Dogs & animal control — Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador, licence required: True; leash rule: An owner of a Dog shall keep it safely tethered or penned at all times, except where held on a leash by a person capable of restraining its movement, or used for lawful hunting or working livestock; no animal to roam at large.; max animals: Council may limit the number of Animals kept on any residential or private property. Source: Town of Holyrood Animal Control Regulations, verified 2026-06-05.
Town of Holyrood Animal Control Regulations
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4
leash rule
An owner of a Dog shall keep it safely tethered or penned at all times, except where held on a leash by a person capable of restraining its movement, or used for lawful hunting or working livestock; no animal to roam at large.
s. 10; s. 11
max animals
Council may limit the number of Animals kept on any residential or private property
s. 26
scout note
Animal control regulations for Holyrood under the Municipalities Act. Scanned PDF; exact bylaw number and adoption date not machine-readable. Governs keeping, leashing, and control of dogs and other animals.