Smoky Lake County established Bylaw No. 1344-19 Regulating and Confinement of Dogs for the purpose to establish rules for responsible dog ownership and dog-related matters in Smoky Lake County.

Smoky Lake County does not have a Cat Control Bylaw, however property owners can take steps to humanely deter unwanted cats from their yards and flower beds.

• Some plants and herbs naturally deter cats by giving off smells that cats dislike, including Rue, Lavender, Pennyroyal, Lemongrass, Coleus and Citronella.
• There are numerous types of cat repellent sprays and granules, which can be purchased at many hardware stores.
• Water is an effective repellent. Gently spraying or splashing water on a cat is a useful method for keeping them away.
• Remove any food sources that may be attracting cats into your yard. Ensure garbage / compost bins are securely shut.
• Bury chicken wire in the soil in the flower beds that you especially don't want cats to enter.
• If you suspect a cat is one of your neighbours’ politely approach them and work out a plan together to mitigate the issue.
• While property owners can take steps to deter cats from their yards, bear in mind you cannot, under law, do anything to harm the animal.
  
  

If you see a stray animal that is injured and in distress, please call the Alberta SPCA Animal Distress Line at 1-800-455-9003