Comox Valley Local Governments Work To Locate New Kenneling Location

Comox Valley local governments have found a new shelter to maintain kennel services in the Comox Valley.

The new location is at the Unleashed Dog Boutique, 1970 Anderton Road.

The current contract with the SPCA will end December 31st, for housing animals picked up by local government animal control officers.

As of January 1st, the SPCA will no longer be selling dog licences, holding dangerous dogs awaiting court dates, or accepting stray animals that are listed under local government bylaws.

All stray animals found in the region will need to be brought to the Unleashed Dog Boutique.

The SPCA will continue to accept resident animal surrenders and continue their work in keeping animals safe through animal cruelty seizures.

“Although each local government is responsible for animal control in their communities, staff from the Comox Valley Regional District, City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and Village of Cumberland worked together on a shared kenneling option to support our community,” explains CVRD Board Chair Will Cole-Hamilton.

“The SPCA will still be open in the Comox Valley for adoptions and their focus will be to support animals displaced by emergency situations. The Comox Valley SPCA has been a wonderful support for our contracted services and we look forward to continuing to support them as they adjust their focus .”

The BC SPCA says the change will support its Comox Valley community animal centre by preserving more shelter space to house vulnerable animals heading into care from cruelty investigations, as well as emergency boarding and surrenders.

For more information on where dog licences can be purchased and other related updates, visit your local government website:

• CVRD Animal Control
• City of Courtenay 
• Town of Comox
• Village of Cumerland