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Report animal concerns and find lost-pet help in Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. Report lost dogs, barking, dogs at large or attacks to Maple Ridge’s bylaw team at 604-467-7305. Animal cruelty goes to
Key information
Report lost dogs, barking, dogs at large or attacks to Maple Ridge’s bylaw team at 604-467-7305. Animal cruelty goes to the BC SPCA helpline. Deceased-animal reports depend on the road or property involved.
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Choose the correct service
The bylaw team handles dogs at large, attacks, bites, unlicensed dogs, barking and stray animals. For a dog attack, complete the city’s incident statement and return it to the team; the page also lists RCMP non-emergency at 604-463-6251.
Animal cruelty and welfare concerns go to the BC SPCA at 1-855-622-7722. The Maple Ridge SPCA Shelter is at 10235 Jackson Road and accepts lost and stray animals.
Document a barking concern
The city needs the dog’s type and description, the address, dates, times and duration, plus your own contact details. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.
For barking associated with distress, pain or neglect, the city directs people to the SPCA rather than treating it only as noise.
Deceased animals and road boundaries
City Operations handles deceased animals on public property at 604-463-9581 or OperationsCentre@MapleRidge.ca. Lougheed Highway generally belongs to Mainroad at 604-271-0337.
The Lougheed section from 222 Street to Kanaka Way is the exception handled by city Operations. Animals on private property are the owner’s responsibility.
Key details at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dog lost, at large or barking | Bylaw: 604-467-7305 |
| Animal cruelty or welfare | BC SPCA: 1-855-622-7722 |
| City public property deceased animal | Operations: 604-463-9581 |
| Provincial Lougheed route | Mainroad: 604-271-0337 |
| Lougheed, 222 Street to Kanaka Way | City Operations exception |
Steps to follow
- Identify the issue
Separate welfare, bylaw and deceased-animal concerns.
- Record useful details
Include location, description and times as relevant.
- Contact the responsible service
Use the road boundary or concern type to choose.
Named service locations
Maps use the official address or named site. They do not confirm a particular accessible entrance, current opening status or available parking.
Maple Ridge SPCA Shelter
10235 Jackson Road
The city identifies this shelter for lost, stray and impounded animals. Adoption hours differ from general shelter hours.
- General hours
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed statutory holidays
- Adoptions
- Noon to 4 p.m.
Useful questions and answers
Who handles a lost dog report?
Call the city bylaw team at 604-467-7305.
Where is the local SPCA shelter?
10235 Jackson Road, Maple Ridge.
What hours does the city list for the shelter?
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with adoption hours noon to 4 p.m.; statutory holidays are closed.
Are anonymous barking complaints accepted?
No. The city needs your contact information.
What details help with barking complaints?
Dog type and description, address, dates, times and duration of the noise.
Who handles animal cruelty?
The BC SPCA Animal Helpline at 1-855-622-7722.
Who handles a deceased animal on private land?
The property owner is responsible.
Who handles deceased animals on most of Lougheed Highway?
Mainroad Contracting at 604-271-0337.
Which Lougheed segment is a city exception?
The section between 222 Street and Kanaka Way.
Can dogs run off leash anywhere in Maple Ridge?
No. The city permits off-leash use only in designated dog off-leash parks.