How many dogs or cats you can keep in Sicamous
How many dogs or cats can I keep in Sicamous?
Sicamous limits households to three dogs. The District lists an exception for licensed animal-related businesses operating on the premises, including kennels and veterinary clinics.
Key facts
| Dogs allowed | Sicamous limits households to three dogs.Animal control in Sicamous, PDF p. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wordingIs there a limit to the number of household pets you may have? Yes, there is a limit of three (3) dogs per household unless there is a licenced animal-related business located on the premise. This includes retail pet stores, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, kennels, and animal-breeding businesses. |
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| Cats allowed | Not confirmed. Checked did you know?; not found there. |
| Other animal limits | Not confirmed. Checked did you know?, Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022; not found there. |
| Exceptions | The three-dog limit has exceptions for premises lawfully used for retail pet sales or as a licensed veterinary clinic, animal groomer, animal shelter, kennel or animal breeding business.Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, PDF p. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wording21. A person must not keep, permit, or allow more than three dogs on any premise owned or occupied by such person, unless the premise is lawfully used for as a: a. Retail pet sales business; b. Licensed veterinary clinic; c. Licensed animal groomer; d. Licensed animal shelter; e. Licensed kennel; or f. Licensed animal breeding business.Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022 4 of 6 |
| Fine | $250 for exceeding the three-dog limit.Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, PDF p. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wordingOffence Section Fine Harboring more than three dogs 21 $250 |
| Bylaw | Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, section 21.Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022, PDF p. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-09Official wording1. This bylaw will be cited as the “Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022”. |
How it works
When counting pets, check who the limit applies to and which animals it includes. A rule written for one person, one household or one property can produce different answers for people sharing a home. The three-dog limit has exceptions for premises lawfully used for retail pet sales or as a licensed veterinary clinic, animal groomer, animal shelter, kennel or animal breeding business.
Steps
- Read the household limits in Animal control in Sicamous (PDF). List the species and ages of the animals that would live at the address, including the ones already there.
- Read the wording for that species. If the plan involves boarding, breeding or fostering, ask whether the address and activity fall under a separate provision.
Good to know
- $250 for exceeding the three-dog limit.
- An identification tag must show the owner’s name, current address and current contact information. A separate annual licence requirement is unconfirmed.
- Give the office the actual numbers when asking about an exception. A licence for an individual animal answers a different question from how many may be kept together.
- For a question about the limit for your combination of animals and whether an exception applies, call the Municipal Hall at 250-836-2477.
- Read the applicable provisions in Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022 (PDF).
The same question in other places
Enderby · Armstrong · Spallumcheen · Chase · Revelstoke · Sun Peaks
Sources
- Animal control in Sicamous (PDF) (read 2026-11-09)
- Animal Control Bylaw No. 1013, 2022 (PDF) (read 2026-11-09)
- Sicamous municipal office contact information (read 2026-11-09)
Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 4 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed. How answers are checked.