The Town of Yarmouth promotes safe coexistence between people and pets under the Dog Bylaw. This page explains dog licensing and dangerous-dog rules.
Dog Licensing
Dog licensing — All dogs must be licensed each year. Licensing runs April 1–March 31. Apply within 10 days of acquiring a dog. See the pdf Town Dog Bylaw(3.35 MB) and Schedule A — Licence Registration and Impound Fees.
Apply within 10 days of acquiring a dog. Dogs obtained before September 30 pay the full fee; those obtained after September 30 pay 50%.
How to get a license:
In person at Town Hall, Main Floor Reception Desk, 400 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS, B5A 1G2.
Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday (closed statutory holidays).
Dangerous Dogs
Owners of dogs classified as “dangerous” must register and licence that dog as dangerous each year. See section 25 and Schedule A of the bylaw.
Penalties
Violations may result in fines and impound fees as listed in Schedule B — Penalties. Contact Town Hall for details.