered Animal - Neutered Male or Spayed Female
$15
Aggressive Dogs
Unaltered Aggressive Dog - Male or Female
$300
Altered Aggressive Dog - Neutered Male or Spayed Female
$200
Replacement cost for a lost Tag$5
Animal Adoption$200


Dogs at Large

Animal Control Officers will impound dogs found running at large in Town limits and make reasonable efforts to identify and contact the owner of the dog. If a dog is unidentified after 72-hours of impoundment, Officers are authorized to rehome or relocate the dog, per legislation. Identified dogs who are not claimed by their owners are available for adoption after 10 days, per legislation.

Click here for dogs currently available to be adopted through the Town of Rocky Mountain House Protective Services Department.

Keeping Backyard Hens in Rocky Mountain House

Read the Keeping Urban Hens Information Bulletin to learn more!

As per Fees Rates & Charges Bylaw 2026/01
Coop License Annual Fee$75
If the Coop License fee is paid prior to January 31 of the year$50


Keeping of Backyard Hens Application (View Bylaw Here)

Beekeeping in Rocky Mountain House

As per Fees Rates & Charges Bylaw 2026/01
Urban Beekeeping License Annual Fee$75


Urban Beekeeping Application (View Bylaw here)