Animal Ordinances in Galloway Township, NJ (2026)
2 verified animal ordinances for Galloway Township, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Galloway Township prohibits horses, cattle, swine, goats, fowl, and other animals from running at large off the owner's premises. Livestock keeping is otherwise governed by zoning district (agricultural and large-lot areas), and a Board of Health ordinance separately regulates swine. Nuisance and health rules apply.
Keeping Livestock in Galloway Township
Some RestrictionsGalloway Township Code Ch. 107 (Animals at Large)
No person owning, possessing or otherwise having custody of any horses, cattle, swine, goats, fowl or any other animal or fowl, whether or not domesticated, shall allow or permit said animals or fowl to run at large unattended in any area of which said person is not the owner of the premises or has not the written consent of the owner of said premises.
Dog Leash Laws
Galloway Township prohibits any dog from running at large at any time. Owners must keep dogs under restraint on their premises or leashed, subject to N.J.S.A. 23:4-25. Dogs found at large are impounded and may be disposed of after three days if unclaimed.
Dog Leash and Running-at-Large Rules in Galloway Township
Some RestrictionsGalloway Township Code § 107-1
No person owning, leasing, keeping, harboring or having custody of any dog shall suffer or permit said dog to run at large within the Township of Galloway at any time, subject to the provisions and conditions of N.J.S.A. 23:4-25 of the fish and game laws of the State of New Jersey.
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