Dog Licences

Benefits of DocuPet

Licensing your pet not only displays responsible pet ownership but it also helps fund local animal welfare initiatives in the community. A valid licence means your pet is officially recognized as a member of the community. In addition to your pet’s licence, here are some benefits of your DocuPet online profile:

• Hundreds of unique and colourful designer tag styles to choose from with the option to design your own tag style online
• With full access to HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, upload recent photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
• Gain access to exclusive promotions and discounts
• Add additional pet guardians to your pet's profile
• Skip the trip and easily purchase or renew your pet's licence from the comfort of home
• Upload important new documents for your pet by snapping a photo
• Easily view and download your pet’s licence documentation
• Read up on exclusive pet-focused content
• Manage, or make changes to your account at anytime including updating your contact information and making changes to pet details and status
• View your order status and history  

By-Law for Licensing and Registration of Dogs

As a responsible dog owner, the following provisions must be adhere to:

• A dog licence must be obtained within fourteen (14) days upon guardianship of a dog;
• Every owner must ensure the dog is up to date on anti-rabies vaccine;
• A dog tag must be securely attached to dog (collar) at all times and bear the serial number and year it was issued (until the tag needs replaced);
• If a dog tag becomes lost or destroyed, the owner is responsible to replace the tag at their own expense;
• No person shall retain, harbour or have possession of more than 3 dogs on a single detached dwelling with the exceptions for licenced kennels, properties zoned as Agricultural or an approved business and/or veterinary offices.

View By-law 60/2022 being a By-law for the Regulation, Registration, Keeping and Licensing of Dogs, Prohibiting the Running at Large of Dogs and Prohibiting Cruelty to Domestic Animals Within the Municipality of Port Hope

View By-law 15/2023 - A By-law to amend By-law 60/2022 with regard to the implementation of the DocuPet Dog Licensing Program