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, 2022 will remain valid until the end of 2023.

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 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.

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.