Free pet licences are available for the following:

• Registered Service Dogs, Service Animals or Police Work Dogs.
• Dogs and cats placed in the care of a not-for-profit or charitable organization by the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter
• Groups or colonies of feral cats that are sterilized, microchipped and managed by a not -for-profit or charitable organization.

An up-to-date dog or cat licence gives pet owners the following benefits:

• Less worry when a pet is lost. People are more likely to approach a stray dog or cat if it is wearing a tag and Animal Shelter staff can contact the owner immediately
• The first time your dog or cat strays and is picked up by By-law Compliance and Enforcement it will not be brought to the Animal Shelter if we can arrange to meet you at home. (No fee).
• Knowing what has happened to your pet. Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter will contact owners of deceased pets collected from municipal roads if the pet can be identified
Dog and cat licence fees support:
• Shelter and care for lost and homeless dogs and cats in the City of Greater Sudbury
• Adoption and fostering of homeless dogs and cats brought to Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter
• Medical care for injured and sick dogs and cats at Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter
• 24/7 emergency rescue of sick or injured stray dogs and cats by the City of Greater Sudbury
• Investigation of complaints about neglected, barking or stray dogs and cats by the City of Greater Sudbury

Your dog or cat must always wear its up-to-date tag unless:

It is indoors or on its owner’s property

It is a microchipped cat; however, an up-to-date licence must be produced upon request of a By-law Compliance and Enforcement Officer

It is a dog being lawfully used for hunting; however, an up-to-date licence must be produced upon request of a By-law Compliance and Enforcement Officer

It is a dog or cat undergoing medical treatment on recommendation of a veterinarian; however, an up-to-date licence must be produced upon request of a By-law Compliance and Enforcement Officer

• Home address, telephone number and email
• Proof of your age (must be a minimum of 18 years old)
• Name of veterinary clinic
• Description of your dog or cat by name, colour and gender
• Breed of your dog or cat
• When you got your dog or cat
• Approximate age of your dog or cat
• Microchip number of your dog or cat (if applicable)
• Proof of spaying or neutering (if applicable)
• Proof of registration as a service animal or police work dog (if applicable)

For the safety of your pet, please contact us immediately if your address or telephone number has changed or your pet has moved to a new home by calling 311 or emailing bylaw@greatersudbury.ca.