Michigan's Dog Law licensing and leash requirements apply to dogs, not cats, so Genesee County does not license cats. Cat limits, roaming, and nuisance rules are set by individual cities and townships.
Genesee County Animal Control focuses on dogs and dangerous animals; Michigan's state licensing and leash laws (MCL 287.262 and 287.266) apply to dogs, not cats, so there is no county cat license. Any cat regulation — limits on the number of cats, at-large or nuisance rules, or trap-neuter-return provisions — comes from your city or township. Rabies vaccination is still strongly recommended and often required by local ordinance. If a stray or feral cat is a problem, contact your municipality; some communities partner with rescue groups for TNR. Confirm cat rules with your local clerk or animal control officer.
Cat-related penalties, where they exist, are municipal civil infractions set by local ordinance; the county does not fine for unlicensed cats.
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