Your Licensing Guide

the Peterborough Humane Society

Why License?

In accordance with local laws, pet licences are mandatory in Peterborough. 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.

Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that 100% of licensing revenue funds are given to the Peterborough Humane Society to support important animal welfare initiatives helping to improve your community.

How to License

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!

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My pet has a licence, but it has expired or will very soon.

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I've never licensed a pet with the Peterborough Humane Society before.

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The Peterborough Humane Society Details & Fees

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 $30.00 $20.00
Unaltered $60.00 $40.00
Cat Licences Licensing Fee Senior Citizen's Rate (60+)
Spayed/Neutered $25.00 $15.00
Unaltered $30.00 $20.00
Dog Licences
Spayed/Neutered $30.00
Spayed/Neutered - Senior's Rate $20.00
Unaltered $60.00
Unaltered - Senior's Rate $40.00
Cat Licences
Spayed/Neutered $25.00
Spayed/Neutered - Senior's Rate $15.00
Unaltered $30.00
Unaltered - Senior's Rate $20.00

A replacement municipal tag is available for a $10 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

Licence fees vary based on the spay/neuter status of your pet.

When licensing a Certified Guide or Assistance Dog for the first time, licensing must be done in person. Future renewals may be done online once the status is verified.

A fine up to $125 may be charged for failing to comply.

Pet owners must be 60 or older to qualify for senior citizen rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

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LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

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.

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.

You may license in person at the Peterborough Humane Society located at 1999 Technology Drive in Peterborough.

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.

Licences are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date each year.

The Peterborough Humane Society provides licensing services for the following areas: Town of 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.

FEES AND FINES

For all online orders a processing fee is applied on license purchases at a rate of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction.

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.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee. 

Visit this page for licensing options and fees. 

A fine up to $125 may be charged for failing to comply.

Those aged 60 and older may qualify for a senior citizen rate.

PET INFORMATION AND PROFILES

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.

MUNICIPAL INFORMATION AND BYLAWS

Visit this page for information on licensing bylaws.

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs and Cats

 

No, there are no restricted breeds.

Please get in touch with the Peterborough Humane Society at 705-745-4722.

HELP DESK

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