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Pet licences, dog parks and animal help in London
London, Ontario, Canada
London dog and cat licensing, all five City off-leash areas, park rules, Animal Care Centre hours, lost-pet contacts and pet support applications.
Key information
London dogs and cats need an annual City licence. Off-leash use is allowed only in designated areas, not throughout a whole park. For lost pets, licensing and shelter services, contact London Animal Care Centre at 519-685-1330. Different contacts handle animal welfare, barking and animals on City property.
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Dog licences and cat identification tags
Quick comparison and full source records
| Service | Location | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| New applications and renewals | London Animal Care Centre, 121 Pine Valley Boulevard | 519-685-1330 |
| Renewals only | City Clerk’s Office, 300 Dufferin Avenue | 519-661-4530 |
City dog and cat licences expire on December 31 of the issue year. New applications and renewals are available through London Animal Care Centre at 121 Pine Valley Boulevard. City Hall’s Clerk’s Office handles renewals only.
Licence fees depend on the animal’s registration situation. Check the current fee table and any required spay/neuter or microchip evidence before paying. Keep your contact information current and the tag on your pet.
New applications and renewals
London Animal Care Centre, 121 Pine Valley Boulevard
New applications and renewals: 519-685-1330.
- Telephone
- 519-685-1330
Renewals only
City Clerk’s Office, 300 Dufferin Avenue
Renewals only: 519-661-4530.
- Telephone
- 519-661-4530
Find the locations on a map
Location data: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026. Google Maps displays one selected place at a time. An inventory position may be inside a site rather than at its visitor entrance.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
All five City off-leash dog parks
Quick comparison and full source records
| Area | Access location | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Memorial | 380 Dundas Street East, access on foot from Dundas | Fenced area with double gate and woodchip surface |
| Caesars | 941 Commissioners Road East | Separate large- and small-dog areas; parking |
| Greenway | Via Greenside Avenue from Springbank Drive | Fenced area and separate small-dog entrance |
| Pottersburg-FIDO | Hamilton Road at Gore Road | Includes a signed open section; not entirely fenced |
| Stoney Creek | Adelaide Street North at Windermere Road | Fenced area with trails and separate small-dog space |
Campbell Memorial
380 Dundas Street East, access on foot from Dundas
Campbell Memorial: Fenced area with double gate and woodchip surface.
- Useful distinction
- Fenced area with double gate and woodchip surface
Caesars
941 Commissioners Road East
Caesars: Separate large- and small-dog areas; parking.
- Useful distinction
- Separate large- and small-dog areas; parking
Sources: City off-leash park locations and rules · City parks inventory and location data · City open data terms
Greenway
Via Greenside Avenue from Springbank Drive
Greenway: Fenced area and separate small-dog entrance.
- Useful distinction
- Fenced area and separate small-dog entrance
Pottersburg-FIDO
Hamilton Road at Gore Road
Pottersburg-FIDO: Includes a signed open section; not entirely fenced.
- Useful distinction
- Includes a signed open section; not entirely fenced
Stoney Creek
Adelaide Street North at Windermere Road
Stoney Creek: Fenced area with trails and separate small-dog space.
- Useful distinction
- Fenced area with trails and separate small-dog space
Off-leash park rules and hours
The City’s listed access hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; follow posted closure and dusk instructions. Keep dogs leashed on arrival and departure, within sight and under verbal control. Clean up after your dog.
- Current licence tags and vaccinations are required.
- Do not bring puppies under four months, dogs in heat, sick dogs or aggressive dogs.
- Do not bring food, toys or glass containers.
- Keep dogs away from wildlife and supervise children.
- Leave the designated area with the dog leashed.
A past maintenance notice is not a live opening guarantee. Use the current City notice and on-site signs.
Animal Care Centre service hours
| Service | Weekdays | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter claims and licensing | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 1 to 4 p.m. |
| Adoptions | 1 to 7:30 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 1 to 3:30 p.m. |
The centre is at 121 Pine Valley Boulevard. Phone 519-685-1330. The provider says the office closes on statutory holidays and the Civic Holiday. The City’s general page shows different weekend hours, so use the provider’s service-specific listing and confirm before travelling.
Sources: London Animal Care Centre hours and emergencies · City pet licensing and renewal locations
Lost or found animals
For sick or injured stray animals or wildlife after hours, the provider lists the emergency officer at 519-685-1640. For an owned pet’s medical care, contact a veterinary service. The animal control emergency line has a different purpose.
- Contact Animal Care Centre with the animal’s description, tag or microchip details, last location and time.
- Check the provider’s current lost-and-found information and keep checking for updates.
- If a found pet has a City licence tag, contact the centre to help identify the owner.
- Arrange a claim or intake directly with staff. Ask about required proof, charges and safe transport.
Sources: London Animal Care Centre hours and emergencies · City animal care and issue contacts
Barking, welfare and animals on City property
| Concern | Contact |
|---|---|
| Excessive barking | City Bylaw Enforcement: 519-661-4660; enforcement@london.ca |
| Cruelty or neglect | Provincial Animal Welfare Services: 1-833-926-4625 |
| Dead animal on a City street or City property | 519-661-4965; es@london.ca |
| Park maintenance concern | Service London portal |
Give the location, time and a clear description. A wildlife sighting, a lost pet and an animal welfare complaint need different responses. Do not use an old social media post as a current intake arrangement.
Sources: City animal care and issue contacts
Pet support and natural area rules
The City’s pet resources page lists assistance and spay/neuter program information. Contact animalservices@london.ca for an application and current eligibility. A current City pet licence may be required before an appointment.
In Environmentally Significant Areas, dogs stay on a leash no longer than two metres. An open woodland or trail is not an off-leash dog park. Keep to managed trails and respect site signs.
Sources: City pet support and spay/neuter programs · City natural area access and trail rules
Pet service questions
Do London cats need a City licence?
Yes. The City requires annual licensing for both dogs and cats, expiring December 31 of the issue year.
Is every dog park fully fenced?
No. Pottersburg-FIDO includes a signed open section. Check the boundaries and your dog’s control needs before use.
Where do I apply for a new London pet licence?
London Animal Care Centre at 121 Pine Valley Boulevard handles new applications and renewals. City Hall’s Clerk’s Office handles renewals only. Use the current fee table and provide any evidence needed for the animal’s fee category.
When does a London dog or cat licence expire?
City dog and cat licences expire on December 31 of the issue year. Keep the contact details current and the tag on your pet. Renewal is separate from a veterinary appointment or microchip update.
Should my dog stay on a leash on the way into a dog park?
Yes. Keep the dog leashed when arriving and leaving. Off-leash use starts only inside the designated boundary, with the dog in sight and under verbal control. Follow site signs and closures.
Can I take a young puppy or dog in heat to an off-leash park?
The City rules exclude puppies under four months and dogs in heat, as well as sick or aggressive dogs. Current licence tags and vaccinations are required. Choose another suitable activity if your dog does not meet the rules.
Can I bring toys or food into a London off-leash area?
The City rules say not to bring food, toys or glass containers. Clean up after your dog, supervise children and keep dogs away from wildlife. Use the posted rules for the exact site.
What should I do if my pet is lost in London?
Contact London Animal Care Centre with the animal’s description, licence or microchip details, and last known place and time. Check its lost-and-found information and arrange any claim directly with staff.
Can Animal Care’s emergency officer treat my own sick pet?
That line is for the provider’s after-hours response to sick or injured strays and wildlife. For an owned pet’s medical care, contact a veterinary service. Explain the animal’s situation to the service you call.
Can my dog run off leash on an ESA trail?
No. Environmentally Significant Areas require dogs on a leash no longer than two metres. Stay on managed trails and follow signs. A woodland trail is different from a designated off-leash dog park.