Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
Town of Truro has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.
| licence required | True | s. 3 |
| licence fee | $12.00 spayed/neutered; $16.00 each other dog | s. 5 |
| leash rule | Off owner's premises, dog must be kept under control by harness or leash, else deemed running at large | s. 13 |
| fine range | not less than $100 and not more than $2,000 | s. 30 |
Governs dog ownership in Truro; requires licensing and controls dogs running at large. Document header: Policy Number B160-014, approval 'as amended to October 7, 2019'.
| leash rule | No owner shall allow an exotic pet to be at large; deemed at large unless enclosed/caged/tethered off owner's property | s. 3 |
| fine range | not less than $100 and not more than $1000 | s. 9(a) |
Regulates keeping of exotic animals within the Town of Truro.
| fine range | not less than $50.00 and not more than $1,000.00 | s. 4 |
Restricts feeding of wild birds and animals within the Town of Truro.