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Bylaws related to cats

According to our Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, cat owners are required to adhere to the following regulations for their cats:

  1. Obtain a City of Calgary license.
  2. Keep the cats within the owner's property.
  3. Prevent disturbances to the peace by howling or crying.
  4. Avoid causing damage to others' property.
  5. Refrain from scattering garbage.
  6. Ensure that cats do not chase, threaten, or attack people or other animals.
  7. Limit the number of cats owned to six or fewer.

Failure to comply with these regulations may result in fines ranging from $25 to $1500 under the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw.

Filing a complaint

If you know of a noise bylaw infraction and would like to report it, please call 311 (from within Calgary) or 403-268-CITY (2489) (from outside Calgary), use the 311 app or online below.

File an animal complaint

To help us respond faster, please be ready with the following information:

  • Your name and address.
  • A primary and alternate phone number.
  • The address and exact location of the property for which you wish to register a complaint.
  • A brief and concise description of the complaint.

This information will remain confidential. No anonymous complaints will be accepted - you must identify yourself with the 311 service representative.

Learn more about filing a bylaw complaint and the process.

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