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# Bylaws, animal control and wildlife

How to report a bylaw problem in Prince George, pay or dispute a ticket, find off-leash dog parks, deal with lost pets, and stay bear smart.

Updated September 30, 2026

![A black bear walking through grass near Summit Lake, just north of Prince George](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/guides/black-bear-walking-through-grass-near-summit-lake-3b4265-1280.webp)

Photo: Murray Foubister, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

## At a glance

- Bylaw Services: 250-561-7622. Officers work 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
- Report bylaw issues online through the City’s service request portal or the cityofpg app.
- Report found pets to the Prince George Humane Society (250-640-7415) and lost pets to Animal Control.
- Report aggressive bears or large wildlife to the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277.
- You have 14 days to dispute a bylaw ticket.

The City’s **Bylaw Services** team enforces local rules on animals, parking, noise, unsightly properties, graffiti and more. Most of their work is complaint-driven, so if nobody reports it, it often doesn’t get addressed.

## How to reach Bylaw Services

**Phone: 250-561-7622** · [bylawservices@princegeorge.ca](mailto:bylawservices@princegeorge.ca) · City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard

| Service | Officers on duty | Office hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animal control | 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days | Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| General bylaw | 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days | Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Parking | Mon to Fri, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Mon to Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |

For a **serious dog attack or dangerous animal**, call 250-561-7622 right away. If someone is hurt or in danger, call **9-1-1**.

## Reporting a problem

1. **Online:** use the City’s service request portal (you’ll need a free account so staff can follow up).
2. **App:** the cityofpg mobile app.
3. **Phone:** 250-561-7622.

Your personal information is collected under BC’s privacy law. The City says your name and address aren’t made public unless a court case requires it.

**Graffiti:** report it the same way. The City’s graffiti page has tips on removal and prevention.

**Noise:** noise rules don’t only apply at night. The City’s fact-check on noise and its **Good Neighbour Guide** explain common rules about noise, yard upkeep, fences and more. You can search every City bylaw by number or topic, with links to the official PDFs, in our [bylaw search](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/bylaws/).

![A Prince George street with a yellow fire hydrant at the curb, parked cars and low storefronts](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/photos/street-hydrant-af3876-1000.webp)

A Prince George street. [Photo: waferboard, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prince_George_street_(6366335021).jpg)

## Tickets

- **Pay** online, in person at City Hall, or by mailing a cheque with a copy of the ticket.
- **Dispute** within **14 calendar days** using the online form. A screening officer can cancel the ticket, reduce it through a compliance agreement, or refer it to an independent **adjudicator**. If the adjudicator upholds it, you pay the fine plus a $25 fee.

See [parking](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/parking/) for parking-specific rules.

![A leaf-covered trail ending at the riverbank on Poplar Island in Prince George](https://princegeorgepulse-media.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/prince-george/photos/poplar-island-trail-dbe8d4-1000.webp)

A riverside trail on Poplar Island. Check the City’s list of off-leash areas before letting a dog run. [Photo: waferboard, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_trail_ends_here_(6366334509).jpg)

## Pets

### Dog licences

All dogs over four months need a City licence ($36 spayed or neutered, $81 intact). See [permits and licences](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/permits-and-licences/#dog-licences).

### Leash rules

- Outside a designated off-leash area, every pet must be **on a leash** in public, and owners must carry a leash at all times.
- Dogs aren’t allowed on **sports fields or playgrounds**.
- Cats and other pets may not roam off their owner’s property.
- Pick up after your dog. Don’t leave bags on trails or throw them into the bush.

### Off-leash dog parks

| Park | Location | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park | 6877 Glenview Drive (Hart) | Fenced; separate areas for big and small dogs |
| Duchess Park | Winnipeg Street area | Fenced; small-dog area; dog water fountain |
| Moore’s Meadow Nature Park | 4750 1st Avenue | Meadow only; leash on the trails |
| Ginter’s Meadow | 4190 Massey Drive | Meadow only; leash on the perimeter trail |
| Ingledew Park | 17th Avenue near Connaught Hill | Fully fenced; shade |
| Southridge Park | 7043 Southridge Avenue | Fenced; wood-chip surface |
| Perry Park | 299 Wilson Crescent | Fenced; beside Van Bien Elementary |

There’s a maximum of **two dogs per person** in off-leash parks, and owners are liable for any injury or damage.

### Lost and found pets

- **Lost your pet?** Call Animal Control at 250-561-7622. Licensed dogs are much easier to return, and a first offence usually isn’t penalized.
- **Found a pet?** Call the **Prince George Humane Society** at **250-640-7415** (4011 Lansdowne Road).
- **Stolen pet?** Report it to the RCMP (250-561-3300).
- **Dead domestic animal** on a street or public land: call 311.

## Bears and wildlife

Prince George sits in prime bear habitat. The City says an average of **35 bears** are killed in the city each year after they get used to human food.

### Fines

- **$100** for putting your garbage cart out at the wrong time. Only 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. on collection day is allowed.
- **$300** for leaving attractants such as garbage, fruit or bird feeders where wildlife can get at them.

### Be bear smart at home

- Keep garbage carts in a garage or shed, or strap the lid shut.
- Pick ripe fruit promptly, or avoid planting fruit trees.
- Feed pets indoors, and take down bird feeders from spring to fall.
- Clean barbecues and rinse recyclables.

### On trails

Make noise, travel in groups, stay on marked trails in daylight, keep dogs leashed, and carry bear spray you know how to use. If you meet a bear, stay calm, don’t run and don’t turn your back.

**Report aggressive bears, injured animals, or large or dangerous wildlife in the city** to the BC Conservation Officer Service’s 24-hour line: **1-877-952-7277**.

## Burning complaints

Burning plastic, rubber, tires, drywall and similar materials can be reported any time to the **Fire Rescue non-emergency line: 250-561-7664**.

Related: [garbage and recycling](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/garbage-and-recycling/), [emergency services and alerts](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/emergency-services-and-alerts/), [parks and facility bookings](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/parks-and-facility-bookings/).

## Common questions

**How do I make a bylaw complaint in Prince George?**

Submit it through the City’s online service request portal or the cityofpg app, or call Bylaw Services at 250-561-7622. Your name and address stay confidential unless they’re needed for a prosecution.

**Where are the off-leash dog parks in Prince George?**

Designated off-leash areas include Corporal Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park (Hart), Duchess Park, Moore’s Meadow (the meadow only), Ginter’s Meadow, Ingledew Park, Southridge Park and Perry Park. The City’s interactive dog park map shows each one.

**I found a dog. Who do I call?**

Call the Prince George Humane Society at 250-640-7415. Animal Control handles lost-pet reports (250-561-7622), and stolen pets should be reported to the RCMP.

**Who do I call about a bear in my yard?**

For an aggressive bear or any large or dangerous wildlife in the city, call the BC Conservation Officer Service’s 24-hour line at 1-877-952-7277.

**Who do I call about someone burning garbage or tires?**

Burning of noxious materials such as plastic, rubber, tires or drywall can be reported any time to Prince George Fire Rescue’s non-emergency line, 250-561-7664.

## Sources

- [City of Prince George: Bylaw Enforcement](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- [City of Prince George: Animal Control](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/animal-control)
- [City of Prince George: Pets & Off-Leash Areas](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/pets-leash-areas)
- [City of Prince George: Bears & Wildlife](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/bears-wildlife)

## Official links

- [Report a bylaw issue](https://princegeorgebc.citysourced.ca/servicerequests/create)
- [Bylaw enforcement](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement)
- [Search City bylaws](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaws)
- [Good neighbour guide](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/good-neighbour-guide)
- [Pets and off-leash areas](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/pets-leash-areas)
- [Dog park map](https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7725a6837f9d451cba7d1f42128518ce)
- [Dispute a bylaw ticket](https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/permits-applications/ticket-dispute-form)

## On this page

- [How to reach Bylaw Services](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/bylaws-and-animal-control/#how-to-reach-bylaw-services)
- [Reporting a problem](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/bylaws-and-animal-control/#reporting-a-problem)
- [Tickets](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/bylaws-and-animal-control/#tickets)
- [Pets](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/bylaws-and-animal-control/#pets)
- [Bears and wildlife](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/bylaws-and-animal-control/#bears-and-wildlife)
- [Burning complaints](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/city/bylaws-and-animal-control/#burning-complaints)

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## Data

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### Guide facts, FAQ and sources

Source: [PG Pulse guides (plain-language guides with links to official sources)](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/). Licence: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Updated 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z.
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- **summary**: Bylaw Services: 250-561-7622. Officers work 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week., Report bylaw issues online through the City’s service request portal or the cityofpg app., Report found pets to the Prince George Humane Society (250-640-7415) and lost pets to Animal Control., Report aggressive bears or large wildlife to the BC Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277., You have 14 days to dispute a bylaw ticket.
- **updated**: 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

#### faq

| q | a |
| --- | --- |
| How do I make a bylaw complaint in Prince George? | Submit it through the City’s online service request portal or the cityofpg app, or call Bylaw Services at 250-561-7622. Your name and address stay confidential… |
| Where are the off-leash dog parks in Prince George? | Designated off-leash areas include Corporal Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park (Hart), Duchess Park, Moore’s Meadow (the meadow only), Ginter’s Meadow, Ingledew P… |
| I found a dog. Who do I call? | Call the Prince George Humane Society at 250-640-7415. Animal Control handles lost-pet reports (250-561-7622), and stolen pets should be reported to the RCMP. |
| Who do I call about a bear in my yard? | For an aggressive bear or any large or dangerous wildlife in the city, call the BC Conservation Officer Service’s 24-hour line at 1-877-952-7277. |
| Who do I call about someone burning garbage or tires? | Burning of noxious materials such as plastic, rubber, tires or drywall can be reported any time to Prince George Fire Rescue’s non-emergency line, 250-561-7664. |


#### officialLinks

| label | url |
| --- | --- |
| Report a bylaw issue | https://princegeorgebc.citysourced.ca/servicerequests/create |
| Bylaw enforcement | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement |
| Search City bylaws | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/bylaws |
| Good neighbour guide | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/good-neighbour-guide |
| Pets and off-leash areas | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/pets-leash-areas |
| Dog park map | https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7725a6837f9d451cba7d1f42128518ce |
| Dispute a bylaw ticket | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/permits-applications/ticket-dispute-form |


#### sources

| title | url |
| --- | --- |
| City of Prince George: Bylaw Enforcement | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement |
| City of Prince George: Animal Control | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/animal-control |
| City of Prince George: Pets & Off-Leash Areas | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/pets-leash-areas |
| City of Prince George: Bears & Wildlife | https://www.princegeorge.ca/city-services/bylaw-enforcement/bears-wildlife |

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