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Animal Ordinances in Cherry Hill, NJ (2026)

2 verified animal ordinances for Cherry Hill, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dog Leash Laws

Chapter 8 prohibits any dog from running at large on public streets, in parks, in public buildings, or any other public place in the Township. Dogs must be controlled by leash, crate, or safe containment outside the owner's property.

Cherry Hill Leash Law and Dogs at Large

Some Restrictions

Cherry Hill Twp. Code Ch. 8 Animal Control

No person owning, keeping, harboring, or having custody of any dog shall suffer or permit it to run at large upon the public streets, in any public park, in any public building, or in any other public place within the Township.

Exotic Pets

Cherry Hill allows backyard hens (no roosters) up to 4 birds with a Township permit. Most other livestock - swine, goats, cattle, sheep - is prohibited in residential zones under Chapter 8 and Chapter 40.

Cherry Hill Backyard Chickens and Livestock

Some Restrictions

Looking for Camden County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Cherry Hill city rules.

Animal Ordinances in Camden County