Toronto Animal Services - Pet Licensing
The Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, requires that all dogs and cats owned in the City of Toronto must be licensed and wearing a tag. By licensing your dog or cat, Animal Services will make every effort to reunite you with your pet.
Please note: You cannot order a replacement tag, update your account information or change the status of your pet online. To do so, please call our office at 416-338-7387.
Reduced fee opportunities for cat and dog owners
Toronto Animal Services offers reduced fee opportunities for cat and dog owners. Failure to license 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, license your pet today! The new licence/registration fee structure is as follows.
Online payment
A new pet licence or pet licence renewal payment may be made by Visa, Mastercard or American Express. To protect your privacy and security it is recommended that you close the browser after completing the licence application.
License or renew your pet's licence online
You should be aware that there are laws in Toronto and Ontario that regulate the number of animals and the types of dogs that may be kept.
Payment by mail:
Toronto Animal Services
35 Spadina Road
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S9
...or, drop your application off at any Animal Centre. Your pet licence will be mailed unless picked up at one of the Animal Centres.
Pet Licence Application for print (PDF file size 139KB)
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Payment by telephone
For payment by telephone please call our customer service staff at 416-338-PETS (7387), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.