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Cats in Alberta, Canada: rules and travel

Calgary requires every cat and dog aged 3 months or older to be licensed. Dog licences cost $45 if sterilized and $71 if not.

Alberta municipalities set pet licensing; Calgary is shown as the example.

The national rules for Canada apply here too. National rules

Registration and microchip

Registration

Calgary cats aged 3 months or older need a licence. 2026: $22 sterilized, $44 not. Cats without a microchip or tattoo must wear a tag.[1]

typical 22 CAD, 22 to 44 CAD a year

Not confirmed yet: Microchip. We only show what an official or named source states.

Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.

Sources

  1. calgary.ca/pets/licences.html (official)