Everyone must register their dogs and cats by January 31.

It's estimated that one-third of all pets will be lost at least once in their lifetime but if they're wearing a valid registration tag, the City of Greater Sudbury will give them a free ride home the first time they're caught roaming.

A pet registration is valid until December 31. If your dog or cat is caught roaming without a registration tag, the fine is $105.

Registration Fees

Help Prevent Unwanted Litters

Total Household Limit

Registration Fees

• Regular dog or cat: $30
• Spayed/Neutered dog or cat: $15
• Senior Citizens (age 55+) with a dog or cat: $15 per animal
• There is a late charge of $10 after January 31, 2008

There is no fee to register personal assistance/service dogs with a valid certificate.

Please note that proof of spaying/neutering is required for the reduced fee.

All dogs and cats must be registered, within seven days of acquisition, no matter what time of year they are adopted. There is no late charge for newly acquired pets.

To register your dogs and cats, visit your nearest Citizen Service Centre, Greater Sudbury Public Library, and participating animal clinics and pet food stores. For more information, please call 3-1-1.

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Help Prevent Unwanted Litters

The City of Greater Sudbury has issued a limited number of discount coupons to spay or neuter dogs and cats. Coupons presented to participating veterinarians provide a discount of $115 when spaying and $65 when neutering.

This program is an initiative of citizen volunteers serving on the Animal Control Advisory Panel and is entirely funded by revenues generated through pet registration tags.

• Dogs and cats must be registered with the City of Greater Sudbury to qualify.
  
• Applicants and veterinarians must reside within the City of Greater Sudbury.
  
• Coupons are not retroactive and must be presented to the veterinarian when booking surgery.

Citizens may apply for coupons at Citizen Service Centres in Capreol, Chelmsford, Dowling, Garson, Hanmer, Lively and Sudbury. Coupons must be used within two months of issue.

Only a limited number of coupons are available. First come, first served.

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Total Household Limit

If you have 4-legged friends, remember the 4 limit rule. The City of Greater Sudbury Animal Control Bylaw limits the number of dogs and cats in local households to:

• A maximum of two dogs per household
• A combined total of four cats & dogs per household

The Animal Control Bylaw contains special provisions for working farms. Please contact Greater Sudbury Bylaw Enforcement for details.

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