Middlesex County does not set a countywide limit on the number of pets a household may keep. Any numerical pet limit or kennel-license threshold is established by individual municipalities within the county.
Because animal control in New Jersey is a municipal function, there is no Middlesex County ordinance capping how many dogs or cats a resident may own. Individual towns may adopt their own limits and typically require a kennel license once a household keeps a certain number of dogs (commonly five or more) under the state kennel provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.8. Rules therefore vary by municipality, and residents should consult their local health department or clerk to confirm any per-household pet cap and the point at which a kennel license is required.
Municipal penalties for exceeding a local pet limit or for operating an unlicensed kennel above the town's dog threshold.
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