Dog Licensing Made Easy with New DocuPet Program

HALTON HILLS, ON – A new partnership with DocuPet, a leading pet profile and lost pet licensing platform supports the Town’s efforts to modernize and enhance service for local dog owners.

Through pet licensing and a complimentary HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, DocuPet offers residents an effective pet identification and reunification program that keeps pets out of shelters and returns them home safely.

Though pet licensing is mandatory for dogs in the Town of Halton Hills, many local pet owners do not license their pets regularly.

“I encourage all dog owners to visit our website and access this new service,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “I often speak about our welcoming and safe community and that extends to our four-legged friends as well. I’m excited for residents to utilize this important pet-protection program!”  

All dogs in the Town of Halton Hills must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Pet owners can learn more and register pet licences online at haltonhills.docupet.com. Licensing by mail, phone, or in person is also available.

Residents can also browse hundreds of colourful and unique designer tag styles online or design their own tags with an easy-to-use customization tool. Every DocuPet tag is equipped with the free HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service which may double as a pet’s official licence. DocuPet tags are assigned a unique code on the back, which links directly to a pet’s secure online profile, making it easy for anyone who finds a lost pet to reference the code and create a Found Pet Report in seconds. Pet owners can also create Lost Pet Reports as soon as they realize their pet has gone missing. In addition, DocuPet’s dedicated dispatch staff is available 24/7 to reunite lost pets with their families around the clock.

“We are very proud to kick off this effective program to increase pet identification and reunification services for all residents,” said Grant Goodwin, DocuPet’s CEO. “Pets wearing DocuPet tags spend little to no time in the shelter versus unlicensed pets. We thank the Town of Halton Hills for coming on board to be an impactful part of the solution.”

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga, and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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