- Call Animal Pound Services to check if your pet has been taken to the facility
- Call Municipal Bylaw Enforcement to report a missing or lost animal: (403) 529-8481
- Call vet clinics to see if an injured animal has been brought into their facility
Animal Pound Services
The City of Medicine Hat continues to operate animal pound services (APS) on a permanent basis after assuming operations in June 2025 from the previous service provider.
The City will maintain partnership opportunities with groups like the Humane Society (SPCA), vet clinic(s), and other animal services (grooming, daycare, cremation, etc.), for the provision of services.
As the operation evolves, volunteer opportunities, as well as public education and engagement regarding animal pound services, will be incorporated. Staff are also working to implement online licensing.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed (except for meet-and-greet or adoption appointments)
- Tuesday to Sunday: 12 to 4 p.m.
APS vs. SPCA: who does what?
Animal Pound Services and the Medicine Hat SPCA are two different organizations which provide essential services. Each plays a unique role in supporting animals in Medicine Hat. Please note the following information to help differentiate between the two service providers:
| Animal Pound Services | Medicine Hat SPCA |
| Pound services (lost, found or stray domestic animals) | Humane services (owner relinquished animals) |
| Reuniting pets with owners | Animal care and welfare/protection of animals |
| City of Medicine Hat pet licenses | low-cost spaying or neutering, micro-chipping |
| Compassionate care services (food, shelter, medical treatment) | Compassionate care services (food, shelter, medical treatment) |
| Foster and adoption of pets | Owner education and adoption of pets |
Visit Medicine Hat SPCA's website to learn more about their organization and services offered, and to view contact information.
Fees
All cats, kittens, and adult dogs will be adopted out of the APS facility already spayed or neutered, vaccinated up to date, and microchipped. An additional booster vaccination may still be required.
Puppies will be adopted out of the APS facility with vaccines up to date and will receive a microchip. An additional booster vaccine may still be required. A spay/neuter contract will be required for all puppies not yet sterilized. Surgeries will be completed through APS at a designated veterinary clinic around 6-8 months of age.
| Adoption Fees | |
| Cats | |
| Kitten (0 - 6 months old) | $160 |
| Adult cat (6 months - 7 years old) | $100 |
| Senior cat (7+ years old) | $80 |
| Barn buddies (feral or shop cat) | $25 |
| Dogs | |
| Puppy (0 - 6 months old) | $300 |
| Adult dog (6 months - 7 years old) | $250 |
| Senior dog (7+ years old) | $175 |
| Impound Fees | |
| Not spayed or neutered (intact) | $100 |
| Spayed or neutered (fixed) | $50 |
| First day of impound | $30 |
| Daily care (charged per day) | $18 |
| Licence Fees | |
| Visit the Pet Licences page to view all licencing fees. |
Lost dogs and cats - what to know
What do I do if I lose my cat or dog?
What do I do if I find a lost cat or dog WITHIN Medicine Hat city limits
- Call and report to Municipal Bylaw Enforcement: (403) 529-8481 if you've found a cat or dog and are keeping it at your residence while you try to find its owner
- Take animal to the Animal Pound Services (APS) facility
- Take animal to a vet clinic to see if they have a microchip
What do I do if I find a lost cat or dog OUTSIDE of Medicine Hat city limits?
Call Cypress County Bylaw Services: (403) 526-2888
What does Animal Pound Services do with cats and dogs that have been found?
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Animals are checked for microchip, tattoo or identification tag to identify owners
- Animals with identification: Owners are contacted
- Animals without identification: Animals are posted on the Animal Pound Services Facebook page
- Animals will be held and cared for in the Animal Pound Services facility for 72 hours until an owner can claim them
- Animals held for longer than 72 hours and not reclaimed are assessed by Animal Pound Services to determine the best course of action for the animal (as per s.48.1 of Bylaw No. 3935)
Contact Us
Animal Pound Services (APS)
3184 Gershaw Drive SW
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N1
Phone: 403-487-5671
Email APS
APS - Facebook
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