Pet Licence
In Thunder Bay, all pet owners must license their dogs and cats within 14 days of ownership. Licences must be kept on your pet at all times, to enable us to reunite you with your lost pet. We'll even give your pet a free ride home the first time.
| RENEW YOUR PET LICENCE ONLINE! Visit our Online Pet Licence Renewal Page |
LICENSING FEES:
- $50 for an unaltered dog or cat, regardless of its age
- $35 for an unaltered dog or cat with a microchip implant
- $20 for an altered dog or cat
- $15 for a lifetime licence for an altered dog or cat with a microchip implant
Proof of your pet's spay/neuter certificate and microchip implant certificate is required at the time you purchase your licence. In situations where the Officer attempts to deliver an animal home and the owner is not home, notification will be left and the animal will be brought to the Animal Services Centre. Whenever an animal is impounded, pound fees are applicable.
| Process | How |
|---|---|
| Online |
Renewal your pet's licence online through the City's secure website using VISA™ or MasterCard™. Click here to renew your pet's licence. |
| By Mail |
Mail your completed pet licence form to the following address and the licence will be mailed to you directly: City of Thunder Bay Animal Services Centre |
| By Telephone |
For payment by telephone, please call the Centre at (807) 684-2156, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. VISA or MasterCard will be accepted. |
| In Person | To obtain or renew your pet's licence, bring a copy of the spay/neuter certificate and microchip implant certificate to the City of Thunder Bay Animal Services Centre. Payment can be made with cash, debit or credit card. |
Print and fill out the appropriate form below to speed up the process:
| Dog Licence Form |  Adobe PDF, 1 page, 483 KB |
| Cat Licence Form | Adobe PDF, 1 page, 483 KB |
You can also obtain a licence at any one of the following outlets:
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Animal Services Centre | 882 Alloy Place |
| Highview Animal Clinic | 860 Red River Road |
| Licensing & Enforcement | Victoriaville Civic Centre, 2nd Floor |
| Meadows Animal Clinic | 644 West Arthur Street |
| Northwestern Veterinary Hospital | 1160 Oliver Road |
| Thunder Bay & District Humane Society | 1535 Rosslyn Road |
| Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital | 920 Carrick Street |
| The Dog House | 296 Brock Street East |
