In Barrie, residents are required to register their dog(s) (cats are optional). By-law services staff regularly visit City dog off-leash recreation areas to check for pet tags. Anyone caught with an unregistered dog can face fines ranging from $150 to $5,000.
Pay one fee to have your pet registered for their lifetime:
| Item | Current Fee |
|---|---|
| Pet Registration Fee (each dog or cat) | $64.67 |
| Change of contact information (per owner) | $12.88 |
| Replacement tags (each dog or cat) | $14.05 |
Benefits of Registration
- one free ride home if your pet strays from your property and is retrieved by Animal Services
- immediate contact if your pet is injured and is being transported to a veterinarian for care
- the ability for anyone who finds a stray pet to call Animal Services so the pet can be identified and reunited with you
Please ensure your pet wears their registration tag at all times; doing so allows officers to retrieve ownership information.
Registration Requirements
Confirmation that your pet has been pre-vaccinated for rabies will be required at the time of application. This requirement helps ensure our community is safe and your pets are healthy.
How to Register
If you are unable to access a computer or our office, please call Enforcement Services at 705-739-4241 and we will assist you in securing the appropriate application enabling you to register your pet.
Address Changes
Please notify Enforcement Services (705-739-4241) of any change to your address or pet ownership status so that we can update our records. There is a $12.88 cost to change your contact information, but it is important that this information is kept up-to-date so your pet can be returned to you if ever lost.