Pet Licences

Photo of a Pet Licence tag that reads Licence your Pet

All residents of St. John's must license pets.

A license helps us to reunite owners and their pets by having a direct link to the owner's contact information at all times. This information is very important - especially if your pet is found injured and needs immediate medical attention. It could also mean less time that your pet is away from your family or in a shelter.

Licenses for a cat or dog can be purchased for $15.

Get or renew a license

There are many ways to license your pet or renew an existing license:

1. License your pet online

2. Complete and submit the fillable form via email: humaneservices@stjohns.ca

3. Complete the fillable form and visit one of the following locations:

Access St. John's, City Hall 10 New Gower Street
Humane Services, 81 Higgins Line
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road
Paul Reynolds Community Center, 35 Carrick Drive

Animal control regulations on licensing

Dogs shall be licensed with the City within 20 business days of acquiring the dog or within 20 business days of the dog reaching six months of age.

The license shall be renewed annually, and the owner shall advise the City of any changes in licensing information including change of address or contact phone number.

When the dog is off the owner's property, the dog shall wear a collar to which shall be attached the current license tag for the dog.

A license is not transferable.

A dog must be on a leash whenever off the owner's property.