Pet Limits

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Currently households are allowed a maximum of 3 dogs and 5 cats, but by 2014 this number will be reduced to a limit of 2 dogs and 2 cats unless a permit has been granted by Council for breeding or other purposes.

No household may keep or house more than 4 different types of animals on any one property at any time without a permit.

The following table sets out the maximum number and type animals allowed to be kept.

Type of Animal	Maximum Allowed
Dogs	3
Cats	5
Poultry (not including roosters)	10
Roosters	Nil
Peafowl	Nil
Guineafowl	Nil
Domestic Birds	100
Domestic Mice	10
Guinea Pigs	6
Ferrets	4
Domestic Rabbits	4
Domestic Fish	No maximum limits
Domestic Turtles, Tortoises, Frogs	No maximum limits
Horses, Donkeys, Mules	Nil
Cattle	Nil
Sheep	1
Goats	Nil
Pigs	Nil
Reptiles	Nil
Other Agricultural Animals	Nil