Dogs & animal control — Shelburne, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Circus Animal By-law and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: maximum not exceeding $1,000.00. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dog off owner's premises and not under effective control/restraint deemed running at large, except off-leash within designated areas.

Circus Animal By-law adopted bylaw
fine range maximum not exceeding $1,000.00 s. 5
scout note

Regulates the use of animals in circuses within the Town of Shelburne.

Dog By-law adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3
leash rule Dog off owner's premises and not under effective control/restraint deemed running at large, except off-leash within designated areas s. 5
scout note

Dog By-law of the Town of Shelburne; covers dog licensing and control. Passage page left undated (circa 2015).

Exotic Pet By-law adopted bylaw

Regulates keeping of exotic animals within the Town of Shelburne.

Feeding Deer, Waterfowl & Pigeons By-law Amendment adopted bylaw
fine range $100.00-$5,000.00 s. 4
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Amendment to the Feeding Waterfowl and Pigeons By-law extending restrictions to deer (Town of Shelburne).

Feeding Waterfowl and Pigeons By-law adopted bylaw

Restricts feeding of waterfowl and pigeons within the Town of Shelburne.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://shelburnens.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Dogs & animal control across Nova Scotia · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities