License Fees for a New Dog
When you register your dog for the first time, the fee for a dog license is as follows:
We want to make licensing easy for you! All first time license registrations can be done at the shelter, or via home visit by an Animal Services Officer. To arrange an appointment please call 519-685-1330. You can also click here to fill in our online form.
| January 1st to July 1st |
|
spayed, neutered & microchipped |
spayed/neutered |
not spayed/neutered |
| Each dog |
$27.00 |
$33.00 |
$57.00 |
| Guide dog, Service dog (certificate) |
No Charge |
No Charge |
No Charge |
| If you qualify for a senior discount |
$5.00 discount
(for each pet) |
$5.00 discount
(for each pet) |
$5.00 discount
(for each pet) |
If you purchase or adopt a dog after July 1st of a given year, and you are purchasing a dog license for this dog for the first time, there is a reduced dog licensing fee:
| After July 1 |
|
spayed, neutered & microchipped |
spayed/neutered |
not spayed/neutered |
| Each dog |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
$31.00 |
| Guide dog, Service dog (certificate) |
No Charge |
No Charge |
No Charge |
| If you qualify for a senior discount |
$5.00 discount
(for each pet) |
$5.00 discount
(for each pet) |
$5.00 discount
(for each pet) |
To receive the reduced rate for a spayed, neutered, & microchipped pet, you must provide proof of surgery & microchipping at the time you purchase your pet's license or identification. This is an invoice for the surgery/microchipping from your veterinarian. If you are unable to find your receipt, your vet should be able to provide a copy.
To qualify for the Senior Owner discount, the primary owner listed on the animal’s registration must be 65 years of age or older. Please advise our office of the Senior Owner status, in print or over the phone, whenever you are registering your pets.
Please bring with you breed documentation, current rabies vaccination documentation and proof of spay and neuter and microchipping if applicable.
Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP)
Failure to purchase a dog license or cat identification can result in penalties (increased license fee, an AMP fine amount or court action).
