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Nanaimo’s dog owners reminded to renew their pets’ licences

Updated fees come into effect after city adopted new animal responsibility bylaw last year
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The City of Nanaimo is reminding dog owners to purchase 2022 licences for their pets. (News Bulletin file photo)

The City of Nanaimo is reminding dog owners to renew their dogs’ licences for 2022.

According to a city press release, new license fees and charges have come into effect to align with the animal responsibility bylaw adopted in 2021. Fees for spayed and neutered dogs will remain at $30 with a $5 discount for payments made before Feb. 28, while the licence fee for dogs that have not been sterilized is $60 with a $10 discount for early payments.

New this year is the ability for new residents or first-time dog owners to apply for dog licences online. Those wishing to obtain or renew dog licences and make payments can also do so in person at the City of Nanaimo’s services and resource centre at 411 Dunsmuir St. and at the Nanaimo Animal Shelter at 1260 Nanaimo Lakes Rd.

A dog licence and accompanying identification tag are required for every dog in Nanaimo over the age of 12 weeks.

“We want to keep our furry friends safe. An important step is to get or renew a dog licence,” said Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog in the press release. “Not only are they instrumental in re-uniting dogs with their owners, but 100 per cent of dog licence fees collected go towards the costs of operating the Nanaimo Animal Shelter.”

For more information about dog licences, visit www.nanaimo.ca/goto/doglicence.

READ ALSO: City of Nanaimo adopts new animal responsibility bylaw



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