The Regional District of Central Okanagan supports encourages good habits for dog owners, to support the health and safety of residents and pets.
All dogs in the Central Okanagan must be licensed. The Regional District enforces a zero tolerance policy ($300 fine) on all unlicensed dogs. Dog licences may be purchased on the Regional District website or at Lake Country Municipal Hall.
For pick-up of a dead animal on Lake Country roads or public property, please call 250-766-6677 during office hours (M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or 250-317-9780 after hours.
Wildlife
Bears, deer, cougars, snakes, coyotes and other fascinating creatures are part of our community. Learn more about their seasonal behaviour, discover wild facts, safety advice and conflict reduction strategies for wildlife species in British Columbia at WildSafeBC.
All bears that are aggressive in nature, or sightings in urban areas, should be reported to the Conservation Officer Service (1-877-952-7277). These reports can be viewed on WildSafeBC's Wildlife Alert Reporting Program.