Animal Control

Dog Licences

A dog licence is a dog’s safety net. It is the quickest and easiest way to be reunited with your dog.

Just the Facts

• The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) manages dog licences for Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Kent, and Mission?
• All dogs four months or older must have a current licence.
• The two primary sources of municipal funding for animal control come from property taxes and dog licence fees.
• Fees help with adoption and volunteer programs for stray and found lost dogs, veterinarian fees, investigations and patrols.
• A dog wearing a current licence receives one free ride home per calendar year if the owner can be reached within a timely manner.

How to get a dog licenced

There are options available to make purchasing and renewing a licence as easy as possible.

• Online: available for renewals or new licences
  1. fvrd.ca/onlineservices
• In-person: available for new licences only
  • Abbotsford

    Abbotsford City Hall - 32315 South Fraser Way

    Agassiz

    District of Kent Municipal Hall - 7170 Cheam Avenue

    Chilliwack

    FVRD Office - 45950 Cheam Avenue

    CARE Centre - 44860 Wolfe Road

    Harrison Hot Springs

    Harrison Hot Springs Village Office - 495 Hot Springs Road

    Mission

    Mission Municipal Hall - 8645 Stave Lake Street

What are the fees?

Dog Licence Video Guides

To learn more about dog licensing and how to buy or renew a dog licence, watch our video guides: