Thousand Oaks limits the number of dogs and cats per household and prohibits keeping animals in unsanitary conditions. Ventura County Animal Services enforces animal cruelty and hoarding cases. Keeping more than the allowed number of animals requires a kennel permit.
Under TOMC and Ventura County animal regulations, residential properties are limited to a set number of dogs and cats (typically three of each species). Exceeding these limits requires a kennel or cattery permit with additional conditions. Animal hoarding, where animals are kept in conditions that compromise their health or the health of occupants, is prosecuted under California Penal Code Section 597 (animal cruelty). Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) investigates reports of hoarding and works with code enforcement for multi-agency response. Hoarding situations often involve additional violations including unsanitary conditions, pest infestations, and nuisance odors regulated under TOMC property maintenance standards.
Animal cruelty charges under PC 597 carry misdemeanor or felony penalties including fines up to $20,000 and imprisonment. Animal limit violations result in code enforcement citations and potential animal removal by VCAS.
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