Big Lakes County’s Animal Care Facility provides care for dogs who were found astray, may not have an identified owner, or dogs who were surrendered to Big Lakes County. Dogs placed in the Animal Care Facility will stay for three days while our staff make every attempt to contact their owner. Dogs who have not been claimed after the allotted days become the property of the County and will be placed in the care of In The Woods Animal Rescue, or will remain at our Animal Care Facility and placed up for adoption.

ACCEPTING DONATIONS

Big Lakes Animal Care Facility is seeking the following donations to help us take the very best care of the animals in our facility!

  • Towels/blankets
  • Clumping cat litter
  • Cat food
  • Dog food (Purina dog chow, Purina puppy chow)
  • Monetary donations to help with vet bills or other supplies needed.
    • E-transfer [email protected] and note in the message box that the transfer is a donation to the Animal Care Facility (ACF)
    • In-person payments for donations can be made at any of our Admin or FCSS Offices
    • If giving monetary donations, a tax receipt can be mailed to you!

If you wish to inquire about an adoptable dog in our care, please contact the Animal Care & Control Officer at 780-523-5955.

Animals for Adoption

Our Animal Care & Control Officer has found the following dogs in our County. To claim your dog, please call 780-523-5955.

Huey

Dog Name

Huey

About Me

Huey is about 1-2 years old, lighter grey tabby and would make a great barn/shop cat! He is starting to warm up to us, so could make a great pet as well! His adoption fee is $125.

Breed

DLH

Colour

Light Grey Tabby

Sex

Neutered Male

Age

DOB appx. 2023

General Demeanour

Reserved, friendly

Location Found

Big Lakes County, AB

Date Impounded

February 21, 2024

Dewey

Dog Name

Dewey

About Me

Dewey is about 1-2 years old, darker grey tabby and would make a great barn/shop cat! He is slowly warming up to us, but would prefer to be a free man for sure! His adoption fee is $125.

Breed

DLH

Colour

Grey Tabby

Sex

Neutered Male

Age

DOB appx. 2022

General Demeanour

Reserved

Location Found

Big Lakes County, AB

Date Impounded

February 20, 2024

Tabitha 2

Dog Name

Tabitha

About Me

tabitha is about one year old, darker grey and black tabby with the cutest long whiskers! Her adoption fee is $150.

Breed

DMH

Colour

Fawn and black tabby

Sex

Spayed Female

Age

DOB appx. 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Big Lakes County, AB

Date Impounded

February 21, 2024

Rita 2

Dog Name

Rita

About Me

Rita is about one year old, calico with the cutest long whiskers and little ear tufts! Her adoption fee is $150.

Breed

DSH

Colour

Calico tabby

Sex

Spayed Female

Age

DOB appx. 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Big Lakes County, AB

Date Impounded

February 21, 2024

2024 01 26 male cat 2

Dog Name

Felix

About Me

Felix is a total sweetheart looking for a forever home! He has one ear partially missing, likely due to frost bite, but it doesn't seem to phase him! He would make a great barn cat or house cat. His adoption fee is $125.

Breed

DSH

Colour

White, tabby mask and mantle

Sex

Neutered Male

Age

DOB appx. 2022

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Kinuso, AB

Date Impounded

January 26, 2024

Oscar 5

Dog Name

Oscar

About Me

Oscar has been around the block a few times and has the scars to prove it! He would make an excellent barn cat and mouser. His adoption fee is $125.

Breed

DSH

Colour

White, tabby mask and mantle

Sex

Neutered Male

Age

DOB appx. 2019

General Demeanour

Friendly, reserved

Location Found

Kinuso, AB

Date Impounded

January 26, 2024

Shadow 2

Dog Name

Shadow

About Me

Shadow is about 4 months old and looking for a home of his own! He would make a good barn cat or house cat! His adoption fee is $125.

Breed

DLH

Colour

Black

Sex

Neutered Male

Age

DOB Sept 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

January 17, 2024

Sunny 4

Dog Name

Sunny

About Me

Sunny is about 1 year old and looking for a home of his own! He would make a good barn cat or house cat! His adoption fee is $125.

Breed

DLH

Colour

Orange Tabby

Sex

Neutered Male

Age

DOB 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly, reserved

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

January 17, 2024

Harlow 6

Dog Name

Harlow

About Me

Harlow is about 1-2 years old and looking for a home of his own! He would make a good barn cat or if you put some time in with him, he'd enjoy a house life too! His adoption fee is $125.

Breed

DLH

Colour

Orange Tabby

Sex

Neutered Male

Age

DOB 2022

General Demeanour

Friendly, reserved

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

January 17, 2024

2024 01 30

Dog Name

Luna

About Me

Luna is a cutie with such a sweet temperament. She gets along with other dogs and is learning some basic commands and to walk on leash! Let us know if Luna is right for you! Her adoption fee is $350

Breed

Retriever mix

Colour

Black

Sex

Female

Age

DOB appx. 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Hilliard's bay , AB

Date Impounded

January 30, 2024

2024 01 24 found

Dog Name

Enzo

About Me

Enzo is a total sweetheart who is now up for adoption! He is very gentle and has short hair so he will need to be an inside dog. He is smaller than he looks in pictures! Apply below if interested! His adoption fee is $300.

Breed

Shar Pei mix

Colour

Black

Sex

Male

Age

DOB appx. 2021

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Hwy 2, East of Enilda, AB

Date Impounded

January 24, 2024

Uto 3

Dog Name

Uto

About Me

Uto is a cutie who would make a really great outdoor dog with his thick fur! His adoption fee is $300.

Breed

Akita mixed breed

Colour

Black, white patch on chest, white toes.

Sex

Intact male

Age

DOB November 15, 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

January 9, 2024

Bubbles 2

Dog Name

Bubbles

About Me

Bubbles would make a great outdoor dog with her thick fur! Her adoption fee is $350. Apply below!

Breed

Akita mixed breed

Colour

Black, white patch chest, white toes.

Sex

Intact female

Age

DOB November 15, 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

January 10, 2024

Buttercup 2

Dog Name

Buttercup

About Me

Buttercup would make a great outdoor dog with her thick fur! Her adoption fee is $350. Apply below!

Breed

Akita mixed breed

Colour

Black, small white patch on chest, white toes.

Sex

Intact female

Age

DOB November 15, 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

January 9, 2024

2023 12 11

Dog Name

Baxter

About Me

Baxter is a sweet boy who we believe is house trained. He is a happy guy who is searching for a loving home of his own! His adoption fee is $300. Apply below!

Breed

pitbull/shepherd mix

Colour

brown, tan

Sex

Male

Age

DOB Appx. 2022

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Faust, AB

Date Impounded

December 9, 2023

2023 12 01 Harper 3

Dog Name

Harper

About Me

Harper is currently being leash trained and is really starting to show us more of her personality every day! We will update her info once we know more about her! Her adoption fee is $350. Apply below!

Breed

Elkhound mix

Colour

Tan, black mask

Sex

Female

Age

DOB Appx. May 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

December 1, 2023

2023 12 01 Autumn 4

Dog Name

Autumn

About Me

Autumn is currently being leash trained and is really starting to show us more of her personality every day! We will update her info once we know more about her! Her adoption fee is $350. Apply below!

Breed

Elkhound mix

Colour

Tan, black mask

Sex

Female

Age

DOB Appx. May 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

December 1, 2023

Nova 5

Dog Name

Nova

About Me

Nova is a cute little bundle who is a little spunkier and more playful than her siblings! Her adoption fee is $350.

Breed

Mixed breed

Colour

Black

Sex

Female

Age

DOB Appx. August 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Joussard, AB

Date Impounded

November 7, 2023

Winston 3

Dog Name

Winston

About Me

Winston is a total sweetheart and is looking for his forever home! His adoption fee is $300. Apply below!

Breed

Mixed breed

Colour

White

Sex

Male

Age

DOB Appx. August 2023

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Joussard, AB

Date Impounded

November 7, 2023

Milo 3a

Dog Name

Milo

About Me

Milo is a typical collie mix who is excited and just has a great love for life! He is great on leash and is learning basic commands! Let us know if Milo is the right dog for you! His adoption fee is $300.

Breed

Border collie mix

Colour

Black, white

Sex

Male

Age

DOB Appx. 2022

General Demeanour

Friendly, high energy

Location Found

N/A

Date Impounded

October 4, 2023

2023 07 04 Stella 2

Dog Name

Stella

About Me

Stella is a lovely dog who likes to sunbathe and receive pets! She has gained weight back and is doing very well. She may be house-trained as she never messes in her kennel. If you can provide her with the loving home she deserves, submit an adoption application below! Her adoption fee is $350.

Breed

Mixed breed

Colour

Fawn, black mask

Sex

Female

Age

DOB appx. 2019

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Joussard, AB

Date Impounded

July 4, 2023

2023 06 18 Maria 4

Dog Name

Maria

About Me

Maria is a sweetie who came in with her two puppies, Bobby and Cindy. We believe Maria has had many litters of puppies in her life and deserves a home where she can rest and live her best life from here on out. Submit an application below if you can give Maria her forever home! Her adoption fee is $350.

Breed

Pitbull Mix

Colour

Tan

Sex

Female

Age

Appx. DOB 2016

General Demeanour

Friendly

Location Found

Hwy 2

Date Impounded

June 18, 2023

2023 04 19 Blanche 4

Dog Name

Blanche

About Me

​Blanche is a very sweet, well-behaved dog who is currently learning basic commands and to walk nicely on leash. She is a quiet dog who hardly ever barks in our Animal Facility. She also gets along well with other dogs but likes her own space while eating. She would be a perfect fit for someone on an acreage or farm as she prefers being off leash and loves playing fetch! Submit an application below! Her adoption fee is $350.

Breed

Lab/Pitbull Mix

Colour

White

Sex

Female

Age

Appx DOB 2020

General Demeanour

Friendly & Calm

Location Found

Big Lakes County

Date Impounded

April 19, 2023

2023 06 29 Pippa 5

Dog Name

Pippa

About Me

Pippa is a sweet little gal who is a delight to be around. She is petite, so if you’re looking for a medium-sized dog, she’d be a great option! Let us know if you are interested in giving Pippa her forever home! Her adoption fee is $350.

Breed

Kelpie Mix

Colour

Brown & white

Sex

Female

Age

Appx. DOB 2022

General Demeanour

Friendly, happy

Location Found

Hwy 749, North of High Prairie

Date Impounded

June 29, 2023

If you are interested in adopting a dog, please fill out the Dog Adoption Application Form below, and our Animal Control Officer will get back to you shortly. If you have any questions, please call us at 780-523-5955. 

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Household Information

Current/Previous Pet Information

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Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog. We will be in touch with you shortly.