Dogs & animal control — Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

City of Mount Pearl has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Animal Control Regulations 2019 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 5
leash rule Owner shall keep animal indoors, safely tethered or penned at all times except when under control by having the animal on a leash; not required in a City-owned dog park s. 13(a)
max animals No person shall keep more than five animals on any land or in any building (excludes animals under 3 months; kennel/permit exceptions) s. 16
scout note

Requires dogs and cats tethered or under owner control in public. Mandatory pet licensing at City Hall. Loose animals impounded; release fees apply.

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