In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in the communities Peterborough Humane Society services. In fact, licences are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licences help keep pets and the communities they live in safe. DocuPet was brought on board to simplify and improve pet licensing to benefit not only pet owners like you, but the entire community. DocuPet makes it easy for the Peterborough Humane Society to deliver a successful pet licensing program with a streamlined software and management solution that makes licensing a breeze for pet owners and administrators alike.
Licensing your pet will require specific information and proof. Having these items at the ready allows for the fastest experience. You have the option to upload a document as a saved or scanned file, or you may take a photo directly from your device on our upload page.
We securely process payment online and accept all major credit and debit cards as forms of payment.
This document is required to qualify for the discounted rate and is only needed once and will be saved to your pet’s profile upon upload for future renewals. This proof declaring that your pet has been spayed or neutered may be in the form of a statement or receipt from the veterinarian, shelter, or clinic that performed the procedure.
The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You'll create a profile for your pet, upload any necessary documents, process your licence registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it's super easy!
I've never licensed a pet with Peterborough Humane Society before.
In person licensing is available at the following location(s) however it's important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail:
Don't forget to check hours of operation, appointment policies, and accepted payment methods prior to heading out.
Peterborough Humane Society:
1999 Technology Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7
Accepted Payments: Cash, Credit, Debit, Cheque
Township of Selwyn Municipal Office:
1310 Centre Line, Selwyn ON K9J 6X5
Accepted Payments: Cash, Debit, Cheque
If you opt to license via snail mail - keep in mind processing your registration will take a lot longer!
Make sure you complete the below form in full and that it is free of any errors otherwise your registration may not be successfully processed. The fine print is there for a reason so keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.
If you're having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can contact our customer care team and they may be able to process your pet license over the phone. Note that you must have up to date spay/neuter or rabies documents on file and we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.
DocuPet Customer Care: 1-855-249-1370
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday (excluding holidays) between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm EDT and Sunday between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm EDT
Peterborough Humane Society is contracted to issue licences in the following communities
Pet licences are required for all dogs and cats living in the City of Peterborough. They must be renewed every year prior to the expiration date. Licences expire exactly 365 days from the start date of the licence. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming licence expirations via mail, phone, and email.
| Dog Licences | Licensing Fee | Senior Citizen's Rate (60+) |
|---|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | |
|---|---|
| Licensing Fee | $30.00 |
| Senior Citizen's Rate (60+) | $20.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | |
|---|---|
| Licensing Fee | $60.00 |
| Senior Citizen's Rate (60+) | $40.00 |
| Cat Licences | Licensing Fee | Senior Citizen's Rate (60+) |
|---|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered Cat | $25.00 | $15.00 |
| Unaltered Cat | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Cat | |
|---|---|
| Licensing Fee | $25.00 |
| Senior Citizen's Rate (60+) | $15.00 |
| Unaltered Cat | |
|---|---|
| Licensing Fee | $30.00 |
| Senior Citizen's Rate (60+) | $20.00 |
Pet licences are required for all dogs and cats living in the Township of Selwyn. They must be renewed every year prior to the expiration date. Licences expire exactly 365 days from the start date of the licence. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming licence expirations via mail, phone, and email.
| Dog Licences | Licensing Fee |
|---|---|
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | $15.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | $20.00 |
| Spayed/Neutered Dog | |
|---|---|
| Licensing Fee | $15.00 |
| Unaltered Dog | |
|---|---|
| Licensing Fee | $20.00 |
Partners typically receive licensing records from third party locations on a monthly basis. Once the licensing records have been picked up a member of your community's licensing team will upload the license record within 14 business days. Please reach out to your community directly to check on the status if you purchased a license and don't see the records reflected in your online account within 60 days of the purchase date.
To License in Peterborough, you may license in person at the Peterborough Humane Society located at 1999 Technology Drive in Peterborough.
To License in Selwyn, you may license in person at the Selwyn Municipal Office located at 1310 Center line, Selwyn ON K9J 6X5.
It makes sense to renew your pet's licence early! You may renew your pet's licence within 60 days of your pet's current licence expiration date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.
The Peterborough Humane Society provides licensing services for the following areas: City of Peterborough, Township of Selwyn
Licences are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.
Please visit the Peterborough Humane Society in person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 1999 Technology Drive in Peterborough.
Licences expire exactly 365 days from the licence start date. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new licence will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.
A fine up to $125 may be charged for failing to comply.
Visit this page for licensing options and fees.
For all online orders a processing fee is applied on licence purchases at a rate of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction.
In Peterborough, those aged 60 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate.
In the Township of Selwyn, there are no senior citizen licence rates.
No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.
Please visit the Peterborough Humane Society in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.
If you are moving please be sure to update your address by logging into your online account and navigating to your Profile Settings page. Even though you are moving you’ll still be able to keep your pet's tag and access your pet's online account. However, your current licence may not be valid in the new community you are moving to. Please get in touch with the pet licensing provider in the new community you are moving to in order to find out more information.
Visit this page for information on licensing bylaws.
In Peterborough dogs & cats are required to be licensed
In Selwyn Township only dogs are required to be licensed
Please get in touch with the Peterborough Humane Society at 705-745-4722.
No, there are no restricted breeds.
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