Are you a dog owner in the City of Courtenay? Dog licences for 2015 are now available from Courtenay City Hall.

All dogs over the age of six months living in the City must be licenced.

The fee for a neutered male or spayed female is $5 annually. For unneutered males or unspayed females, the fee is $25 annually. Licences expire each year on December 31 and must be renewed each year.

To get your licence, bring your payment to Courtenay City Hall, 830 Cliffe Avenue, and provide your name, address and phone number, as well as your dog’s name, breed, colour, and gender. For first-time licencing, please bring proof of spay/neuter status from your veterinarian.

Revenue from the dog licence program helps fund the City’s contract with the SPCA; and by having a dog licence, it will be easier to reunite you with your fuzzy friend if he or she goes missing. You’ll also avoid an “unlicenced dog” ticket, which starts at $100 for a first offence.

For more information, visit www.courtenay.ca/dogs