ERIN – The Town of Erin is making it easier for residents to purchase and renew dog licences with a new year-round licensing system.
The town has moved away from its previous calendar-year model, where all dog licences expired on the same date each year. Under the new 365-day system, licences will now remain valid for a full 12 months from the date of purchase or renewal.
“We are so pleased to be able to enhance our pet licensing model for residents,” said Nina Lecic, Director of Corporate Services for the Town of Erin. “This tag gives local pet owners peace of mind, while helping support both canine and community safety.”
The township says Dog licensing provides several important benefits to Erin pet owners; it helps identify lost dogs and reunite them with their owners, supporting canine safety and responsible ownership.
“Licensing your dog is incredibly important,” said Erin By-Law Enforcement Officer Martyna Sliwiak. “Having a tag for your pet registered in the system helps ensure that if your dog is found, they will be easily identifiable.”
Officials say the revenue from dog tag sales also helps fund animal control services in Erin, including 24-hour, seven-day-a-week responses to canine-related concerns.
The town’s animal control provider, Omega Canine Control Services Inc., handles complaints involving dogs running at large, excessive barking, aggression, and injuries.
As part of the new licensing program, the town is also partnering with Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. to offer a $20 gift card to the first 100 residents who purchase or renew a dog licence. The offer is limited to one gift card per household.
All residents with dogs are required to register their pets, either through the online portal on the Town of Erin’s website or in person at Town Hall.
