How many dogs or cats you can keep in Osoyoos

How many dogs or cats can I keep in Osoyoos?

Osoyoos, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

How it works

The Town of Osoyoos's Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 1393 says no more than 3 dogs may be kept in any dwelling unit. A dwelling unit is a self-contained unit with its own entrance, washroom and cooking facilities, so the limit is per unit, not per lot.

The bylaw sets no limit on cats. However, the Zoning Bylaw No. 1395 defines a kennel as the care of four or more dogs, cats or other domestic animals or pets. A kennel is listed only in the General Industrial (I1) zone, and unlisted uses are prohibited. The bylaws do not say whether this applies to ordinary household pets, so confirm with the Town if you keep four or more animals.

Other animals

• Poultry and honeybee hives are prohibited outside the Agriculture (AG) zone. See the chickens answer.
• A home business may not involve boarding, breeding or keeping animals.
• The dog limit does not apply to licensed veterinary clinics, the animal shelter, or licensed businesses that provide animal care as the Zoning Bylaw permits.

Good to know

• Only a municipal ticket exists for too many animals: $50 ($40 if paid within 30 days). It cites section 4(1) of the repealed Bylaw 1316, not the 3-dog limit in Bylaw 1393, so confirm with the Town. On conviction in court the bylaw sets a fine of $5,000 to $50,000.
• Ask Bylaw Enforcement at 250-495-6515 or bylaw@osoyoos.ca.