Pet licences
Pet licensing is the primary source of revenue for all the programming that Animal Services provides to help animals and people in our community. Learn more at Helping dogs and cats.
The Responsible Pet Ownership By-law requires that all dogs and cats over the age of six months be licensed.
City of Winnipeg dog and cat licences must be renewed annually (bi-annually for 2 year licences). An invoice is emailed or sent to the address we have on file one month prior to the licence expiring; however, it remains the pet owner's responsibility to ensure their pet has a current licence. Failure to purchase or renew your pet's licence can result in legal proceedings.
Dangerous dog licences are mandatory for all dogs designated as dangerous and all dogs used primarily to guard property.
Intact pet licences are mandatory for intact (not neutered or spayed) dogs or cats.
Purchase or renew a licence
There are four ways to purchase or renew your dog or cat licence: online, phone, in person or mail.
Online
Payment by Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard or American Express.
Phone
Contact 311. Payment by Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard or American Express.
In person
You can purchase or renew a pet licence at the following locations.
Animal Services Agency
Hours
311 counters
Accès–Access Saint-Boniface
Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30
du lundi au vendredi
fermé le midi de 12h à 13h
Mail
Accès–Access Saint-Boniface
Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30
du lundi au vendredi
fermé le midi de 12h à 13h
Mail your completed application with payment or your renewal invoice with any corrections to:
The City of Winnipeg
Animal Services Agency
1057 Logan Ave.
Winnipeg, MB. R3E 3N8
Payment by cheque only, payable to "The City of Winnipeg."
Pet licence fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancel a licence
If you have moved out of the city, given the pet away, or your pet is deceased, you can cancel your pet licence online.
Pet licence fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Transfer a licence
Pet licences are not transferable between pets, but the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law allows a change of ownership of a pet licence during the licence year. The new owner may have the current licence number transferred to his or her name.
We require both the new and current owner's signatures to process a transfer of ownership. Please complete the transfer of ownership form and either email it to 311 or drop it off at the Animal Services Agency, 1057 Logan Ave..
Pet licence fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Change licence information
You can change the name, address, or phone number on your pet licence online.
Lost and/or found licence tags
Lost licence tag
If you have lost your pet's licence tag, replacement tag fees apply.
- Purchase a replacement tag online
- Contact 311, or
- Replacement tags can be issued in-person at the Animal Services Agency, 1057 Logan Ave.
Found licence tag
If you have found a City of Winnipeg pet licence tag, contact 311.
Intact Pet Licence
Requirements for an intact pet licence:
- Active veterinarian care:
- Current rabies vaccination
- History of responsible pet ownership under the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law:
- Compliance with bylaw requirements and minimal impact on the community.
- Running at large or pursue - no more than two incidents.
- Biting animal or human - no more than one incident.
- No more than one impound at an animal shelter.
- No history of a person's animals being designated at risk, dangerous, exceptionally dangerous, or needing protection.
If a resident does not meet the above requirements, their pet must be spayed/neutered and a licence for a spayed/neutered pet must be purchased.
If you are planning to breed your intact female cat or dog, you require a Breeding Permit.
Learn more about the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet, and about the low income spay/neuter assistance available.
Unlicensed dogs and cats impounded at animal shelters
Animal shelters are authorized to spay/neuter:
- impounded unlicensed stray dogs and cats prior to release to an owner.
- any dog or cat impounded twice in a lifetime, regardless of pet licence status.
Fees
View a complete listing of pet licence fees.
View the bylaw
View the Responsible Pet Ownership By‑law for more information.
Animal Services Agency
1057 Logan Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8
- Phone: 311
- Fax: 311
- Email: 311@winnipeg.ca
Licensing your pet
Agence de services aux animaux
1057, avenue Logan
Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3E 3N8
- Téléphone : 311
- Télécopieur : 311
- Courriel : 311@winnipeg.ca
Obtention d'un permis de garde pour votre animal
Privacy statement
The collection of personal information in our licensing program is for the purpose of issuing, renewing and administering the Pet License Program and the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law. Collection is authorized by clauses 36(1) and 44(1)(a) of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If your pet becomes lost, your personal information may be shared with area animal shelters and veterinary clinics so that you can be notified if your pet is found. Your personal information may be used by the City of Winnipeg to research and plan for programs or services respecting pet ownership. The collection, use and disclosure of this information is protected by FIPPA. If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this information, contact 311 or call toll free 1-877-311-4974 (4WPG).
Déclaration de confidentialité
La collecte de renseignements personnels dans le cadre de notre programme de permis n’a pour but que la délivrance et le renouvellement des permis, ainsi que la gestion du programme de permis de garde d’animal de compagnie et du Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (règlement municipal sur la possession responsable d’animaux de compagnie). La collecte est autorisée par le paragraphe 36(1) et l’alinéa 44(1)a) de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée (LAIPVP). Si votre animal se perdait, vos renseignements personnels pourraient être partagés avec les cliniques vétérinaires et les abris pour animaux de votre quartier de sorte que vous puissiez être informé au cas où votre animal serait retrouvé. Vos renseignements personnels peuvent être utilisés par la Ville de Winnipeg afin de faire des recherches sur les programmes et les services liés à la possession d’animaux de compagnie, et de planifier ceux-ci. La collecte, l’utilisation et la divulgation de ces renseignements sont protégées par la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée. Si vous avez des questions sur la collecte, l’utilisation ou la divulgation de ces renseignements, composez le 311 ou appelez (sans frais) au 1-877-311-4974 (4WPG).