If you own a dog within the Town of Shelburne, you are required to license them each year.
Pet licensing in Shelburne is managed by DocuPet Inc. Visit shelburneon.docupet.com to license your dog and learn more about their Lost Pet System and local DocuPet Rewards Program that are included with your dog license.
You can also license your dog:
Purchase or renew a Dog License
Purchasing a license ensures that your dog is in compliance with the Animal Control By-law.
General rules include:
- a dog must wear the tag on its collar at all times
- all dogs are required to be licensed within 7 days from the date of acquisition
- dog licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase or renewal
- a fine may apply if your dog is not licensed
The animal control by-law was enacted to ensure the health and safety of residents and their dogs.
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Benefits of Licensing |
Here are some benefits of licensing your dog with DocuPet:
- 24/7 lost pet reporting. With full access to HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, upload recent photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
- Hundreds of unique and colourful designer tag styles to choose from or design your own tag style (upgrade options for an additional cost)
- Access to exclusive promotions and discounts
- Manage, or make changes to your account at anytime
- View your order status and history
- Renewal reminders
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Follow these steps to buy or renew a dog license with the Town of Shelburne |
- Go to the Docupet Shelburne website.
- Docupet will send all current dog license holders a sign-in code in April 2024.
- Follow the instructions to either buy or renew a dog license.
- Docupet accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Visa Debit or Discovery card.
If you need accessibility accommodations, or don't have reliable access to a computer or the internet, you can buy or renew a dog license in person at the Shelburne Administration Office (Town Hall) Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the office is closed daily 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Annual dog license fees |
Dog licences | New licence and renewal fees |
Spayed or neutered dog
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$25.00
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Intact dog (not spayed or neutered)
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$35.00
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Service Animal $0
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$0.00
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Replacement Tag $5.00
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$5.00
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Contact Docupet
We are partnering with
Docupet for our dog licensing program. Please contact them if you have questions about buying or renewing a dog license: