The county sets no cap on how many pets you may own. Numeric pet limits and kennel-license thresholds are set by each city, village, or township. Ohio law only requires kennels housing many dogs to register as a kennel under ORC Chapter 955.
Montgomery County does not impose a countywide limit on household pets. Any cap - for example a three- or four-dog limit before a kennel permit is required - comes from your local municipal or township code. Under state law, a 'dog kennel' that keeps or breeds dogs must obtain a kennel registration through the county auditor (ORC Chapter 955), and each dog over three months old must be individually licensed. Cities such as Dayton and Kettering define their own maximum numbers of dogs and cats per dwelling. Check your local animal-control ordinance for exact figures.
Exceeding a local pet limit or operating an unregistered kennel is enforced by the municipality or county auditor; unlicensed kennels violate ORC Chapter 955.
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