DocuPet going door-to-door with dog tag info

The City of St. Catharines is informing the public that DocuPet is going door-to-door with City dog tag information. DocuPet, which runs the online pet licensing program for the city, is raising awareness about why residents need dog tags for their family pets. Starting this week, DocuPet representatives will go door-door between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays to drop off handouts with information about the city’s licensing program at the homes they visit. The city partnered with DocuPet in 2016 to allow residents to buy dog licences online. “There is a city bylaw that requires residents to purchase licences for their dogs,” said city clerk Bonnie Nistico-Dunk. “Proceeds from dog licensing funds important animal control services for our community. More importantly, if a dog becomes lost or injured, a dog licence gives the city the information it needs to contact the owner when a dog is found.” Nistico-Dunk said DocuPet representatives comply with new provincial regulations for door-to-door salespeople and will not be knocking on doors, ringing doorbells or selling anything at the door. DocuPet will not visit homes where dogs already have a city dog licence. DocuPet representatives can be identifiable by their blue DocuPet clothing. They will discuss dog licensing with residents they meet. Dog owners can visit stcatharines.docupet.com to purchase dog tags online or for more information.