Animal Bylaw Review

The Regina Animal Bylaw review. Share your feedback to help keep Regina safe and healthy for people, pets and property.

The City of Regina is reviewing the Regina Animal Bylaw to ensure it aligns with best practices and addresses residents’ expectations for animal licensing and control.

The Animal Bylaw addresses a wide range of topics. The review is being conducted in phases to ensure each area receives thoughtful attention. Phase 1 focuses specifically on regulations related to aggressive dogs. Future phases will explore additional topics identified as priorities by administration, community and partner organizations.

Survey questions were developed based on input received through early engagement, feedback from Council discussions and reviews of practices in other municipalities. These questions are intended to guide discussion and gather insight. They do not represent final recommendations.

The City is conducting this review in collaboration with a broad group of stakeholders, including the general public, pet owners, veterinarians, the Regina Humane Society, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina Police Service and Canada Post.

Recommendations will be informed by best practices and community feedback, with the goal of enhancing animal control and safety across the city.

The City of Regina is reviewing the Regina Animal Bylaw to ensure it aligns with best practices and addresses residents’ expectations for animal licensing and control.

The Animal Bylaw addresses a wide range of topics. The review is being conducted in phases to ensure each area receives thoughtful attention. Phase 1 focuses specifically on regulations related to aggressive dogs. Future phases will explore additional topics identified as priorities by administration, community and partner organizations.

Survey questions were developed based on input received through early engagement, feedback from Council discussions and reviews of practices in other municipalities. These questions are intended to guide discussion and gather insight. They do not represent final recommendations.

The City is conducting this review in collaboration with a broad group of stakeholders, including the general public, pet owners, veterinarians, the Regina Humane Society, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina Police Service and Canada Post.

Recommendations will be informed by best practices and community feedback, with the goal of enhancing animal control and safety across the city.

Questions & Answers

Have a question about the Animal Bylaw Review project? Ask us here.

You can post questions until October 3, 2025.

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  • Can we please pay for our licenses over the phone

    Ashley asked about 2 months ago

    The City has expanded payment options for animal licences over the past two years. Licences can now be paid online, over the phone, by e-transfer or in person at City Hall or the Regina Humane Society.

  • Surbey question regarding tethering a dog on owner's property is vague. Does that mean even in a fenced yard?

    Me asked about 2 months ago

    Administration have received questions related to tethering animals outdoors on private property, whether fenced or not. The City of Regina is consulting with residents and stakeholders before making any decisions on this topic. Feedback received, along with best practices from other municipalities, will help guide future regulations.

  • Can Regina adopt a backyard hen policy please for home owners. Not rentals or condos/apartments.

    Shelaine asked about 2 months ago

    During this phase of the review, the focus is on addressing concerns related to aggressive animals. The feedback received during the engagement process will be shared with council members. A report including recommendations of other items, including the addition of backyard hens, could be included in future phases of the animal bylaw review.

  • I recently (July 2025) got attacked by a dog in my neighborhood. Right after, I went directly to urgent care. While there they informed me that the government will follow-up with the owner to make sure that the dog had its rabies shots. However, the city didn't follow-up with the owner. How does the city get contacted when I dog is aggresive/attacks someone? Does anyone check up on the owner to make sure the dog can't get out again? The dog that attacked me pushed open the owners front door which has/had a broken latch. The next door neighbor told me that the latch was broken for months and they seen the dog outside before.

    Michelle asked about 2 months ago

    The City contracts with the Regina Humane Society (RHS) for animal control and impound services. Aggressive animals and animal attacks must be reported to RHS for investigation and enforcement. Reports can be made by calling 306-777-7700.

  • What are the goals of this study, and what are the known shortfalls that has been identified in the current bylaws?

    asked about 2 months ago

    City Council directed Administration to undertake a comprehensive review of the Regina Animal Bylaw to ensure the Animal Bylaw reflects best practices, addresses community concerns and strengthens public safety, animal control and enforcement.

  • Can we have a policy allowing responsible ownership of backyard hens in Regina?

    Claire Amundsen asked about 2 months ago

    During this phase of the review, City Administration is reviewing elements of the Animal Bylaw that have been identified as high priority through consultation with the community and key stakeholders, mainly related to aggressive dogs. City Council considered a motion in early 2024 to allow hens within City limits, but that resolution was defeated. Administration will review the feedback from the engagement and recommend changes as needed to City Council.

  • Can backyard hens be added to the animal bylaw? They are much less disruptive to the ecosystem than stray cats and far less dangerous than loose dogs.

    Rp2021 asked about 2 months ago

    During this phase of the review, City Administration is reviewing elements of the Animal Bylaw that have been identified as high priority through consultation with the community and key stakeholders, mainly related to aggressive dogs. City Council considered a motion in early 2024 to allow hens within City limits, but that resolution was defeated. Administration will review the feedback from the engagement and recommend changes as needed to City Council.

  • Are you trying to ban pitbulls? Without telling us in this survey? If that is the case. That is truly disgusting and I feel that the city of Regina should be honest and not hide it from us. So, tell me is that what your doing??

    Karla asked about 2 months ago

    The City has not made a decision on this, and is gathering input from residents and stakeholders, like the Regina Humane Society, on this topic.

    Feedback received, along with best practices from other cities, will help guide future recommendations.

  • Why do you feel that anything needs to change? What has prompted this review? Who or what are you comparing your practices to?

    Dana Najrn asked about 2 months ago

    Administration is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Animal Bylaw to present to Council to ensure it reflects best practices, addresses community concerns and improves public safety.

    Best practices in other Canadian municipalities and in the animal care industry will be reviewed along with feedback received from residents and stakeholders, including the Regina Humane Society, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina Police Service and Canada Post.

  • This survey only applies to canines. I would also like to see a review of the bylaw in regards to felines. Will that be addressed in the near future?

    D. Brown asked about 2 months ago

    During this phase of the review, the focus is on addressing concerns related to aggressive dogs. Feedback received through the engagement process will be shared with Council.

    A report with recommendations on other items, including a review of feline regulations, could be included in future phases of the Animal Bylaw Review.

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