Pet Licensing
Online pet licensing is available. To use this online service, a specific login is required. This can be found on the renewal letter or provided by contacting Animal Services at 905-832-2281.
If this is your first time registering for a licence, you do not need to call us first and can create an account directly online.
Licensing your pets
All dogs and cats in the City of Vaughan must wear a licence (numbered tag), purchased from the City, at all times. Licences are not transferrable.
Dog and cat licences expire annually, and must be renewed prior to the anniversary date of purchase to ensure the pet’s information is kept up to date. Existing registered owners will be notified at renewal time.
Failure to license your dog or cat every year may result in a fine. The maximum penalty is $5,000.
Be a responsible owner – license your pet today!
How to licence your pet
Some online features include the ability to:
• Upload documents in pdf and other formats (such as rabies certificates)
• Change account information (such as contact info, pet status, etc.)
• Order replacement tags when originals are lost
• Find existing tag information easily
When applying for a pet licence, please provide proof of your pet’s current rabies vaccine (which includes the rabies tag number, date of vaccination, and name and address of veterinary clinic), and any tattoo or microchip identification. Rabies vaccine must be licensed for use in Canada.
Licensing Fees
|
Fees |
Dog |
Cat |
|---|---|---|
|
Male/Female Pet Licence |
$25 per dog |
$25 per cat |
|
Replacement Tag |
$14 per tag |
$14 per tag |
|
Biting/Menacing Dog or Pit Bull (restricted Pit Bull, if born before 2005) |
$55 per dog |
Not applicable |
|
Service Animal |
*No fee (with certificate) |
Not applicable |
* There is no annual licence fee for owners who are reliant upon a service animal, provided that a certificate is presented from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) or Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, or other training organization recognized by the Canadian Association of Guide and Assistance Dog Schools (CAGADS).
Why licensing your pet is a good idea
- Helps easily identify and safely reunite lost pets with their owners
- Helps with medical follow-ups of people or animals potentially exposed to infected animals
- Helps supplement and manage the costs of sheltering animals, and providing education, outreach and compliance measures
Contact Information
By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services,
Animal Services
Phone: 905-832-2281
Toll-free: 1-855-227-7297 (PAWS)
Email: animal.services@vaughan.ca
Location:
Department
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Shelter
70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47
Vaughan, ON L4K 5E4