Pet Ownership

Information about obtaining or renewing dog licences as well as being a responsible pet owner.

Rocky View County now offers a new Online Pet Licensing Portal. This convenient platform makes it easier than ever for residents to manage dog licences, update contact information, make payments, and request replacement tags—all in one place.


Responsible Pet Ownership

Rocky View County promotes responsible pet ownership through educating the public on animal related issues and enforcement of the County’s Animal Control Bylaw [PDF/44KB].

Residents are asked to do their part in ensuring their animals are healthy pets and companions.

  • license and provide permanent identification
  • spay or neuter pets
  • provide training, physical care, socialization, vaccinations, and medical attention
  • clean up after pets and remove pet waste from public areas
  • do not allow pets to become a threat or nuisance within the community

Enforcement Services promotes the health and safety of people, pets and animals living together in Rocky View communities by:

  • responding to public safety concerns involving an animal at large or one who may be jeopardizing the safety of the public
  • picking up stray domestic animals that are lost, returning them to their owners or dropping them off at the local humane society

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Licensing Requirements

All dogs over three months of age living in Rocky View County must be licensed. Licences ensure your pet can be quickly reunited with you if they become lost.

Although licences do not expire, they do renew on an annual basis. You will receive notification when your pet’s licence is up for renewal.

Licensing Fees

  • $20 for an intact dog
  • $15 for a spayed/neutered dog
  • $10 for a replacement tag

Update Your Information Online

Keeping your contact information current helps us contact you and reunite you with your dog in the event it becomes lost and is found by someone else. Through the portal, you can update:

  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Mailing or municipal address
  • Dog ownership status, and more.

How to Use the Portal

Other Licensing Options

For those who prefer traditional methods, you can still:

Always Keep Your Dog’s Tag Secure

Ensure your dog wears their tag at all times. If a tag is lost or becomes illegible, request a replacement through the portal or by contacting us directly.

Fines

The fine for an unlicensed dog in the County is $150. Falsifying information on your licence application carries a fine of $500.

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