Does your dog have a valid licence? March 31 is the annual deadline for renewal of dog licences in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Your dog is required to have a current 2010 dog licence, if you are a resident and want to prevent receipt of costly fines. Dog owners can be fined $175 if their dog does not have a valid licence. This is the new charge as of 2010. The previous fine was $250.

A dog licence identifies who a dog belongs to and helps in reuniting lost dogs with their owners. Licences are valid for one year.

Just moved to the County? Have a new dog? Licence your dog within 15 days of getting your dog or moving to Strathcona County.

First licence year for your new spayed or neutered dog is FREE!

If your dog is less than six months old, your first licence year is FREE! (*see blog entry "Justice For Unaltered Pups".)

Certified Assistance (Guide) dogs are FREE!

No longer have a dog? Please notify Strathcona County RCMP and Enforcement Services of the change at 780-449-0170 or info@strathcona.ab.ca.

Licence costs:

Dog spayed or neutered - $25 (Please provide a certificate from your vet on first application.)

Dog NOT spayed or neutered - $50

Vicious dog - $750 (If deemed a vicious dog by Strathcona County)

Over-limit permit yearly fee - $60

Replacement Dog Tag - $5

Obtain or renew your dog licence in person at:

Strathcona County RCMP & Enforcement Services 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park Phone: 780-449-0170 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Payment at Enforcement Services may be made by cash, cheque, debit, MasterCard or Visa.

Heartland Hall Contact Office Heartland Hall 55305 Range Road 214 (south of Highway 15, on the east side of Secondary Highway 830) Hours: Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Payment at Heartland Hall may be made by cash or cheque.

Dog licence renewals can also be paid through major banks, online banking or telephone banking. Arrange for this type of payment by contacting your bank. Please use your dog tag number as your ID or account number as required.

OR.... by mail:

Strathcona County RCMP & Enforcement Services 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1S9

Note: dog licences cannot be paid on the Strathcona County website.

How many dogs can I have? A maximum of two licensed dogs in any County household, without an over-limit permit. Over-limit permit You may apply for an over-limit permit to keep more than two dogs. The cost for the permit is $60 and is to be paid annually.The over-limit permit can be revoked for violations of the dog bylaw. An over-limit dog permit must be obtained in person at Strathcona County RCMP & Enforcement Services, 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park. Additional information Strathcona County RCMP & Enforcement Services 780-449-0170

A woman, while visiting her neighborhood off-lease park, receives a fine for not having a valid dog licence.