Pet Licences

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Pet owners living in the City of Cold Lake are required to purchase an annual pet licence for any dog or cat over six (6) months of age. If your pet gets lost or is found running at large, a valid pet licence and collar tag is their ticket home. It ensures Animal Care and Control staff are able to identify your pet and contact you to come pick it up.

2024 marks the first full year for pet licences in the City of Cold Lake. Completing and paying for your pet(s) can be done by completing our online form. Once submitted, your information will be reviewed and your pet's tag will be mailed out to you. If you are renewing your pet license for 2025, please keep your pet's current registration tag as there will be no new tags issued for pet renewals.

Pet Forms

New Pet Licence Form - If you are registering your pet for the first time, please complete this form to have your cat or dog licensed.

Pet Licence Renewal Form - The Pet Licence renewal period will open on November 27, 2024.

Tag Replacement Form - If your animal's tags becomes damaged or lost, complete this form for a new tag to be sent to you.

If you need assistance with Animal Licensing, please contact the Animal Care and Control Centre at 780-639-6406.

Licence Fees
Animal Type	Cost
Dog or Cat (Unaltered)	$77.50 (annually)
Dog or Cat (Neutered or Spayed)	$20.50 (annually)
Vicious Animals*	$260 (annually)
Service Animals	No Charge

* Vicious Animals - See Section 11 of the Animal Care and Control Bylaw

Animal Care Fees
Fee Type	Cost
Animal Intake Fee	$62
Daily Care Fee	$21
Replacement Tags	$10

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is my pet licence good for?

Pet licences are valid from the date of registration to December 31^st of the same year. Pet licenses must be purchased prior to Jan 1^st in each calendar year.

*Pet licences purchased between now and December 31st, 2024 will remain valid until the end of 2025.

I have more than one pet, do I need to fill out a separate form for each animal I am registering?

The online pet licence form allows you to submit up to 5 animals in one application.

What type of document can I provide to confirm that my pet has been spayed or neutered?

When completing your online pet license form, you may need to provide proof that your pet has been spayed or neutered. The City will accept the following documents to authorize a spayed/neutered pet licence:

Spay/Neuter certificate (from veterinary clinic)
Veterinary receipt (stating when surgery was performed, inclusive of the pet and owner information
Veterinary letter (confirming the pet cannot reproduce)
Adoption contraction (that includes surgery statement)

What happens after I submit my online pet licencing form?

Your pet licence application will be sent to the Animal Care and Control Center for processing and a tag will be sent to the mailing address provided. Once received, the tag must be securely affixed to the animals collar at all times. If the documentation is not sufficient, the animal owner will be contacted so that additional information can be submitted. The City of Cold Lake has the sole discretion to determine whether sufficient documentation has been submitted.

What if my animal's tag is lost?

If for any reason your animals loses its tag, please contact the Animal Care and Control Center to have a new tag issued. A $10 fee is required to replace a lost tag.

I have family visiting from out of town and they are bringing their pet. Do they require a licence?

Any animals accompanying a person visiting the City for less than thirty (30) days is not required to obtain a pet licence.

What happens after an animal has been taken into the Animal Care and Control Center?

Once an animal has been picked up, every attempt to reunite the animal with it's owner will be made. If the animal remains unclaimed after the maximum holding time has been reached, it will be transferred to a animal shelter, care center or SPCA facility for adoption purposes.