Pet license

• The cost of a license is $15 for a dog and $10 for a cat. Licenses can be paid online and mailed directly to your home. You can also pay for and pick up your pet’s license in person.
• We would like to remind you that, in accordance with the Règlement complémentaire concernant les chiens (Complementary by-law concerning dogs – By-law No. 1771) adopted on May 19, 2020, all dogs within the Vaudreuil-Dorion territory must be microchipped. Details can be found on the By-laws page, under Dogs and cats. 
• In order to complete your pet’s record, make sure you have proof of vaccination (optional) and your pet’s microchip number (if it has already been microchipped).

Your animal was registered with the City prior to December 16, 2020?

• Log on to the online registration platform.
• Be sure to have your pet's license number, microchip number and proof of vaccination available.
• This procedure is completely free of charge.
• If your pet is registered with another municipality, you must complete the entire registration process and pay the appropriate fee.

Replace a lost license (broken or destroyed). Request it online.

An online form is available for :

• Terminate a license in the event of a move;
• Terminate a license in the event of your pet's death;
• Terminate a license if you give your pet to a new family;
• Change your mailing address if you're moving within Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Report a potentially dangerous dog* by filling in the online form.

*A dog is considered potentially dangerous if it has attacked a person or someone’s pet, resulting in injury.

To ensure the safety of individuals, on May 19, 2020, the municipal council adopted the Règlement complémentaire concernant les chiens (Complementary by-law concerning dogs) (By-law No. 1771), which complements the regulations put in place by the Government of Quebec in March of the same year. By-law No. 1771 provides, among other things, for the microchipping of dogs on its territory and measures regarding potentially dangerous dogs. Consult the complete regulation in the By-Laws of General Interest section.

Frequently Asked Questions

• If the dog is already licensed, does it need to be re-registered?
  

  Yes, if your dog was registered with the City prior to December 16, 2020, simply log on to the online registration platform. Be sure to have your pet's license number, microchip number and proof of vaccination available. You also have the option to add a photo of your pet. This procedure is completely free of charge. If your pet is registered with another municipality, you must complete the entire registration process by selecting option 1 and paying the appropriate fee.

• If the dog is already microchipped, how do I get a license?
  Log in to the online registration platform. Once you have completed your registration and paid the license fee, you will receive your pet's tag at home free of charge.
• If the dog is already licensed by the City and microchipped, do I need to get another license and pay the fee again?
  No. If you are registering a licensed animal before June 30, 2021, there is no fee and you retain your current license. 
• What are the criteria for determining whether a dog is dangerous?
  Under the Règlement d'application de la Loi sur l'encadrement des chiens du gouvernement du Québec (Quebec government’s Dangerous Dog Law): "A dog that has bitten or attacked a person or a pet and has caused injury may also be declared potentially dangerous by a local municipality."

Professionals offering microchip service in Vaudreuil-Dorion:

• Clinique vétérinaire Vaudreuil (463, avenue Saint-Charles, local 100)
• Clinique vétérinaire du Vieux-Dorion (204, avenue Saint-Charles)
• Hôpital vétérinaire de Hudson (5412, route Harwood)
• Hôpital vétérinaire des Trois-Lacs (23, rue Saint-Michel)
• SPCA (3658, boul. de la Cité-des-Jeunes)
• Wizoo (3-22800, chemin Dumberry)