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Apply for a Pet Licence

All dogs and cats residing within Castlegar city limits over the age of 12 months must be licenced annually, from January 1 through to December 31.


Register your pet by completing a Dog or Cat Licence Application and submit it in person at City Hall. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or debit.

Annual Fee Schedule

Guide Dogs, RCMP Dogs, and Service Dogs are exempt from paying a licence fee.

Licence Type Fee
Spayed or Neutered Dog $25
Unspayed or Unneutered Dog $75
Aggressive Dog $100
Vicious Dog $200
Dangerous Dog $500
Kennel Licence $55
Transfer for Owner Holding a Valid & Current Licence from Another BC Local Government $10
Replace Lost Dog Licence Tag $5
Cat Licence $0
One Time Licence Fee for Hen Owners $10
One Time Licence Fee for Beekeepers $10

 

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