Animal Control
FAQs
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Wildlife
We’re having problems with crows in our neighbourhood. They’re causing a mess and they’re attacking people. What can Animal Control do?
Animal Control does not deal with nuisance wildlife. Visit the Government of British Columbia Ministry of the Environment website
for more information on dealing with nuisance wildlife.
Does the City of Vancouver remove crows’ nests?
No, the Animal Control does not offer this service. Consult the yellow pages for tree services that may offer to remove crows’ nests from private property.
Can I shoot crows?
No. It is illegal to discharge a firearm within the City of Vancouver. This includes pellet guns and sling shots.
My neighbour has pigeons. Is this allowed?
Under By-Law 9150, section 7.5, a person must not keep in any area, temporarily or permanently, at any one time, more than:
b) 12, in aggregate, registered homing pigeons, canaries, budgerigars, parrots, parakeets, and exotic birds of all species, except that a person has obtained permission from Council to keep an aviary may have a greater number of such birds in or about the premises designated in the permit.
What do I do about all the pigeons that are roosting on my house?
Animal Control does not handle pigeons on private property. Consult your yellow pages under exterminators or pest control.
Can I shoot the pigeons?
No, it is illegal to discharge a fire arm in the City of Vancouver. This includes pellet guns and sling shots.
I have rats (or mice) in my yard. What do I do?
Consult your Yellow Pages under exterminators or pest control.
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