The City of Lakeville states there are no ordinances regulating cats. There is no city cat license, leash, or numeric limit. Statewide animal-welfare law under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 343 still applies to the humane care of cats, and the city's general nuisance and prohibited-animal provisions remain in force.
Lakeville does not regulate cats through its city code. The City of Lakeville's Common Code Requirements page states plainly that there are no ordinances regarding cats. This means there is no city cat license, no leash requirement for cats, and no specific numeric limit on the number of cats a household may keep, in contrast to the three-dog limit that applies to dogs under City Code 11-35-3. Cats are not subject to the dog leash rule in City Code 5-1-9, which applies to dogs. However, cat owners remain subject to statewide animal-welfare obligations under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 343, which requires that animals be provided necessary food, water, and shelter and prohibits cruelty and neglect. The city's general prohibited-animals provision (City Code 5-1-19) targets wild and dangerous species, not domestic cats. Owners who allow a cat to become a nuisance could still be addressed under the city's general nuisance authority, but there is no cat-specific licensing or confinement ordinance. Residents wanting confirmation for an unusual situation should contact the Lakeville Police Department or Community Service Officer, who handle animal-related calls.
Because Lakeville has no cat-specific ordinance, there is no city cat license or leash violation. Mistreatment or neglect of a cat can still be prosecuted under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 343 (animal cruelty), and general nuisance conditions may be addressed under the city's nuisance authority.
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