All dogs and cats owned in Toronto must be licensed and wear a tag. The licence must be renewed every year. *Note – if you’ve lost your tag and you need it replaced, please contact us at 416-338-7387.
What happens if you don’t license your dog in Ontario?
Licensing a dog in Toronto costs $25 per year, while the fee for a cat is $15, provided the animals are spayed or neutered. Fees jump considerably if they aren’t. Senior pet owners and low-income earners can receive a discounted fee. Owners can face a fine of $240 if they’re found to be in contravention of the bylaw.
Why do you need a dog license in Ontario?
Pet licences assist in the fast and safe return of your pet if it gets lost. A licence is immediately visible to anyone who finds your pet and shows that your pet belongs to someone.
How much is a dog license in Ontario?
Pet Licensing Fees
| Pet/Tags | Regular Fee | Senior Citizen Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Dog (spayed or neutered) | $25.00 | $12.50 |
| Dog (not spayed or neutered) | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| Cat (spayed or neutered) | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| Cat (not spayed or neutered) | $50.00 | $25.00 |
Do you have to license your dog in Canada?
Pet owners are required to obtain a license for their pet and to renew it yearly. The license becomes mandatory when the pet reaches three months of age, or within 15 days of the pet’s adoption or 15 days following the pet owner’s move to Montréal, with the longest period applying.
Is it illegal for a dog not to have a tag?
Collar and tag The law (Control of Dogs Order 1992) states that your dog must wear a collar and a tag when in public.
How much is a dog license?
You can purchase an annual (€20) or lifetime (€140) licence for your dog at your local Post Office or you can buy one online at licences.ie.
What is the dog limit in Ontario?
three dogs
The maximum numbers of pets that you can own is six cats and three dogs. You cannot walk more than three dogs at once anywhere in the city, including sidewalks and parks, without a commercial dog walker’s permit.
How much is a dog Licence in Canada?
A dog permit costs $28.75. Free of charge the first year if you provide proof that you adopted your pet from a shelter 15 days prior to applying for your license.
Do dogs need a certificate?
The UK Pet Passport is no longer valid for travel from 1st January 2021. Instead, you will need to get an ‘Animal Health Certificate’ (AHC) issued for your dog, cat or ferret to permit entry into the EU and Northern Ireland (NI) from Great Britain.
How do I register my dog as a pet in Ontario?
The so-called emotional support animal registration AND certification in Canada does not exist. No law requires you to register your ESA or to get them certified. Be sure to stay away from any company trying to sell you an emotional support animal certification in Canada.
How do I register my dog in Canada?
Important information to support online dog registration:
If you have any questions about Online Dog Registrations or need assistance using the online portal, contact Membership Services at 416-675-5511, toll-free at 1-855-364-7252 or [email protected].
Do dogs legally have to wear collars?
Do dogs have to wear collars? Yes. Part of The Control of Dogs Order 1992 specifically relates to the fact that, when in a public space, pet dogs must wear a collar with their owner’s information. These details can be inscribed on the collar itself, or written on a plate or badge attached to your dog’s collar.
What are the pet laws in Canada?
Sections 444 to 447 of Canada’s Criminal Code constitute Canada’s primary federal animal protection legislation. The Code prohibits causing “unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or bird” and “causing damage or injury by wilful neglect”.
What is proof you own a dog?
Proof of ownership of a dog will vary from family to family but can include such matters as evidence of a purchase, registration with the Kennel Club, evidence that the dog in question is micro-chipped with the micro-chip registered to the family, veterinary records, insurance etc.
Is it mandatory to microchip a dog?
Yes for dogs. Section 15A of the Dog Control Act 2000 requires microchipping of dogs by 6 months of age.
Licensing helps to keep track of vaccinations and ownership, so if a dog gets out, they’re easier to track. The tag is proof your dog’s licensed. If you don’t get your dog licensed, or your dog isn’t wearing his tag, you can be subjected to fines and—potentially—jail time. No one wants that to happen!
Why you shouldn’t put your dog’s name on tag?
In truth, putting your dogs name on it’s tag is completely up to your discretion. The (justified) concern of some is that someone with ill intentions could see your dog’s name on their tag and use this to lure them away.
How many dogs are you allowed to own?
For example, in the United States, rules state that dog owners must only own a maximum of three dogs per household when they live in a large city or town. So, in the US, owning more than 3 dogs is illegal in some places.
When should I register my dog?
As a dog owner you should have your dog registered from the month that the dog turns three months old, or arrives in New Zealand. There is a fine if you do not register your dog – see Schedule 1 of the Dog Control Act 1996.
How long does it take to get a dog Licence?
Annual and lifetime Dog Licences will be issued by An Post and will generally be dispatched within 10 working days from when the payment is made.