Pet Application Form
What is the purpose of licencing my dog or cat?
A current pet licence helps the City reunite lost pets with their owners as quickly as possible. It is also recommended that pets are tattooed or microchip as a form of permanent identification.
What happens if I don’t purchase a pet licence?
There is a fine in the Animal Licencing and Control bylaw of $50.00 for the first offence if your pet is unlicenced. As well, your dog or cat is required to wear its licence on a collar. A seized animal will not be released until all fees relating to its seizure are paid in full, in cash. Payment of fines will be accepted at the Blackgold Kennels with payment in cash only.
How old does my dog or cat have to be to require a licence?
Your pet must be licenced at six (6) months of age.
Where can I purchase cat and dog licences and how can I pay for them?
Cats and dogs are to be registered with the Finance department at the Civic Centre, located at #1 Alexandra Park. Payments can be made by cash, credit card, debit card or cheque.
What is the cost of a cat or dog licence?
The lifetime licence fees are:
$50.00 for a spayed or neutered cat or dog
$100.00 for an unaltered cat or dog
$100.00 for a spayed or neutered Restricted dog*
(Restricted dog licences MUST be renewed yearly with proof of adequate insurance)
$5.00 for each replacement licence tag
*A restricted dog is one that
a) has chased, attacked or bitten any person or animal causing physical injury and resulting in a conviction under this bylaw or any predecessor bylaw;
b) has chased, attacked or bitten any person or animal on more than one occasion, with or without causing physical injury, and resulting in separate convictions under this bylaw or any predecessor bylaw; or
c) has been made the subject of an order under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Also, the owner of a restricted dog shall have liability insurance specifically covering any damages for personal injury caused by the restricted dog, in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence.
Additionally, certain restrictions apply to restricted dogs when on or off the owner's property.
My pet is lost, what should I do?
You should call the Enforcement Services office at (780)980-7275. During office hours this phone will be answered, during lunch hour, after 4:30 P.M. and on weekends, your call will go to voice mail where you can leave a message. Messages are monitored on a regular basis and your call will be processed as soon as possible that day.
You may also call:
RCMP complaint line 780-980-7267
Blackgold Kennels 780-980-2897
Leduc Veterinary Hospital Ltd. 780-986-3269
Leduc Animal Clinic 780-986-3913
I have found a lost pet, what should I do?
If the pet is wearing a tag, you can search for the owner's name and phone number by following the link below, or call Enforcement Services at 780-980-7275.
Online Pet Search
How many pets am I allowed to own in the City of Leduc?
You are permitted to own 3 dogs or 3 restricted dogs and 3 cats within the city limits.
Should I contact the City when I no longer own the dog or cat and no longer require a licence?
Yes, please call the Finance Department at 780-980-7106 or click on the link below to contact us via email.
receivables@leduc.ca
Is there a bylaw covering dog feces in parks and on pathways?
Dog owners are required by the animal licencing & control bylaw to immediately remove any defecation left by their dog(s) Contact 780-980-7275 if you are concerned with this problem.
Additional information can be found at: 580-2004 Animal Licencing and Control Bylaw
