How much is a dog license in Hamilton Ontario? Get Your Pet Thinking

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Service Animals

Dog who have successfully completed training by a recognized school for service as a guide animal for the visually or hearing impaired or a special skills animal for other disabled persons get a free licence. You must show proof that will be kept on file.

  • Saves the cost of impound and boarding fees
  • Reduces the stress a dog may experience from staying at the shelter
  • Provides for a free ride home once every 365 days, should we or the public find a dog straying from their property
  • Allows staff to contact the dog owner in case of emergency so they can make vital decisions regarding the care of their pet
  • Helps maintain leash free dog parks

    • Submit by email to [email protected].

    Current ODSP & CPP-D recipients can renew licences online.

    Police Dog, Service Animal licences and new licence applications for the CPP-Disability (CPP-D) Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) discounts are not available online. Please visit Hamilton Animal Services or a Municipal Service Centre with proof of status to complete the application process. Service Animal licences must be completed with the proper documentation in person at Hamilton Animal Services.

    You must obtain a licence for your dog from the City of Hamilton before your dog is three months old and it must be attached to your dogs collar. You must renew the licence every year. If you own, have custody of, or otherwise keep a dog without a licence, you may be charged a fine of no less than $75 and up to $10,000.

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    Hamilton Animal Services and Ren’s Pets wish to encourage dog and cat owners to licence and register their pets.

  • Ren’s Pets will generously reward pet owners with $20 to spend at Ren’s Pets with each registered pet (up to 4 pets).
  • Bring your printed Hamilton Animal Services Licence Certificate receipt with the Ren’s Voucher to any Ren’s Pets location to redeem your $20
  • You must sign up for Ren’s Rewards (Free to join!) to redeem your reward

    • Pet owners can purchase or renew their licence online at hamilton.ca/doglicence or by calling 905-574-3433.

    “Partnerships like this with Ren’s Pets help generate additional non-tax levy related revenue streams,” said Brian MacDonald, Manager, Strategic Partnerships.

    “Proper and efficient identification of pets is a core method for protecting their welfare and that’s why we strongly encourage all pet owners in Hamilton to license their pet with Hamilton Animal Services,” said Monica Ciriello, Director of Licensing and By-law Services. “In the event of an emergency, the ability to contact a pet’s owner is crucial and could save its life.”

    Registering your pet or renewing an existing license is one of the more tedious and costly yearly chores that Hamilton pet owners would like to avoid. Especially if you live in a multi-pet household.

    “The Strategic Partnerships team helps to develop relationships with the private sector to generate these revenues and are always looking to partner with companies in our community. Thank you, Ren’s Pets, for your partnership with Hamilton Animal Services’ licensing program.”

    Why It’s Important To Licence Your Dog in Hamilton

    Hamilton pet owners who register their dog or cat with Hamilton Animal Services (HAS) or renew their existing licence, will receive a $20 gift card to redeem at any Hamilton Ren’s Pet location.

    In sponsorship of the HAS Pet Licensing Programs, Ren’s Pets is donating $20 per pet (up to 4 pets) to use at their locations upon completion of licensing. Pet owners can purchase or renew their licence via www.hamilton.ca/doglicence or by calling 905-574-3433. Quick Facts:

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