(a) No person shall keep more than three dogs over three months of age, nor more than three cats over three months of age, at any one place, or on any premises, or in any one residence located within the jurisdiction of the county. This restriction shall not apply to dogs or cats kept pursuant to a valid pet fancier’s permit, or kept on the premises of a business for the sale, breeding, medical treatment or caring for hire of animals which is in compliance with all applicable permits, and other requirements of this code, or dogs and cats kept at an animal control center or under the care and custody of the animal regulation officer.
(b) Any person having care custody and control of any unsterilized dog or cat over three months of age shall be required to comply with the provisions set forth in Section 10.08.160 and obtain a pet dog, pet cat fancier’s permit if said animal is found in violation of any provision of this title.
(c) This provision shall not apply to dogs in use by any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency or guide dogs specifically trained and used to guide a blind or handicapped person. (Ord. 3318 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2088 § 22, 1998: Ord. 1107 § 12, 1988: Ord. 1023 § 3 (part), 1987)