Dog and Cat Licences | City of Owen Sound

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All dogs and cats living within the City of Owen Sound must be licensed.

The City of Owen Sound has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents. Previously, all pet licenses expired annually on December 31. However, with the new DocuPet partnership, licenses are now valid for a full 365 days from the date of purchase.

When you register your pet with Owen Sound, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. Our new licensing process with DocuPet allows residents to select a standard license tag at no additional charge, or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tag styles for an additional fee. Each DocuPet tag, standard or designer, doubles as a pet’s official Owen Sound license and comes equipped with theHomeSafe®24/7 lost pet service, which relies on a dedicated full time dispatch staff and linked pet profiles to help get lost pets home quickly

Dog Tag Licence

Dog tags must be renewed annually.

Residents can easily license their dogs online at owensound.docupet.com, or can license in person at City Hall.

Dog Tag Registration Form

Residents are able to return this form (along with payment) via one of the options below and the dog tag(s) will be mailed to you:

Mail to DocuPet at 2 Gore St., Kingston ON. K7L 2L1
Use the drop box at the front doors of City Hall or at the Service Owen Sound counter

Payments can be made via cheque, cash, debit, or credit at City Hall.

Please be aware of some of the rules of owning a dog in the City:

You must provide safe and humane living conditions for your dog;
You must remove dog feces right away;
Dogs must be indoors, in a fenced yard, in the City's dog park, on a leash or controlled by the owner at all times;
Dogs must be licenced each year and wear the licence on their collar;
You must contact the City if a dog changes owners or moves; and
You may keep up to 3 dogs in your home.

The City's Dog By-law has the complete list of dog rules.

The Leash-Free Dog Park is always open for dogs to roam freely in the fenced-in space at 1240 1st Avenue East. Please remember to pick up after your pet.

Cat Tag Licence

Residents can easily license their cats online at owensound.docupet.com, or can license in person at City Hall.

Licensing fees are as follows:

Spayed/neutered - $35.00
Not spayed/neutered - $50.00
Replacement Tag - $10.00
Change of Ownership - $10.00

Please be aware of some of the rules of owning a cat in the City:

You must provide safe and humane living conditions for your cat;
Cats must stay on your property or be under your control at all times;
Cats must be licenced once and wear the licence on their collar;
You cannot abandon a cat in the City; and
If you can no longer take care of a cat, you may release it to the Owen Sound Animal Shelter.

The City's Cat By-law has the complete list of cat rules.

Licensing your pet not only displays responsible pet ownership but it also helps fund local animal welfare initiatives in your community. In addition to your pet’s license, here are some benefits of your DocuPet online profile:

Hundreds of unique and colourful designer tag styles to choose from, or design your own tag style online
With full access to HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, upload recent photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
Gain access to exclusive promotions and discounts
Add additional pet guardians to your pet's profile
Skip the trip and easily purchase or renew your pet's license from the comfort of home
Upload important new documents for your pet by snapping a photo
Easily view and download your pet’s license documentation
Read up on exclusive pet-focused content
Manage, or make changes to your account at anytime, including updating your contact information and making changes to pet details and status
View your order status and history