On Oct. 26, a provincial court judge fined a dog owner $10,000 because the dog had been involved in 'multiple attacks in the community,' according to the City of Edmonton.

Only 16 per cent of the 4,000 cats found by Edmonton Animal Care and Control ever make it home home, so to increase the odds the city is offering free microchips for pets that are licenced.

If you haven't licensed your dog or cat yet, the city is offering you a chance to get one without paying a penalty.