Overview

The City's by-law relating to the keeping of dogs requires all dog owners in the City of St. Catharines to purchase dog licences for their pets.

Docupet Dog Licensing

The City of St. Catharines has partnered with DocuPet to launch a new dog licensing program allowing residents to purchase dog licences online.
 

Benefits of Docupet

• Online accounts make it easy for you to keep track of your dog licences
• Upload photos of your dog(s)
• Manage and update your contact information and details about your dogs
• Rewards program
• Access to DocuPet's lost pet network should your dog(s) go missing.

If you've moved or no longer have your dog

You can report a change of address or update your profile using any of these methods:

• Call the City of St. Catharines at 905.688.5600
• Call docupet at 1.855.249.1370
• Email Docupet at info@stcatharines.docupet.com
• Visit the Docupet website

New Dog Licenses

Click here if you are a new dog owner or licensing a dog for the first time. Dog licences are valid for 365 days after the date of purchase.

Dog licences can also be purchased at the Citizens First counter on the second floor of City Hall (50 Church St.).

Dog Licence Renewals

Dog owners with current licences due to expire Dec. 31, 2016 will receive notices from DocuPet to renew later in the fall.

Process

Starting May 16, 2016, dog licences are valid for 365 days after the date of purchase. Dog licences purchased before May 16, 2016 expire Dec 31, 2016.

The City of St. Catharines maintains a registry of all licensed dogs within the City.

Fees

For each male or female dog (non-spayed or non-neutered)	$56.16
For each spayed or neutered dog (veterinary certificate required)	$30.63
Dogs under six months old	$30.63
Late Fee	$15.32
Replacement Dog Tag	$10.21
Registered Kennel Owner	$102.10