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Dog Licensing

All dogs in the Central Okanagan must be licensed (Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 366) and must wear their license.  This helps reunite dogs that have been found with their owners and contributes to the cost of providing Dog Control services in the region. 

2012 Dog Licences Available

2012 licence renewal notices have been sent to more than 12,000 Central Okanagan dog owners.  View News Release

An annual licence will be issued with payment of appropriate fees by any of the agents listed below, if you are renewing for a previously licensed dog, have acquired a new dog, or are a new resident to the area.  Benefits of a dog license 

The deadline for renewing 2012 licences at a reduced rate is February 29, 2012.

New - Permanent Dog Licence Tag Available

  • Only available by registering at RDCO office (1450 KLO Road) or Regional Dog Pound (890 Weddell Place) View News Release for details
  • Registration allows you to pay your annual licence renewal fee online - no need to leave home, line up to renew a licence and replace an annual dog tag!
    • If you already have registered and received a Permanent Dog Licence you can pay online by following this link (please have your account number and access code found on your renewal notice) and selecting the Permanent Dog Licence option.

It is your responsibility to get a dog licence.   Failing to obtain a dog licence may result in a $100 fine.

Fees

  • $20.00 - Spayed female or Neutered male (certificate required)
  • $60.00 - Unspayed female or Unneutered male
  • $125.00 - Approved Kennel License

Please note that after February 29th, a $20.00 late charge will be applied to the above licence fee except: 

  • if the dog has just reached the age of three months,
  • if the owner of the dog is a new resident,
  • if the owner has just purchased a new dog.

After July 31st each year, licences are sold at 50% of the full price for New Owners of dogs or New Residents.

If your dog is not currently correctly licensed and is impounded a $100 fee will be added to your total. (This is in addition to the licensing, impounding, and sustenance fees).

Except for persons residing on properties that are zoned to allow for kennels, no person will be allowed to keep more than two (2) dogs. Kennels are also required to renew their annual kennel licences at this time. 

Licences may be obtained at any of the following locations during regular office hours:

CITY OF KELOWNA:

Bone Appetit (Mission)
2696 Pandosy Street (250-868-0212)

Buckerfields Ltd.
#103 - 1889 Springfield Road  (250-860-2346)

City of Kelowna
1435 Water Street  (250-469-8500)

Dog Pound
890 Weddell Place (between Richter Street and Gordon Drive) (250-469-6284)
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Doggytopia
#104 - 1054 Ellis Street  (250-712-0899)

Dogzies Canine School of Excellence
2087 Ward Road  (250-862-3649)

Lakeshore Animal Clinic
3969 Lakeshore Road  (250-764-4143)

Pet City
#5 - 3151 Lakeshore Road  (250-762-5511)

Purple Seahorse
#5 - 590 Hwy. 33 W.  (250-763-7300)

Regional District of Central Okanagan
1450 K.L.O. Road  (250-763-4918)

Rutland Pet Hospital
595 Houghton Road  (250-765-2916)

S.P.C.A.
3785 Casorso Road  (250-861-7722)

Sunshine Pet Supplies
#5 - 1725 Baron Road  (250-868-2114)

Tail Blazers
#2 - 1790 KLO Road  (250-448-9247)

Total Pet
1985 Harvey Avenue  (250-762-4514)
 

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WEST KELOWNA and North Westside:

All For Dogs
2212 Surrey Road (250-769-7818)

Carrington Animal Hospital

#130 - 2300 Carrington Road (250-768-6787)

Clippendales Dog Grooming Salon
2409A Main Street (250-768-6625)

District of West Kelowna
Municipal Office at
Mt. Boucherie Centre
2760 Cameron Road  (778-797-8820)

North Westside Fire Hall
514 Udell Road,
Killiney Beach (please call office 250-545-1195 to ensure staff is available)

Pet Planet
#104-2127 Louie Drive (250-768-0806)

Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital
#112 - 2476 Westlake Road (250-769-9109)

Sunshine Pet Supplies
#23 - 2484 Main Street (250-707-2114)

Sunshine Pet Supplies
3011 Louie Drive (250-707-3303)

Westbank Animal Care Hospital
2429 Drought Road  (250-768-4688)

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LAKE COUNTRY:

District of Lake Country
10150 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. (250-766-5650)

Lake Country Farm & Pet Supply
#17A - 10051 Hwy. 97 N.  (250-766-4646)

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PEACHLAND:

District of Peachland
5806 Beach Avenue (250-767-2647)

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*** Dog Licences for Westbank First Nation lands are available at the WFN office.