Dogs

In Pointe-Claire, dogs are a proud part of many families. It is important that dog owners comply with City by-laws concerning their pets.
New! Citizens who own dogs can now take advantage of a new online platform to obtain an identification tag and pay the annual registration fee. In just a few clicks, you can create your account, the profile of your dog(s), schedule reminders to be up to date and make your payment online.

You will receive a new identification tag with integrated chip by mail in the weeks following payment and your pet will wear it for life.

Registration to the platform: emili.pet

Dogs and their masters: good habits

All dog owners must:

  • register their dog and ensure that it wears the City identification tag;
  • keep their dog on a leash no more than 1.8 m (6 ft.) in length whenever the dog is not inside a building, an adequately fenced-in lot or a dog run;
  • pick up their dog’s excrement and dispose of it in a hygienic manner;
  • make sure their dog does not disturb the peace by barking.

For the complete by-laws concerning dogs and dog runs, visit the By-laws page.

Mandatory licence

Identification tag and annual registration fees

The identification tag and the annual payment of registration fees are mandatory for all dogs. Registration and payment are made through the online platform. In just a few clicks, you can create your account, the profile of your dog(s), schedule reminders to be up to date and make your payment online.

You will receive a new identification tag with integrated chip by mail in the weeks following payment and your pet will wear it for life.

A support service is also available through the platform (1 800 937-0478, support@emili.net), whether for registration, forgotten password or navigation assistance.

Alternatively, a dog owner can still to go to City Hall to register. Note that no identification tag will be given on site and that it will be sent by mail in the weeks following registration.

Registration to the platform: emili.pet

Fee

The annual fee is $25. A $5 fee is charged for a lost identification tag. The annual registration fee must be paid before April 30. Licenses are valid from May 1 to April 30.

No fee is required for guide dogs, upon presentation of proof.

Dog runs and dog exercise area

The two dog runs and the dog exercise area are places where dog owners can let their animals run freely without being in breach of City by-laws.

They are located in the following places:

  • Dog run: 20 Ovide Avenue (Ovide Park)
  • Dog run and linear park: 100 Terra-Cotta Avenue
  • Dog exercise area: Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road (between Broadview Avenue et de la Baie-de-Valois Avenue)

Information

Information: 514-630-1300, extension 1829, taxes@pointe-claire.ca