Bonner County, ID Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

Section 10-701 A sets the threshold for dogs and cats: more than six adult dogs or more than six adult cats, or any combination of the two exceeding six, on any single parcel or aggregated parcels of real property. Under § 10-120 an adult dog or cat is one more than six months of age. Subsection B applies the same count of more than six to animals of any other type, except domestic livestock. The section states the point at which chapter 7 applies; it does not itself add a separate ban or permit.

Subsection C is the operative duty: keeping multiple animals must comply with the chapter and shall not create a public nuisance due to odor, noise or collection of fecal matter. Section 10-710 requires wholesome food in covered receptacles, clean drinkable water at all times, and enclosures cleaned as necessary to remove excreta, dirt and debris.

Section 10-711 sets minimum space for animals in permanent outdoor enclosures, pens and kennels. One small animal (to 25 pounds) needs 3 feet x 7 feet, one medium animal (25 to 50 pounds) needs 6 feet x 10 feet, and one large animal (over 50 pounds) needs 8 feet x 10 feet. Two large animals in one enclosure need 8 feet x 12 feet, and four large animals need 12 feet x 16 feet. Every outdoor animal must have shelter from wind, rain and snow and shade from the sun in hot weather. Section 10-712 covers caged animals: cage confinement of dogs and cats should not exceed twelve continuous hours, except on veterinary advice, transport or enforced rest, and caged dogs are exercised outside the cage at least twice a day.

The Bonner County sheriff's department enforces Title 10. The $100 and $200 animal nuisance fines in § 10-310 apply to a barking dog regardless of how many animals the owner keeps.