Dogs & animal control — Fortune, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Fortune, Newfoundland and Labrador, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Regulations, verified 2026-08-29. Fines: Impounding 1st Offence $50.00 registered / $100.00 unregistered; 2nd $75.00 / $125.00; each subsequent $100.00 / $150.00; daily fee $25.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: Registration will be free.

Animal Control Regulations adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3
licence fee Registration will be free s. 3(b)
leash rule No owner shall permit any animal to roam at large on any property within the Town including streets, sidewalks, public open spaces, parks and private land other than the owner's land s. 4
max animals Council may limit the number of animals kept on any residential or private property within the Town of Fortune s. 16
fine range Impounding 1st Offence $50.00 registered / $100.00 unregistered; 2nd $75.00 / $125.00; each subsequent $100.00 / $150.00; daily fee $25.00 s. 11
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Animal control regulations for Fortune. Amended December 17, 2025; original adoption date not extractable from scanned PDF. Prohibits livestock without council approval; fines $75–$150 for nuisance animals.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.townoffortune.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Dogs & animal control across Newfoundland and Labrador · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities