The Township of North Huron has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents.
Pet licences can now be purchased online at northhuron.docupet.com, by mail, phone or by visiting the Municipal Office at 274 Josephine Street, Wingham. Previously, all licences expired annually on December 31st but through the new licensing partnership with DocuPet, all licences will be valid for a full 365 days after the date of purchase.
When you register your dog, you will receive a unique licence tag to attach to their collar. Our new licensing process with DocuPet allows residents to select a standard licence tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tag styles for an additional fee.
Each DocuPet tag, standard or designer, doubles as a pet’s official Township of North Huron licence and comes equipped with the HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, which relies on a dedicated full time dispatch staff and linked pet profiles to help get lost pets home quickly.
By-law No. 88-2019 of the Township of North Huron is the by-law governing Animal Control Services within the municipality. For an official version of the Animal Control By-law or if you have questions or concerns regarding the licencing of dogs, please contact the Clerk's Department at 519-357-3550.
| Benefits of Licencing |
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Licensing your pet not only displays responsible pet ownership but it also helps fund local animal welfare initiatives in your community. In addition to your pet’s licence, here are some benefits of your DocuPet online profile:
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| Limit on the Number of Dogs |
| No person, other than an owner of a kennel which has been properly licenced shall keep more than four (4) dogs per dwelling unit which have surpassed eight (8) weeks of age. |
| Licencing and Registration of Dogs |
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Every dog in the Township of North Huron should be registered and licensed yearly. Previously, all licences expired annually on December 31st but through the new licensing partnership with DocuPet, all licences will be valid for a full 365 days after the date of purchase. |
| If You No Longer Own a Dog |
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Owners can also remove a pet from their online DocuPet account at northhuron.docupet.com |
| Lost Tags |
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If your dog's tag is lost, you can purchase a replacement tag online at northhuron.docupet.com, or you can visit the Municipal Office at 274 Josephine Street, Wingham. Replacement tags are available for $10.00. |
| Fees |
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Licencing fees are to be paid in compliance with the Township of North Huron Fees and Charges By-law as amended from time to time. Dog licence fees are set annually and registered dog owners are invoiced. Licences are required for dogs annually in the Township of North Huron, and are valid for a full 365 days after purchase. |
| Applying for a Dog Licence |
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To register your dog and receive your dog tag, please complete the licensing process online at northhuron.docupet.com, (support line 1-855-249-1370) or visit the Municipal Office at 274 Josephine Street, Wingham. The Township of North Huron contracts the services of a Dog Counter Licencee every 3 years to ensure that the database is up-to-date. If you have a new dog or are a dog owner who is new to North Huron you must register with the Township each year. Registration expires 365 days from the date in which the tag was purchased. North Huron shall keep a record of all dogs registered and tagged showing the owners name and address, description of dog and tag number. Dog owners listed on the register will be invoiced in January annually as per the fees prescribed by the North Huron Fees and Charges By-Law. |
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