License for a dog or a cat

• Pet owners are required to obtain a license for their pet and to renew it yearly.
• The license becomes mandatory when the pet reaches three months of age, or within 15 days of the pet’s adoption or 15 days following the pet owner’s move to Montréal, with the longest period applying.
• You must be 16 years of age or older to apply for a license.
• You must inform the municipal authorities within 15 days if you move or are no longer the owner of your pet. In addition, you must notify the microchip supplier of any change within 15 days (if applicable).

Dog walker license

You must obtain a special dog walker license and have it with you to walk more than three dogs at a time. This license lets you walk a maximum of eight dogs at the same time.

Special license for potentially dangerous dogs

If you have a potentially dangerous dog, you must obtain a special license and be 18 or older to apply for the license.

Visiting Montréal with your pet

You don’t need a license to visit Montréal with your pet. You can bring your pet with you if:

• You will be staying no longer than 30 days. 
• You have your pet’s valid permit with you, along with proof of residence. If a pet permit is not required in your town or city, you must provide proof.

During your stay, you must comply with all pet-related legislation in Montréal under penalty of fines.

You are not allowed to bring the following dogs to Montréal:

• Dogs that are subject to a euthanasia order
• Hybrids (for example, a dog that is a cross between a wolf and a domestic dog).

If your dog has been declared potentially dangerous, has already bitten or attacked or tried to bite or attack a person or pet in another town or city, you must write to us prior to your arrival for verification.