Did you know: In Toronto, all dogs and cats must be licensed with the City of Toronto.
In addition, all licenses must be renewed annually and pets must wear their City-issued tag.
City of Toronto Pet Licensing Page
Register or renew online, by phone, mail, or in person.
Ways to License Your Pet (detailed instructions)
Online, phone, mail, in-person locations.
In-Person Licensing Locations
Animal Shelter locations where you can register your pet by appointment.
Phone Registration (City of Toronto)
Call to register or renew by phone:
416-338-PETS (7387) — Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mail-In Pet License Application (City of Toronto)
You can download and mail the application to:
Toronto Animal Services, 433 Eastern Ave., Building B, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4M 1B7 with payment.
Toronto Animal Services Shelter Locations (In-Person Support)
You can also go to these shelter offices (by appointment) to register your pet or ask questions:
- North Shelter: 1300 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto ON M3K 2A6
- East Shelter: 821 Progress Avenue, Toronto ON M1H 2X4
- West Shelter: 146 The East Mall, Etobicoke ON M8Z 5V5