
City of Guelph
Dog Licensing
Providing your dog with proper identification significantly increases the likelihood that your dog will get home promptly if it strays or becomes lost.
- All dogs (older than 4 months of age) residing in the City of Guelph are to be licensed and have their license tag affixed at all times
- Dog owners are subject to a fine if the dog is not licensed as per City of Guelph By-law # (2016)-20122
To help make licensing easier, dog owners can purchase tags, update information or order replacement tags using Docupet’s online registration system.
Other benefits of Docupet include:
- Access to a lost pet program
- Online pet profile and iRewards card to use at participating local businesses
Tags can also be purchased in person using credit or debit at the following locations:
The Guelph Humane Society:
500 Wellington Street West
Service Guelph- City Hall:
1 Carden Street
Now when you purchase your license, it’s valid until the date of purchase the following year! You may also renew your license up to 6 weeks prior to expiry date.
Dog License Fees
Single Pet | 2+ Pets | |
Spayed/Neutered and Microchipped Dog | $40.00 | $30.00 |
Spayed/Neutered Dog | $50.00 | $37.50 |
Microchipped Dog | $50.00 | $37.50 |
Intact Dog | $70.00 | $18.75 |
For the City of Guelph, licensing prices are discounted by 25% on second and subsequent licenses purchased. Click here for more information.
Also, the City of Guelph is able to offer a 50% reduced license fee for any residents who qualify for other city subsidies. These licenses can only be purchased at City Hall.
Cat Registration
- New for 2018: All cats in the City of Guelph are required to be licensed
- Your cat can be registered online through Docupet’s online tool or at the Guelph Humane Society
- You will receive an identification tag which can be affixed to your cats’ break-away collar
- The Guelph Humane Society strongly recommends having a break-away collar for your cat
- You can purchase a break-away collar at the Guelph Humane Society and most local pet stores
Cat License Fees
Single Pet | 2+ Pets | |
Cat | $25.00 | $18.75 |

Township of Guelph/Eramosa
Dog Licensing
- All dogs in the Township are required to be licensed under by-law 80/2016
- The dog tag must be fixed on the dog at all times
To obtain a dog license, update information or order replacement tags for the Township of Guelph/Eramosa:
- Click here to obtain the Dog Tag License Application Form and submit the form to the Township Municipal Office
- Or visit the Guelph Humane Society to pick up your license today!
Dog License Fees
Spayed/Neutered before April 30th | $25 |
Intact before April 30th | $30 |
Spayed/Neutered after April 30th | $30 |
Intact after April 30th | $35 |
Replacement Tag | $5 |

Township of Centre Wellington
Dog Licensing
- The Dog-Control By-law requires that all dog owners license their dog
- Dog owners are required to purchase their license before April 30th of that year, or within 15 days of obtaining a new dog
To obtain a dog license, update information or order replacement tags for the Township of Centre Wellington
- Click here to fill out an online Dog Tag renewal or to obtain a Dog Tag Application form and submit it to the Township Office
- Or visit the Guelph Humane Society to pick up your license today!
Dog License Fees
Dog License before April 30th | $40 |
Dog License after April 30th | $50 |
Replacement Tag | $10 |

Township of Puslinch
Dog Licensing
- The Dog-Control By-law requires that all dog owners license their dog
- Dog owners are required to purchase their license before March 1st of that year, or within 10 days of obtaining a new dog
- The dog license expires on December 31st each year
To obtain a dog license, update information or order replacement tags for the Township of Puslinch:
- Click Here to obtain more information on dog licensing in the Township of Puslinch, or to download the dog license application
- Or visit the Guelph Humane Society to pick up your license today!
Dog License Fees
Dog License Tag | $25 |
For all other areas, please contact your local municipality for information on licensing your pet.