Cats & Dogs of Toronto

A look at every licensed dog and cat in the city. Who they are, where they live, and what their names say about us. Built from City of Toronto open data.

163,169 Total Dogs

67,451 Total Cats

372 Unique Breeds

4,308 Pets Named Luna

Licensing Over Time

Toronto's pet licensing has grown 9% from 2023 to 2025, with dogs consistently making up about 70% of all licenses.

i The gap between dogs and cats reflects licensing behavior, not true ownership. Cat owners are significantly less likely to register, so an area may appear dog-dominant simply because dogs are more often licensed.

* 2026 data is year-to-date and not yet complete.

Dog vs Cat Ownership

Which neighbourhoods lean dog, and which lean cat? Hover to see the breakdown by postal code.

Go Deeper

There's a lot more to Toronto's pets than the headlines.

151

Neighbourhoods

Every corner of Toronto has its own pet personality. West Toronto - High Park / The Junction South is secretly cat country with 1,850 licensed felines.

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372

Breeds Tracked

From Labs to Chinese Cresteds. See who's rising, who's fading, and who's holding steady across the city.

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2.4:1

Dog-to-Cat Ratio

For every licensed cat, there are roughly 2.4 dogs. Meet the most typical Toronto pet and the one-of-a-kind breeds that break the mould.

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Luna

#1 Pet Name

Luna reigns supreme for dogs and cats alike. Look up your pet and see how you stack up.

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