Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw

• City of Calgary ‘hatches’ urban hen licensing program for another year

  This year the City of Calgary has decided to release an unlimited number of licencses due to high demand. 

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
  
• No charges laid after dog attack results in death of 86-year-old Calgary woman

  Calgary police conducted a criminal investigation, including interviews with witnesses, and consulted two Crown Prosecutors on charges.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
  
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• Calgary committee endorses free dog-walker permit

  The proposed permit would allow professional dog walkers to have more than six dogs at an off-leash park at one time.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
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• Backyard hens soon allowed as Calgary makes changes to pet bylaw

  Calgary city council has voted to approve changes to the pet ownership bylaw that let citizens to keep hens and bees in their backyard.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2021
• Changes to Calgary pet ownership bylaw to go to city council

  Changes to the 12-year-old responsible pet ownership bylaw will be going to city council, with councillors invited to bring their amendments and concerns.

  Politics

  May 12, 2021
• Calgary council to vote on proposed bylaw changes to allow livestock as emotional support animals

  Council voted unanimously in February to re-examine the bylaw regarding allowing non-traditional emotional support animals, like livestock, in the city.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2018
• Charge withdrawn against Calgary woman fighting to keep emotional support hens

  Nikki Pike is a survivor of sexual abuse and the three chickens are doctor-prescribed to help her cope with severe anxiety and depression.

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2018