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New Regulations! Starting February 1, 2027, animal-related businesses that house, care for, sell, breed, or provide other services for animals, such as pet daycares, grooming salons, and kennels will need to apply for a business licence. Learn more about the changes at toronto.ca/Pet-Establishments.
Municipal Licensing and Standards (with the assistance of DocuPet Inc.) collects personal information on this website under the legal authority of Toronto City Council Item 2018.LS27.3, as confirmed by the City of Toronto By-law 1058-2018; the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals, Article IV, Dogs; and, the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals, Article V, Cats. The information will be used by City staff and shared with DocuPet Inc. to administer dog and cat licences. Questions about this collection can be directed to Manager, Partnerships and Animal Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, 1300 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M3K 2A6 or by telephone at 416-338-PETS (7387).
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