Passaic County sets no limit on the number of pets per household. Pet-count limits and kennel-license thresholds are set by each municipality, and New Jersey requires a kennel license once a certain number of dogs is reached.
There is no county cap on how many cats or dogs you may own in Passaic County. Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.8), any establishment keeping or boarding a threshold number of dogs must obtain a kennel, pet shop, shelter, or pound license from the municipality. Beyond that, municipalities may adopt their own household pet limits (commonly three to six dogs or cats) and nuisance provisions through local ordinance. Because caps differ by town, check your municipality's animal-control chapter. Exceeding a limit without the required kennel license can trigger enforcement.
Enforced by the municipal animal-control officer or health department; keeping over the threshold without a kennel license is a local ordinance violation subject to fines.
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