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Found Dogs

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 796 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: August 11, 2022
A mixed small older black/dark brown dog
Description:

A mixed black/dark brown small breed dog was picked up in the 2200 (Joamie core area) yesterday evening (August 10, 2022) with no tag or collar.

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: August 10, 2022
A medium size brown dog with a blue collar with no tag
Description:

A medium size brown dog with a blue collar and no tag was picked up in the 2600 area. 

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: August 02, 2022
Small Mixed Brown and White Puppy
Description:

A mixed brown and white puppy was picked up Sunday in the 400 area.

Municipal Enforcement was unable to identiry the owner of this puppy as the dog did not have a collar or dog tags at the time of pick up.

This puppy will be in the care of Municial Enforcement for a minimum of 72 hours from the date the dog wa impounded.

If you recognize this puppy 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 owner.

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

 

Posted: July 14, 2022
A small brown puppy with no collar and no tag was caught loose in the 2700s area on July 14, 2022.
Description:

A small brown puppy with no collar and no tag was caught loose in the 2700s area on July 14, 2022. 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: July 14, 2022
A small brown puppy with no collar and no tag was caught loose in the 2700s area on July 14, 2022.
Description:

A small brown puppy with no collar and no tag was caught loose in the 2700s area on July 14, 2022.  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: July 07, 2022
A medium/large black, white and brown husky mix with black and colorful design was picked up at the Arctic Winter Games Area on July 07, 2022.
Description:

A medium/large black, white and brown husky mix with black colorful design collar was picked up at the Arctic Winter Games Area on July 07, 2022.  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 5p.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.