If you are a pet lover in Ohio, you might wonder how many dogs or cats are considered too many in the Buckeye State. As one of the most pet-friendly US states, Ohio does not have a state law that limits the number of dogs or cats a resident can keep. However, municipalities in Ohio have municipal codes that dictate the number of pets a Buckeye can have in their house. In other words, the number of dogs or cats you can have in Ohio depends on the Ohio town or city in which you live, as local animal ordinances vary from city to city. Most cities in Ohio allow up to five dogs or cats per residence. That said, let's look at pet ownership restrictions in some Ohio counties or cities.
Number of Dogs or Cats Allowed Per Household in Some Ohio cities
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Canton, OH
In the city of Canton, the county seat of Stark County, Ohio, you can have up to five dogs or cats, or any combination of the two, over the age of four months in your dwelling. If you wish to have more pets than what the city allows, you will need to obtain a permit from the City License Bureau and meet certain requirements. Applications to possess more than five dogs or cats in Canton are open from January 1st to 31st each year, according to the code library.
Grove City, OH
In Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio, pet owners are not permitted to have more than three dogs or three cats, or any combination of the two in their house. If you violate this code, you will be guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
Cleveland Heights, OH
In Cleveland Heights, a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, pet owners are allowed to keep only two dogs or cats, or a combination of one each, per household. All dogs in Cleveland Heights must be licensed and wear an I.D. tag with the owner’s contact information on it. You must not allow your dog to disturb other residents by barking or howling. Pets, except for guide dogs, are not allowed in Cleveland Heights stores or malls. In addition, dogs in Cleveland Heights must always be kept on a leash when in public. Cat owners in Cleveland Height should keep their felines indoors and provide them with toys and a clean litter box.
Shaker Heights, OH
Residents are allowed no more than two dogs over the age of three in the city of Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The city does not list any specific number of cats that are allowed per household.
Cheviot, OH
No more than five dogs are allowed per residence in the city of Cheviot, Hamilton County, Ohio. All dogs over the age of four months must be licensed through the Hamilton County Auditor. Handicapped or sight-impaired individuals in Cheviot are allowed to have more than five dogs if all such dogs are necessary for their assistance. When off their owner's property, all dogs in Cheviot must be held on a leash not longer than ten feet by a responsible person.
Furthermore, your dog must not cause serious annoyance or disturbance to nearby neighbors by frequently barking, howling, or yelping in any part of the city. Cheviot does not list how many cats a resident may have.
Cincinnati, OH
You cat legally own up to four dogs in the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. However, it is illegal for a resident to possess more than three dangerous dogs in Cincinnati. In addition, you can not own more than one vicious dog in Cincinnati. Pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier, are often deemed dangerous or vicious dogs in Cincinnati. There is no ordinance on how many cats a resident can own in Cincinnati.
Lorain, OH
Lorain residents are not allowed more than five pets, either three cats and two dogs or any combination of the two. This law does not apply to puppies and kittens. You must not allow your dogs or cats to run at large within the City of Lorain.
Montgomery, OH
According to the Montgomery government website, there is no limit to the number of dogs or cats a resident may have in their dwelling. However, you must not allow your dogs to run at large on any street, park, public ground, or onto private property within the city of Montgomery. In addition, all dogs on their owner's property should be leashed, tied, or fenced, so they won't be able to attack, annoy, bite, or worry any invited person entering the property in Montgomery. Furthermore, Dangerous or Vicious Dogs are not allowed in Montgomery.
In conclusion, you should contact your local animal control officers concerning the number of pets allowed per household in your municipality.
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