Animal Control
The City of Castlegar contracts out animal control to the BC SPCA’s regional branch, the BC SPCA West Kootenay.
Corporate Services
Domestic animal
Domestic animal (dogs, cats) complaints or concerns should be directed to:
BC SPCA West Kootenay
https://spca.bc.ca/locations/west-kootenay/
250-509-0297
Pests
Pest (rats, raccoons, skunks) complaints or issues should be dealt with by private pest control companies such as Selkirk Pest Control or Orkin Canada.
Rodent Control
Prevention is the most effective way to control rats and mice. Rats and mice need food, water and shelter to live. They can also squeeze through very small holes or cracks. Identifying and eliminating their access to these things is important in managing a rodent problem.
For more information on rodent control, please see the following websites:
Wildsafe: https://wildsafebc.com/species/rats/
Province of BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/pesticides-pest-management/managing-pests/animals/rodents
Wildlife
Wildlife animals (bears, elk, coyotes, etc) complaints or conflicts should be directed to:
WildSafeBC Castlegar Coordinator
250-608-5404
castlegar@wildsafebc.com
and
Conservation Officer Services / Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP)
1-877-952-7277
https://alpha.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/natural-resource-law-enforcement/conservation-officer-service/contact-information
Other Educational Links
https://spca.bc.ca/news/stop-dog-from-barking/
https://spca.bc.ca/news/top-reads-for-dog-guardians/
https://spca.bc.ca/news/calming-overly-excited-dog-tips-tricks/