Impound Fee for Seized Dog
Environment and Local Government
Overview
In local service districts, the impound fee for seized dogs has increased from $5 to $15 per day.
Eligibility
Dog owners in local service districts
Description
In local service districts, seized dogs are allowed to be impounded for three days (72 hours), a change from the previous standard of two days (48 hours). The daily impound fees for dogs has increased from $5 to $15 per day. The Dog Control Officer shall collect from the owner before releasing the dog the sum of $15 for each day during which the dog has been impounded. After 72 hours, the dog becomes the legal property of the NB SPCA.
For information contact the NB SPCA at 506-458-8208.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2014-ELG-03-Impound-Fee-for-seized-dog.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impound Fee for a seized dog | 15.00 | 2014-12-01 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Contact SNB | snb@snb.ca |