Stray animals will no longer be picked up by bylaw officers in Quesnel.
The update, from the city, added that it was due to the absence of an appropriate facility and the staffing resources to safely house and care for the animals following the BC SPCA’s withdrawal of those services in Quesnel.
Pet owners are encouraged to ensure their dogs are properly licensed with the city as it will improve the likelihood that an owner can be identified if a dog becomes lost.
City Bylaw Officers will continue to respond to and enforce dog-at-large infractions, including issuing tickets where appropriate, but no dogs will be collected due to the current lack of kenneling space.
The city says it is continuing to explore options for restoring shelter services in the community, but has so far been unsuccessful.
