• What is considered a dog control issue?
• What should I do if my dog is lost?
• How do I know if my dog was picked up by a Dog Control Officer?
• What happens to a stray dog picked up by the NBSPCA?

What is considered a dog control issue?

Stray dogs, dogs running at large, nuisance barking, and dog bites are all issues dealt with by NBSPCA Dog Control Officers.

What should I do if my dog is lost?

If your dog becomes lost, you should check the rural dog finder on our website and call your local SPCA shelter. Be prepared to provide a detailed description of your dog along with the area in which it was lost. Your local radio station may also be willing to make an announcement. Remember that after 48 hours, a dog found running at large and impounded becomes the property of the NBSPCA and will likely be adopted by another family.

How do I know if my dog was picked up by a Dog Control Officer?

Rural Dog Control Officers post notices of all dogs picked up running at large in the nearest regional office of the Department of Environment and Local Government as well as the Rural Lost Dog Finder on the NBSPCA website. You should also check with local shelters.

What happens to a stray dog picked up by the NBSPCA?

When a stray dog is picked up and the owners are unknown, the dog is provided with immediate veterinary care if needed, then housed at a partner SPCA shelter or kennel. Rural Dog Control Officers post notices of all dogs picked up running at large in the nearest regional office of the Department of Environment and Local Government and the Rural Lost Dog Finder on the NBSPCA website. Under the Provincial Dog Regulations, if the dog is not claimed within 72 hours the dog becomes the property of the NBSPCA. We are fortunate to have partnerships with the local SPCA shelters and generally the dogs are turned over to them for adoption.