Animal licences

Receive, pay and manage your animal licence

All dogs and cats over three months old must have a current Cochrane animal licence and wear it when off your property. Licences help Animal Services quickly return lost animals and ensure your furry loved one is recognized as part of a family, not a stray.

To register a new animal, complete the online Animal licence application form.

Annual renewal and updates

All pet licences are issued on a calendar-year basis (January 1–December 31). Renewal notices are sent out each year. The deadline to renew your 2025 pet licence is September 30.

Please keep your account up-to-date. Let us know if:

you have moved within or outside Cochrane
your pet is no longer in your care
your pet has been altered, tattooed or microchipped

Go paperless to receive your renewal electronically

Animal change form

Pay online

Animal Bylaw 04/2016 (PDF)

Licence fees

Animal	Description	Fee
Dog	Unaltered male or female	$70
Dog	Neutered male or spayed female	$35
Dog	All unaltered dogs under six months old at the time of licensing	$35
Dog	Service dog	$0
Cat	Unaltered male or female	$40
Cat	Neutered male or spayed female	$15
Cat	All unaltered cats under six months old at the time of licensing	$15
Any animal	Vicious animal	$250
Any animal	Nuisance animal	$100
Any animal	Replacement tag	$5

Impoundment fees

Description	Fee
First impoundment	$60
Second impoundment (within one year)	$75
Third impoundment (within one year)	$100
Fourth and subsequent impoundments (within one year)	$125
Care and subsistence (per full day of impoundment, not including intake and release date)	$15
Veterinary services	Amount expended

Payment methods

Each pet must be paid for individually. Choose one of the following payment options:

Online — Cochrane eServices (existing animal licences only)

Visit Cochrane eServices.
Sign in to your account.
Select “Animal Licence,” then click “Pay.”

Enter your payment details and complete the transaction.

Bank

The Town of Cochrane is registered with all major banks and credit unions.

Pay in person or through your online or telephone banking.
Add “Cochrane Animal Licence” as the payee.
Use your Animal ID# as the account number.

In person

Pay by Interac, cash, Visa, MasterCard or cheque during office hours — Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — at:
- Cochrane RancheHouse — 101 RancheHouse Rd.
- The Station at Cochrane Crossing — 360 Railway St. W.

Benefits of pet licensing

Having a current licence helps ensure:

Lost pets come home faster: Peace Officers can identify your pet and contact you immediately.
Faster bylaw support: Licensing helps resolve complaints like barking, off-leash animals and aggressive behavior.
Preparedness in emergencies: Your pet can be identified and cared for during evacuations or other emergencies.
Smarter community planning: Licence data helps the Town plan pet-friendly amenities like dog parks and waste stations.

By registering your pet, you're also supporting a safer and more pet-friendly Cochrane.

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Receive, pay and manage your animal licence

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Receive, pay and manage your animal licence

Annual renewal and updates

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Animal Licences

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