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 (dogs, cats) complaints or concerns should be directed to:
BC SPCA West Kootenay
https://spca.bc.ca/locations/west-kootenay/
250-509-0297
Pest (rats, racoons, skunks) complaints or issues should be dealt with by private pest control companies.
Wildlife (such as bears, elk, coyotes) 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