Lifetime Pet Licensing

Dogs and cats in Dauphin are licensed through a one-time (lifetime) licensing system.

• All dogs and cats over 16 weeks of age must be licensed within 7 days of ownership
• Pets must be sterilized unless a valid unsterilized pet license has been issued
• Pets must wear a valid license tag or be microchipped or tattooed when off the owner's property
• Proof of licensing must be provided upon request

Pet owners must notify Animal Services within 48 hours of:

• Change of address or contact information
• Transfer or ownership
• Death of a pet

Service animals must be licensed, but are not subject to licensing fees with proper documentation. A tiered fee structure is in place to encourage pet sterilization.