Pets impounded for violations under the City of Regina Cat and Dog Control Bylaws are held at our facility. Please visit our facility at 4900 Parliament Avenue or call (306) 777-7700 if you think one of the impounded animals is yours.

Pets with identification are held for ten (10) days, and pets without identification are held for three (3) days. If their owners do not claim them within this time, the Regina Humane Society legally owns them and they undergo health and behavioral assessments. Animals who are deemed adoptable may then be available for adoption by the public.

Impound Fees and Board Fees

Any cat or dog impounded under the cat or dog control bylaw will be subject to an Impound Fee of $35.00. If the pet has identification and is to be held for 10 (ten) days, the owner will be charged board fees of $20.00 for each day from the 4th day of impound up to the 10th and final day of the impound period. If the pet has not been reclaimed by the closing of business on the 10th day, it will become the property of The Regina Humane Society.

For example, Mrs. Smiths Bichon’s “Scruffy” was picked up running in the street and taken to the Regina Humane Society. “Scruffy” was not wearing a collar, nor did “Scruffy” have a tattoo or microchip. “Scruffy” is to be held for three days. If “Scruffy” is not licensed and not sterilized, Mrs. Smith will have to pay the following in fines and fees:

• Impound Fee: $35.00
• Running at Large Fine: $100.00
• Failure to License Fine: $250.00
• License for adult unaltered dog: $100.00
• Total Fines & Fee’s owing: $485.00

BUT… If “Scruffy” had been sterilized and had a current license, “Scruffy” would have been eligible for the “Get Out of Jail Free” program, whereas Mrs. Smith would have gotten “Scruffy” returned free of charge.

Please note that all impounded animals leaving the RHS must be in a suitable carrier or be leashed for their safety.  Please bring the appropriate restraint for your pet when taking them home.  If you do not have one, inexpensive carriers and leashes are available for purchase at the shelter.