Pet Licences
Pet Licences
A City of Kingston licence is a pet's ticket home. The licence tag will help reunite you with a lost pet. If a dog found at-large or stray is licensed, the first ride home will be provided at no charge if the pet owner can be contacted and is able to receive the animal prior to the pet being impounded.
All dogs in any part of the City of Kingston and all cats in the urban area of the city require a license. The City and DocuPet have launched an online pet licensing program for residents to further enhance the responsible pet ownership program. When you license your pet online you will receive a pet tag and rewards card.
Have questions about licensing your pet, where the money from pet licenses go or how to get a replacement tag? Read the frequently asked questions .
If you have already licensed a pet, you will receive a notification from DocuPet advising you that it's time to renew your pet license.
Animal licence fees
Dogs
First time licences for dogs under 6 months and those over 6 months that are spayed/neutered are free.
| Category | With microchip | Without microchip |
|---|---|---|
| Intact | $50 | $60 |
| Spayed/neutered (1-2 dogs) |
$30 | $40 |
| Spayed/neutered (3+ dogs) |
$10 | $15 |
Cats
First time licences for cats under 6 months and those over 6 months that are spayed/neutered are free.
| Category | With microchip | Without microchip |
|---|---|---|
| Intact | $20 | $30 |
| Spayed/neutered (1-2 cats) |
$13 | $15 |
| Spayed/neutered (3+ cats) |
$4 | $5 |
