Dogs & animal control — Fruitvale, British Columbia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Fruitvale, British Columbia, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be on a leash (max 6 ft/1.83 m) held by a Competent Person in public; off-leash permitted in designated areas.; max animals: 3 Companion Dogs (s.12); 6 total Companion Animals combined dogs/cats/rabbits/other (s.2); kennel licence required for 4+ dogs. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 984, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 984
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 34
leash rule
Dogs must be on a leash (max 6 ft/1.83 m) held by a Competent Person in public; off-leash permitted in designated areas.
s. 18; "Leash" definition
max animals
3 Companion Dogs (s.12); 6 total Companion Animals combined dogs/cats/rabbits/other (s.2); kennel licence required for 4+ dogs
s. 2; s. 12
scout note
Governs responsible animal ownership in Fruitvale, including provisions for backyard chickens and livestock premises identification.