Dogs & animal control — Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland and Labrador
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland and Labrador, dogs & animal control rules are set by Cat Regulations and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-29. Fines: a minimum fine of $20.00 for a first offence and a minimum fine of $40.00 for a second and each subsequent offence. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall allow his or her cat to be running at large; running at large means unleashed in a public place or not under control.
Cat Regulations
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
No person shall keep any cat other than a kitten ... who has not obtained a licence
leash rule
No owner shall allow his or her cat to be running at large; running at large means unleashed in a public place or not under control
No owner shall allow his or her cat to be running at large
fine range
a minimum fine of $20.00 for a first offence and a minimum fine of $40.00 for a second and each subsequent offence
s. 20
scout note
Rules for cat ownership including licensing and nuisance control in Stephenville Crossing. Scanned PDF without OCR.
Dog Regulations
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3
leash rule
No person shall keep a dog unless safely tethered or penned up at all times or kept securely on a leash by a person capable of restraining its movement
s. 13(a)
fine range
a minimum fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a first offence and a minimum fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for second and each subsequent offence
s. 16(b)
scout note
Rules for dog ownership including licensing, leash requirements, and nuisance control in Stephenville Crossing. Scanned PDF without OCR.
Agreement for Use of Cat Traps
Terms for residents borrowing and using municipal cat traps. Scanned PDF without OCR.