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These animals are currently in the care of Municipal Enforcement. If you recognize your dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 or 979-5600 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday.

The Municipality advocates for the safety and well-being of dogs and plays an integral role in reuniting lost dogs. Every effort is made to locate and contact the animal's owner within 72 hours. After 72 hours, the dog may be subject to local adoption, sent out of territory, or euthanized. 

Helpful tips:

- Dogs must wear the dog tag purchased for them
- Dogs must not be permitted to run unleashed, off your property
- Dogs must be on a leash when off your property
- Dogs may not disturb the peace by howling, barking, crying
- Dogs shall not be permitted to chase, injure, harass, threaten or attack animals or people
- Dogs shall not be permitted to damage property
- You must pick-up all dog excrement on property that is not your residence
- It is an offence to interfere or give false information to a By-Law officer
- It is an offence to release a dog that is not your own or a dog that has been impounded
- It is an offence of abuse, tease or be cruel to an animal

By-law 924 requires pets to be registered with the City of Iqaluit each year no later than the 5th day of January. Loose dogs or cats registered and have a City tag attached can easily be returned and at no cost if the owner can be located prior to impoundment, however once the animal is impounded, all associated fees and costs for its return will be incurred by the owner.

Dog and cat registration is free of charge.

To register your pet, download and complete an application form (download form below). Payment can be made in person with the completed form at City Hall and an Annual Tag will be provided to you.

Attachments: 
PDF icon cityofiqaluit-animal-license-application-form.pdf
PDF icon cityofiqaluit-animal-surrender-form.pdf
Posted: 24/09/2024
A white dog with no collar and no tag was picked up by a resident from 2200s area and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 24, 2024
Description:

A white dog with no collar and no tag was picked up by a resident from 2200s area and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 24, 2024.  Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 20/09/2024
A black and white puppy with no collar and no tag was picked up in the area of the Airport on September 20, 2024
Description:

A black and white puppy with no collar and no tag was picked up in the area of the Airport on September 20, 2024.  Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 17/09/2024
A large brown husky mix with no collar and no tag was picked up by a resident and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 14, 2024
Description:

A large brown husky mix with no collar and no tag was picked up by a resident and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 14, 2024.  Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 17/09/2024
A small white husky puppy with no collar and no tag was picked up by a resident and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 16, 2024
Description:

A small white husky puppy with no collar and no tag was picked up by a resident and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 16, 2024. Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 10/09/2024
A black and white German Shepperd with no collar and no tag was picked up by resident and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 10, 2024
Description:

A black and white German Shepperd with no collar and no tag was picked up by resident from the area of 400s and turned over to Municipal Enforcement on September 10, 2024.  Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 10/09/2024
A white and black husky mix with green harness and a green leash was picked up by a resident in the area of 1600s on September 9, 2024
Description:

A white and black husky mix with green harness and a green leash with no tag was picked up by a resident in the area of 1600s on September 9, 2024.  Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 14/08/2024
A white, brown and black beagle with no collar and no tag was picked up in the parking of building 901 on August 12, 2024
Description:

A white, brown and black beagle with no collar and no tag was picked up in the parking of building 901 on August 12, 2024.  Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 21/06/2024
A grey, beige and white dog with brown collar and no tag was picked up by a resident and turned over to Municipal Enforcement from the area of 900s on June 21, 2024
Description:

A grey, beige and white dog with brown collar and no tag was picked up by a resident and turned over to Municipal Enforcement from the area of 900s on June 21, 2024.  Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 20/06/2024
A medium-sized brown husky mixed with purple collar and broken red wire attached was found by a resident in the area of 2400s on June 20, 2024.
Description:

A medium-sized brown husky mixed with purple collar and broken red wire attached was found by a resident in the area of 2400s on June 20, 2024. Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.

Posted: 19/06/2024
A medium-sized black and brown dog with no collar and no tag was picked up in the area of 600s on June 19, 2024
Description:

A medium-sized black and brown dog with no collar and no tag was picked up in the area of 600s on June 19, 2024. Municipal Enforcement was unable to identify the owner of this dog as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick-up.

This dog will be in the care of Municipal Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog was impounded.

If you recognize this dog or would like to report a lost dog, please call City Dispatch at 979-5650 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday or email municipalenforcement@iqaluit.ca.

Residents are reminded that dog tags are a great tool to help the Municipal Enforcement department connect a lost dog with its proper owners.

Animal Tags are free of charge from the City and can be picked up at building 901.