Animal Sheltering and Animal Control Services in Langley are being delivered under a new model. Learn how these changes affect residents and service users.
LAPS provides animal control enforcement and sheltering services for Langley City. Our specialized bylaw enforcement officers are based in a new Langley location, allowing us to engage directly with animal owners and respond more quickly to incidents. LAPS has secured additional kennelling facilities and foster options to support animals in our care and established a call center for animal control inquiries, open seven days a week during business hours.
Langley City is served by two full-time Animal Control Officers dedicated exclusively to the needs of animals and residents.
For concerns related to dog bites, aggressive or stray dogs, farm animals, deceased animals, noise complaints or other bylaw offences, residents should refer to the Langley City Animal Control Bylaw.
Langley Animal Control Bylaw No. 2622
Report an EMERGENCY animal control concern (8am – 6pm) by calling 604.857.5055.
This includes immediate safety issues, such as:
For after-hours emergencies, please contact the Langley RCMP or 911 if there is an immediate threat to public safety.
LAPS provides compassionate and high-quality care for dogs found in Langley City and has secured additional foster options and boarding facilities to ensure they receive the support and attention they deserve.
LAPS’ staff will prioritize reuniting lost dogs with their owners, arranging appointments to return animals directly home. When immediate reunification is not possible, LAPS will seek foster care provided by trained LAPS staff or volunteer members in pre-screened homes.
If a foster home is unavailable, dogs will be cared for in a pre-approved, Fear Free community boarding facility that meets LAPS’ high standards for humane and enriched care. While in boarding, dogs will receive appropriate housing, food, enrichment, medical care and exercise, overseen directly by LAPS’ Animal Services staff and leadership. Staff will monitor their wellbeing, arrange veterinary care as needed, conduct intake examinations and treatments, support behaviour and training, and transport the dogs back to their guardians when found, with no additional cost to guardians.
Lost and Stray Animal Reporting
Details regarding stray cats and dogs found in Langley are posted on the LAPS’ website within 24 hours. Residents searching for a missing animal can contact LAPS by phone at 604.857.5055 or by email at strays@lapsbc.ca.
Adoption and Rehoming
All adoptions and rehoming appointments are managed through LAPS at the location where the animal is being cared for. This ensures continuity of care and allows staff to provide the support each animal
Learn more about dog licensing in Langley below.
For animal cruelty concerns or welfare concerns not covered by Langley Animal Control Bylaw, please contact the BC SPCA at 1.855.622.7722 or visit BC SPCA.
Please call LAPS Patti Dale Animal Shelter for assistance with cats.
As cats are not included in the City of Langley bylaws, LAPS supports cats exclusively through donor-funded programming and based on available resources, such as kennelling or foster home space. City of Langley cats are cared for at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter as part of LAPS Donor funded work.
Langley Animal Protection Society: 604.857.5055 .