Fort Wayne generally limits households to 4 dogs and 4 cats without a kennel license. Additional animals require a hobby kennel or commercial kennel permit with inspection from Allen County Animal Care.
Under Title 6, Fort Wayne households may keep up to 4 dogs and 4 cats over the age of 6 months without special licensing. Exceeding these limits requires a hobby kennel permit (typically up to 8 animals total) with a site inspection, neighbor notification, and compliance with property setbacks. Commercial kennels operating as a business require zoning approval in appropriately zoned districts. Allen County Animal Care and Control processes licensing, and all dogs must individually be registered and vaccinated. Fosters participating in rescue programs may exceed limits temporarily with documentation.
First offense: $50-$100 plus permit application requirement. Repeat overages may trigger seizure.
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