Stray Livestock

What is stray livestock?

Under the PEI Stray Livestock Act  “livestock” means (i) cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, or (ii) animals of a class or type designated in the regulations as livestock.

and defines stray, or at large, as livestock that is 

1. not under the direct or continuous control of a person, 
2. not securely confined within a structure or a vehicle, 
3. not on the enclosed land of the owner, or 
4. not on enclosed land with the permission of the landowner;

What do I do if I see stray livestock?

Stray livestock should be reported to your local RCMP detachment for the safety of the animal(s) and the public.  Contact numbers for the RCMP are found below. 

What details should I provide?

• Description of the type and number of animals at large AND
• Detailed description of their location, including the nearest civic number if possible.