Peoria limits dogs/cats to a combined total typically allowed in residential zones and treats hoarding under AZ §13-2910 animal cruelty. Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) investigates hoarding complaints in Peoria.
Peoria City Code Ch. 6 (Animals) regulates animal keeping; residential lots generally limit households to a reasonable number of dogs/cats before a kennel/multi-animal permit is required. Hoarding conduct (failing to provide adequate food, water, shelter, or medical care to multiple animals) is prosecuted under AZ Revised Statutes §13-2910 as class 1 misdemeanor animal cruelty, or class 6 felony if severe. MCACC handles intake, seizures, and welfare checks; Peoria PD assists with criminal referrals. Convicted hoarders may be barred from owning animals during probation.
Animal cruelty (class 1 misdemeanor): up to $2,500 fine and/or 6 months jail per animal. Felony cruelty: up to $150,000 fine and prison. Peoria code violations: civil penalties $100-$500 and abatement costs.
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