Dog Licensing

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Who needs a licence

Every dog over four months old living in Summerland must be licensed each year. Licensing helps us return lost dogs to their owners quickly.

Each dog receives one lifetime tag; the licence itself is renewed every year.

Register a new dog

Complete the registration form online, or download the New Dog Registration Form.
Submit the form by email to doglicensing@summerland.ca, or drop it off at Municipal Hall. Please do not include payment.
Wait for your confirmation. Within five business days, the Finance Department will email you your account number, your registration details and payment instructions.
Pay your licence once you receive the confirmation email (see payment options below). Your tag will then be issued.

Download the New Dog Registration Form (PDF)

Renewals

Licences expire on December 31 and must be renewed by the end of January.
Renewal notices are mailed in December.
A late fee applies to renewals processed after January 31.

New Dog Registration Form

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DOG INFORMATION

Dog Name: *

Dog Breed: *

Dog Colour: *

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Dog Sex:

Male
Female

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Spayed or Neutered:

Yes
No

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OWNER INFORMATION

Owner(s) Name: *

Address: *

Mailing Address (if different)

City: *

Province / State: *

Postal / Zip Code: *

Email: *

Phone Number: *

Alternate Phone Number:

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Please Note: To ensure your payment is processed to the correct account we ask that you wait until your licence application has been processed (up to 5 business days) prior to paying for your dog licence(s). An email containing your invoice and account number, with payment options, will be sent to the address included in the application.

Licence fees

Dog licence fees – including reduced fees for spayed or neutered dogs, licences purchased after July 1, replacement and transfer tags, and late renewals – are set out in the District’s Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 98-001, available on the District Bylaws page. Service and certified support dogs are licensed at no charge.

Should your pet be deceased or is no longer within municipal boundaries, notification is appreciated.

Owner Responsibility

Responsible owners license and vaccinate their dogs.
If you leave home with your dog, be prepared to clean up after it by carrying plastic bags. The municipality has joined in the clean up effort by placing several doggy bag stands throughout the downtown area for owner convenience.
If you want to take your dog on the road with you, please know that all dogs travelling in vehicles must be tethered or confined.
It is recommended that you use a leash no longer than 2 m (6.5 ft). You must have your dog on a leash while on a highway, in a park or other public place unless it is a designated dog area, and try to stay at least 10 m (30 ft) away from playgrounds.
Please look for and obey all signage.

Please consult the Responsible Dog Owner Bylaw No. 2017-024 for more information.

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