Municipal Bylaw & Enforcement Section
> Cat Bylaw and Cat Traps

Cats in the City of Medicine Hat must be licensed. You can download the Cat License Application here.

The Cat Bylaw #3382 states that cats are not allowed to "run at large" in the City and that owners "shall ensure that the cat is identifiable whenever it is off the Owner's property." There are also provisions for "nuisance cats", licensing and enforcement.

The Cat Bylaw #3382 of the City of Medicine Hat does NOT give the authority for Bylaw Enforcement Officers to use or lend out traps to apprehend cats that are at large.

There is nothing prohibiting private citizens from using a private cat trap as long as it is being done in a humane manner. Any cat caught must be immediately taken to the SPCA located at 55 Southwest Drive SW, turned over to a Bylaw Enforcment Officer, or returned to the owner.

Persons using private traps should be aware that if the trap causes an animal any harm, they could be held liable under the Animal Protection Act and/or the Criminal Code.

Any one having questions related to the use of traps can contact the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section at 529-8447.

Contact:
S/Cst. Fred Crittenden
Supervisor of Municipal Bylaw & Enforcement
(403) 529-8436
Email