Pet Licensing

Keeping Pets Safe

If you own a dog in the Town of Wasaga Beach, you must get a license for them each year.  It is our responsibility to provide a safe community for our citizens and their pets. Licensing plays an important role in our ability to fulfill this responsibility. A license allows animal control to identify your pet, get in touch with you, and make decisions that are in the best interest of your pet should it become lost or injured.

How to License Your Pet

License your pet online in under five minutes and instantly access your profile, giving you peace of mind knowing you can be reunited if your pet goes missing. Once your application is complete, your pet tag will be mailed directly to you within 10–12 business days.

Online

You can license online in less than five minutes and will immediately gain access to your profile, which is used to reunite you with your pet in the event that they become lost.

Phone

Register your pet by phone by calling 1.855.249.1370. Friendly staff will guide you through the process and help you get your pet licensed quickly and easily.

Mail

You can also license your dog by sending your completed application and cheque (payable to the Town of Wasaga Beach) to: Town of Wasaga Beach, 30 Lewis Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A1.

Town Hall

Visit the By-law/Licensing Office in the lower level of Town Hall at 30 Lewis Street to get your dog licensed. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that Wasaga Beach’s licensing program operates on a calendar year. This means that all licenses expire on January 1st of the following year.

Licenses are required for all dogs living in Wasaga Beach. Licenses must be renewed every year prior to the expiration date. Failure to present a valid license will result in a fine of $125.

Animal Control Licensing Fees

Fee Description Fee
Dog Tag - not neutered/spayed $35/dog
Dog Tag - neutered/spayed $25/dog
Dog Tag - senior dog, not neutered/spayed $20/dog
Dog Tag - senior dog, neutered/spayed $15/dog
Dog Tag - payment received after December 31 (except new dogs) $50/dog
Replacement of Lost Dog Tag $12.50/dog
Licence for Non-Compliance Notice $100
Initial Exemption Review Request (more than 2 dogs) $50
Kennel Licence $300

Return of Licensed Dog at Large

Fee Description Fee
First Offence $50
Second Offence $100
Third Offence $125

Impoundment Fees

Fee Description Fee
Pick Up $125
Boarding - 2nd night  $50/night
Boarding - 3rd night  $75/night

Licensing Fees at Pound (without immediate proof of current rabies)

Fee Description Fee
Cost of Pound Issued Licence $30
+ Recoverable Fee (proof of rabies vaccination within 45 days) $120
+ Service Charge $5

Additional Fees

Fee Description Fee
Voluntary Disposal of Dog $300
Maintenance Care (flea bath/de-worm) All Costs
Rabies/Immunizations (after 3rd day)  All Costs
Authorized Emergency Vet Care (while impounded)  All Costs

Taxes, where applicable, will be applied in addition to the fee listed. Fees and charges may be amended from time to time by Council.

Get in touch with the DocuPet customer service team to update your record by calling 1.855.249.1370 or emailing info@docupet.com

DocuPet's Lost Pet Report can help. Login to your profile and report your pet lost using the red button. An email will go out to community members letting them know how they can help.

Typically pet tags are received in the mail 10 to 12 business days after your order is processed. You can login any time and access your DocuPet profile and not to worry, our Town records will show you have an active license.

Order a replacement by logging into your online account and clicking the green “order replacement tags" button or call 1.855.249.1370 to order over the phone.

Licensing fees help cover the costs of essential animal services including:

  • Emergency service all year round
  • Feeding, sheltering, and safekeeping of impounded animals
  • Supporting the rescue of lost and/or homeless animals
  • Supporting medical care for sick or injured dogs or cats
  • Public education initiatives in schools and within the community

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