Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) want to remind people to purchase their 2023 dog tags before the March 31, 2023 deadline in order to avoid a $10 late fee.
“Municipal dog tags can be purchased at the animal shelter in Chatham or at any municipal office, over the phone by calling 311 or online at https://pawr.org/product-category/dog-tags/,” PAWR officials say.
“Animal control reminds residents that the Responsible Animal Ownership By-law #170-2021 requires that all dog owners must obtain municipal dog licences (tags) for their dogs each year. Residents who fail to purchase 2023 dog tags risk being fined $240.”
The cost of a dog tag is $38 for non-spayed/neutered dogs and $28 for spayed/neutered dogs, PAWRD officials added.
“Should you no longer own a dog or you have moved, kindly contact 311 or 519-360-1998 to have your dog licence account inactivated or updated,” PAWR officials say.
List of municipal offices can be found, here.
