We encourage all pet owners to license their pets to ensure that proper identification is available, which will help reunite you with your pet if you ever get separated.
You never go out without your ID, so make sure your dog or cat has theirs!
The process is done simply through the mail. For your convenience we have provided the contact information for a shelter near you (in Toronto) and the link to print out the application form.
Please note you may need to contact your veterinarian for a copy of your pets spay/neuter certificate or microchip number to obtain a further discount.
The information below is from the City of Toronto Animal Services website.
Pet Licence Application Program
Toronto Animal Services offers reduced fee opportunities for cat and dog owners. It is the law that all dogs and cats must be licensed in the City of Toronto. Failure to licence your cat or dog each year may result in a $240.00 ticket. If you are taken to court under the current law, the maximum penalty is a $5,000.00 fine. Be a responsible owner, licence your pet today!
Please note: On June 16th 2005, Toronto City Council amended Municipal Code Chapter 349 (Animals) to increase the fees for dog licences, to become effective August 2, 2005.
The new license/registration fee structure is as follows:
| One Year Fee | Dog | Cat |
| Male/Female, Unaltered | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Microchipped | $35.00 | $25.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered | $25.00 | $15.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered and Microchipped | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Personal Assistance | No Fee | N/A |
| Replacement Tag (includes GST) | $ 3.21 | $ 3.21 |
| Microchipped Pet of Senior Citizen | $25.00 | $15.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Pet of Senior Citizen | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered/Microchipped Pet of Senior Citizen | $20.00 | $10.00 |
Personal assistance dogs licences are free if a certificate is produced from The Canadian National Institute for the Blind or Hearing Ear Dogs of Canada.
Please note that proof of senior citizen status, sterilization, rabies immunization and microchipping is required for the reduced fee.
If you wish to apply for a dog licence or cat registration, please print a Pet Identification Application Form (
You will need the latest version of Adobe Reader to view this file) and mail it to your local Animal Centre listed below.
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Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday and Statutory holidays = closed
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| Adoption hours: |
Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 6:30 pm Saturday 11:00 am to 3:30 pm Sunday and Stats = closed
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| Field Services: |
8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Sunday except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
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West Region 146 The East Mall phone: 416-338-6271 fax: 416-338-6272
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Central Region 2700 Eglinton Ave. W. phone: 416-338-6281 fax: 416-338-6282 |
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North Region 1300 Sheppard Ave. W. phone: 416-338-8723 fax: 416-338-8585
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South Region Horse Palace, Exhibition Place 140 Princes' Blvd. phone: 416-338-6668 fax: 416-338-6688
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East Region 821 Progress Ave. phone: 416-338-7539 fax: 416-338-7536 |
Requests for Service phone: 416-338-7297 (PAWS) |