Register, Change, Update Information

Be a responsible pet owner: renew your pet's licence annually.

New to Cochrane or just got a new pet?

Apply for a new animal licence or add a pet to an existing account. *Note: Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

Animal License fees

• $35: Dog (neutered male/spayed female)
• $70: Dog (unaltered)
• $15: Cat (neutered male/spayed female)
• $40: Cat (unaltered male/female)
• $35: Dog (male / female under the age of six months when licence purchased)
• $15: Cat (male / female under the age of six months when licence purchased)

Existing animal licence holders

• Change my address
• Pet has been spayed or neutered
• No longer own pet/pet is deceased
• Opt out of tag search authorization
• Register for e-billing

Lost Pet Tags

Replacement tags can be purchased for $5 at The Station (360 Railway St W) or Cochrane RancheHouse (101 RancheHouse Rd). Call 403-851-2528 for more information.

Account changes 

Please notify animal licensing to update or deactivate your account: 

• If you no longer live in Cochrane or have moved within Cochrane
• No longer have your animal (deceased/no longer in your care)
• Any other changes (altered/tattoo/microchip)

More information:

• Check the Animal Services FAQ
• Visit cochrane.ca/AnimalFees.
• Complete the Contact form
• Phone 403-851-2528

*In accordance with Town of Cochrane Animal Bylaw 04/2016 failure to keep your animal's licence current carries a penalty of up to $200.