VoC Administration and Public Works Operations work towards enforcing the Animal Control Bylaw and operates the Village of Carmacks Animal Shelter located at 121 Miller Road (Corner of Garvice). Lost your pet? Call us at 867-863-6271 or email Admin@Carmacks.ca
The Animal Control Bylaw establishes standards for the provision of needs, provides for dog and cat licenses, and regulates the number of animals allowed in the various areas of the community.
Please note – If there are no photos in this section then there are currently no animals at the Village of Carmacks Animal Shelter
Dogs and cats are required to be licensed/permitted within the Village of Carmacks. Having a licensed animal will assist in getting your furry friend home safely if it gets lost.
You can obtain a license/permit by:
The VoC Village Office is located at 143 River Drive. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays).
Animal Control Routine Patrols will be scheduled in conjunction with the contract provider of the service. The VoC is requesting 8 routine patrols per month included in the contract to increase animal control supervision of the community. Confirmed and Scheduled Animal Control Patrols will be posted here after the contract is tendered (April 2024). To report a complaint or for after-hours assistance, please call the VoC at 867-332-1522 or 867-332-1516.
Public Works Services is located at the Village Office, 143 River Drive, Carmacks, Yukon, Y0B 1C0.
If an offence is observed please contact the VoC at 867-332-1522 or email CAO@Carmacks.ca
Dogs are individuals. An outdoor temperature that feels downright balmy to one dog might send another in search of shelter. Coat type and colour, size, weight, conditioning, age, and health are all variables that affect a dog’s cold weather tolerance.
In general, cold temperatures should not become a problem for most dogs until they fall below 7°C, at which point some cold-averse dogs might begin to feel unc867omfortable. When temperatures fall below 0°C, owners of small breed dogs, dogs with thin coats, and/or very yg, old, or sick dogs should pay close attention to their pet’s well-being. Once temperatures drop under -7°C, all owners need to be aware that their dogs could potentially develop cold-associated health problems like hypothermia and frostbite.
Here are some helpful tips for cold days:
See more advice from the Alberta SPCA.
The best way to monitor dogs when it’s cold is to keep a close eye on their behavior. If you notice your dog shivering, acting anxious, whining, slowing down, searching out warm locations, or holding up one or more paws, it’s time to head inside.
It’s important to keep your pets safe from hot temperatures.
Don’t leave your pets unattended in vehicles during hot summer months, as temperatures can rise in a matter of minutes. Lowering windows does little to protect them in these situations.
If you see a distressed animal in a parked vehicle, write down the license plate, vehicle colour, make and model, and ask nearby businesses to help find the owner to return to their vehicle immediately.
If the owner cannot be located, call the VoC at 867-863-6271 . Do not attempt to break the window as you are not authorized to do so, and you are not only putting yourself at risk, but the animal as well.
Don’t forget that when travelling with your pets, please ensure they are safely secured inside your vehicle.
VoC Parks & Greenspace have a new dog bag dispenser program in certain areas where residents can access dog waste bags for no cost. Dog owners are asked to use these bags to pick up after their pets and dispose in provided containers or receptacles along the route.
Dog Waste Bags Locations: