Dogs & animal control — Warwick, Rhode Island

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

City of Warwick has 1 adopted ordinance on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Warwick Chapter 4 — Animals and Fowl adopted ordinance
licence required True Sec. 4-31
licence fee $10.00 Sec. 4-31(a)
leash rule Owner shall keep dog under restraint at all times when at large; restraint = leashed, within a motor vehicle per state law, or within a suitable enclosure Sec. 4-8 / Sec. 4-1 Restraint
max animals No more than three (3) dogs over twelve (12) weeks of age on any lot or parcel (also max 3 cats) Sec. 4-11(a)
fine range Unlicensed dog: $25.00 first offense, $200.00 second, $500.00 third and subsequent Sec. 4-31
scout note

Dog restraint required at all times; max 3 dogs and 3 cats per lot; noisy animals declared public nuisance; mandatory rabies vaccination; dog license $10 annually; fines $50-$500.

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