Animal Licencing

Why do I need to licence my pet?

BECAUSE IT'S THE LAW… According to the Dog and Cat By-law, all dogs and cats are required to be licenced on an annual basis.

The Ontario Regulation 567, Health Protection and Promotion Act, states that all dogs and cats are required by law to be vaccinated against rabies. In order to have your pet licenced with the Town, every owner must ensure that the rabies vaccination is current and that such vaccination be maintained and kept up to date throughout the term of the licence. In turn, licencing your pet provides documentation to the Province, and the Town, that your pet is vaccinated against rabies. This helps to ensure that the regulations of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act are being complied with.

What are the benefits to licencing my pet?

Ajax Animal Services has the ability to quickly locate animal owners in order to reunite owners with their pets in the event that an animal is picked up wearing a current licence.

Prompt contact of pet owners if a pet is found injured so the pet can be transported to the owners veterinarian for care or treatment.

Where does the money for pet licencing go?

The money received for pet licencing provides the Town with valuable services such as:

• 24 hour emergency service all year round
• Feeding, sheltering, and safe keeping 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

Where can I get a licence for my dog or cat?

You can purchase a licence for your dog or cat at Ajax Town Hall at 65 Harwood Avenue South, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. The payment methods accepted at Town Hall are cash, cheque, or debit.

As a courtesy we also offer door to door sales for your convenience in which you may either pay by cash or check. Animal Licencing Inc. has been contracted out by the Town of Ajax to sell dog and cat licences to our residents.

Alternatively, many veterinarians in Ajax also have the ability to issue licences for your dog or cat.

Clinics participating in selling Ajax Animal Licences:

• Ajax Animal Hospital
• Riverside Pet Hospital
• Pickering Village Pet Hospital
• Harwood Pet Hospital
• Makowal Animal Hospital

Please Note: Some veterinarians may charge an additional service fee above the cost of the Licence.

How much does a pet licence cost?

Responsible pet ownership is encouraged with reductions in licencing fees for sterilized and/or microchipped pets.

• The cost for a sterilized dog or cat licence is $20.00.

• The license cost for a dog or cat that is not sterilized is $35.00.

• There is a $5.00 reduction on the cost of your licence if your dog or cat is microchipped.

** Ajax does not offer lifetime licences**