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Service for Foster Pets

Application


How to process

Deadline for application 
Not applicable

Processing procedure and required documents
Documents required to be submitted:
1. Application form (provide by Macao Municipal Kennel);
2a. Legible photocopies of identity document(s); or
2b.Legible photocopy of the M7-Business Tax Form issued by the Finance Services Bureau; or
2c. Legible photocopy of the M8-Business Tax Form issued by the Finance Services Bureau; or
3. Proof of residential address (for e.g. water bill or electricity bill).

Documents required to be produced:
Not Applicable


Locations and office hours for processing the service

Application by in-person visit

Service locations
Macao Municipal Kennel: Avenida do Almirante Lacerda, Macao

Office hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

Online application
Not applicable

Application by mail
Not applicable


Fees

Application fee:
1. Dog fostering:
Dog license:
Neutered dogs (first-time license application): MOP300.00 plus stamp duty (10% of license fee)

2. Cat fostering:
Vaccination against Rabies (per dose): MOP 50.00
Note: Fee exemption for cats with implanted microchips.

Form fee:
Not Applicable

Stamp Duty:
Not Applicable

Deposit:
Not Applicable

Fees, Charges and Prices List:
Not Applicable


Time required for approval

30 working days


Remarks / Important notes on application

1. All the pet animal available for fostering has to be those that reside in fostering zone of Macau Municipal Kennel.
2. All the suitable pet animal can only be fostered after the respective sterilization operation is done by municipal veterinarian.
3. All the foster dogs and cats must receive vaccination against Rabies.
4. In dog fostering, the applicant must apply for dog license.
5. Please visit the Macao Animal Health Control Website http://www.iam.gov.mo/canil/ for information about all pet animals available for fostering.
6. The fee for first-time application for pet dog license includes veterinary examination, microchip implantation, rabies vaccination and metal identification tag (for one dog). The license is valid for 3 years.
7. According to Animal Protection Law (Law no. 4/2016), persons who satisfy all of the following conditions simultaneously may apply for a licence:
1) Natural person aged 18 or above with capacity, or legal person established in accordance with law;
2) Not under the condition that the additional penalties or sanctions as stipulated in Clause 1 2) of Article 28 or Article 30 2) apply.


Relevant standards or requirements

Not Applicable


Progress enquiry and collection of result of service

Not Applicable


Content provider: Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Last modified: 2025-12-19 19:46

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