(A) Intact companion animals. No person shall own or possess an intact dog or cat over the age of 5 months old without a valid hobby breeder permit except as provided herein.
(B) Breeding companion animals. No person shall own or possess a pregnant female companion animal without obtaining a hobby breeder permit.
(C) Exceeding animal possession limits; companion animals. No person shall own more than 6 companion animals, no more than 4 of which are dogs. There are temporary exceptions to this rule for foster care providers (through a non-profit animal rescue or humane society), and for persons with a valid hobby breeder permit. A fostered pregnant dog or cat and her eventual offspring are temporarily exempted from this rule.
(Ord. 995, passed 8-22-2017)