How Many Dogs or Cats Can You Own in Idaho?

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The maximum number of dogs or cats you can own in the State of Idaho depends on the municipality wherein you reside, as the laws regulating pet ownership vary greatly by city or county. Below, you will find some Idaho cities and the number of pets residents are allowed to have therein.


A Persian Cat and a Labradoodle


1. City of Boise, ID

In the City of Boise, the county seat of Ada County, Idaho, residents must obtain a noncommercial kennel license from the City Clerk in order to own a maximum of 10 domestic pets. This means you can either have 5 dogs and 5 cats or any combination of both animals in the City of Boise. Cats and dogs must not be found at large in the city.

Dog owners are required by law to immediately remove and disposed of in a sanitary manner any feces deposited by their dog on any public or private property. All dogs over the age of sixteen weeks living within Boise City must be licensed and wear a collar that displays the license tag.

Furthermore, all dogs must be on a leash while in public places and must be controlled by a responsible person.

2. Idaho Falls, ID

The City of Idaho Falls allows no more than two dogs per dwelling. However, pet owners may obtain an "Annual Additional Dog Permit" from the City Clerk to own three more dogs in addition to the two dogs allowed, bringing the total number of dogs allowed in Idaho Falls to 5. The City does not place a limit on the number of cats residents can have. However, pet owners must comply with the City's nuisance laws.

All dogs residing in Idaho Falls must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their neck. Furthermore, it is unlawful in Idaho Falls for any pet owner to keep a dog that, by loud and prolonged barking or howling, disturbs the peace of nearby neighbors. Cat owners in Idaho Falls must prevent their felines from creating a nuisance by howling in a habitual, consistent, or persistent manner that repeatedly disturbs the peace of nearby neighbors.

3. Nampa, ID

For starters, all dogs living within the city limits of Nampa are required by law to have a Nampa City Dog License. The City Code states that it shall be unlawful for any person to keep more than two dogs over six months of age in their house within the City of Nampa.

The Code, however, does not state the number of cats residents are allowed to have in addition to the two dogs. No dog shall be allowed to create a nuisance with habitual and consistent barking in the City of Nampa. Nampa Animal Control is in charge of fixing the problem of nuisance noise between neighbors.

Number of Dogs and Cats Allowed in Other Idaho Cities

  • Caldwell, ID: Allows 5 dogs and 5 cats
  • Jerome, ID: Allows 3 dogs. No max number of cats
  • City of Twin Falls, ID: Allows 4 dogs and 4 cats in residential zones
  • Garden City, ID: Allows 3 dogs per household. No max number of cats
  • Meridian, ID: Allows 3 dogs per household. No max number of cats
  • Pocatello, ID: Allows 2 dogs and 5 cats
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID: Allows no more than 5 dogs. No max number of cats
  • Post Falls, ID: Allows no more than 7 pets per household
  • Kuna City, ID: Allows 4 dogs. No max number of cats
  • City of Ammon, ID: Allows 3 dogs per household. No max number of cats
  • Mountain Home, ID: Allows not more than 3 pets per household
  • Hayden, ID: Allows no more than 7 pets per household
  • Blackfoot, ID: Allows 2 dogs and 5 cats
  • City of Burley, ID: Allows 5 dogs. No max number of cats

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