The One Thing Every Pet Owner Needs To Do In Brampton
Published August 1, 2019 at 7:07 pm
For those of you who have ever lost or know someone who lost a pet, then the City of Brampton Animal Services wants to help.
For those of you who have ever lost or know someone who lost a pet, then the City of Brampton Animal Services wants to help.
Every year, the City of Brampton Animal Services receives hundreds of calls about lost pets. In the interest of reducing these calls and keeping pets safe, summer students and Animal Control Officers are going door-to-door to talk to Bramptonians about the most important thing every pet owner needs to do in Brampton: license their pets.
Throughout August, the city’s street team will be knocking on residents’ doors to share information and answer questions about licensing their pets. They will also allow anyone who forgot to buy their pet licence this year to purchase one on the spot – without getting a ticket.
Under Brampton’s Animal Control by-law, all cats and dogs in Brampton are required to be licensed each year.
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So, why is licensing so important?
According to the city, if a cat or dog gets lost, their licence is immediately visible and shows that they are not homeless. It is also the fastest way for someone to contact a pet’s owner in case the licensed pet comes into the shelter or gets into an accident.
When a resident licenses their dog or cat with the city, they are automatically enrolled in the BluePaw program, a rewards program that offers special deals from participating local businesses.
This summer, the team will focus on the area bordered by Bovaird Drive, McVean Drive, Queen Street and Torbram Road. All residential visits will take place during regular business hours, from Monday to Friday, from 9 to 5 pm.
There will also be pop-up displays at parks across Brampton.
The teams will carry city-issued identification and wear light blue shirts with the Brampton Animal Services crest.
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