Lost & Found Pets

There are a lot of questions on what to do when you either loose a beloved pet, or find someone's lost pet. We want every animal to find it's way back home safely, so we've compiled the following information to help guide you in these situations.

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• Lost a Pet

  If you have lost a pet, contact us at the BVSPCA by phone or email and we can take down your information, along with a description of your pet. Next, do the same with the local vet clinics, as well as the Municipal Enforcement office in your town (they will be the first responders to any animals found at large within town).

  Canmore Veterinary Hospital
  Ph: (403) 678-4425

  Bow River Veterinary Centre
  Ph: (403) 678-9595

  Mountain Animal Hospital

  Ph: (403) 679-2555

  Town of Canmore Municipal Enforcement
  Ph: (403) 678-4244

  Town of Banff Municipal Enforcement
  Ph: (403) 762-1218

• Found a Pet

  If you have found a pet within the Town of Canmore or Town of Banff, please contact:

  Town of Canmore Municipal Enforcement
  Ph: (403) 678-4244

  OR

  Town of Banff Municipal Enforcement
  Ph: (403) 762-1218

  If you have found a pet outside business hours, please keep the animal in a safe space in your home or garage until you can get in contact with the Town, or alternately the animal can be dropped off at any 24-hour veterinary clinic in Calgary. We are not permitted to accept animals at-large at the BVSPCA without it going through the appropriate channels.

  If you see a dog along the highway near Mini Thni/Stoney Nakoda, please keep the following in mind:

  Many dogs in the community are owned, free-roaming pets that may wander near the highway, gas stations, or rest stops. These dogs are generally well cared for, have loving families, and know how to find their way home.

  Over time, some have learned that stopping in these areas often results in well-meaning travelers offering food or rides. While the intention is kind, feeding or picking up these dogs encourages them to remain near the highway, putting them at greater risk.

  If a dog is injured, sick, or in immediate distress, please contact:

  • Sacred Suga Society
  • Cochrane & Area Humane Society: (403) 932-2072
  • Mini Thni RCMP: (403) 881-2828
  • Stoney Security (24/7): (403) 861-7325

  If the dog does not appear to be in distress, please leave it where it is so it can safely return home.

  Thank you for helping keep both the dogs and the community safe.

• Highway Dogs

  If you see a dog along the highway near Mini Thni/Stoney Nakoda, please keep the following in mind:

  Many dogs in the community are owned, free-roaming pets that may wander near the highway, gas stations, or rest stops. These dogs are generally well cared for, have loving families, and know how to find their way home.

  Over time, some have learned that stopping in these areas often results in well-meaning travelers offering food or rides. While the intention is kind, feeding or picking up these dogs encourages them to remain near the highway, putting them at greater risk.

  If a dog is injured, sick, or in immediate distress, please contact:

  • Sacred Suga Society
  • Cochrane & Area Humane Society: (403) 932-2072
  • Mini Thni RCMP: (403) 881-2828
  • Stoney Security (24/7): (403) 861-7325

  If the dog does not appear to be in distress, please leave it where it is so it can safely return home.

  Thank you for helping keep both the dogs and the community safe.

• Facebook Groups

  Sometimes it helps to get the word out on social media about a lost or found pet.

  Keep in mind that if you are posting a found pet, that you always get proof of ownership of the animal that you have found if someone reaches out to you (photos on their phone is a great option).

  Remember to be safe when meeting up with contacts you have made online.

  • Lake Louise Community Page
  • Overheard In Banff
  • Cochrane/Morley Areas of AB LOST & FOUND PETS
  • Bow Valley Pets
  • Bow Valley Community Connection 
  • Bow Valley Network
  • Banff & Canmore Pets - Dogs Cats
  • Lost & Found Pets - Calgary and Surrounding Areas
  • Stoney Nakoda Nation Communications
  • Bragg Creek/Priddis/Tsuut'ina Areas of Alberta LOST & FOUND PETS