Animal services can help answer questions about both domestic and wild animals in the Town of Comox, from licensing and off-leash areas, to handling urban wildlife in your area.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Phone the CONSERVATION OFFICE REPORTING LINE at phone: 1-877-952-7277
MARINE MAMMAL INCIDENT REPORTING HOTLINE: Fisheries & Oceans Canada @ 1-800-465-4336
ABANDONED SEAL PUPS: Vancouver Aquarium 1- 604-258-7325
Phone the CONSERVATION OFFICE REPORTING LINE at phone: 1-877-952-7277
- If it is located within the Town of Comox boundary - on public property: phone the Comox Town Hall at phone: 250-339-2202 – the Town’s Public Works Dept. will pick it up.
- If it is located within the Town of Comox boundary - on private property: You will have to remove it and dispose of it at the CVRD Waste Management Faciity (2400 Bevan Road in Cumberland, phone: 250-334-6000 for information).
- If it is located outside the Town of Comox boundary: Phone the jurisdiction that it is located in; City of Courtenay 250-334-4441 or the Comox Valley Regional District 250-334-6000 and they can advise you on their procedure.
Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus from birds to people. Although the virus isn’t transmitted from animals to humans, avoid handling dead birds with your bare hands. If you find a dead bird with a leg band, record the letters and numbers and contact the Ministry of Environment at 1-866-431-2473.
For more information you can click on the following link from the BC Government Wild Bird Mortality Investigation Protocol (PDF).
The Town of Comox has an off-leash park located at the former Comox Elementary School location (Rodello Street and Fairbairn Avenue) - for more information, visit our Pets in Parks webpage here.
Yes, there are several stations located throughout the Town of Comox - visit our Pets in Parks webpage here.
Please help keep our parks clean and respect fellow users by picking up after your pet.