Spokane allows up to 3 dogs and 6 cats per household under SMC 10.04.020 without a kennel license. Additional animals require a hobby kennel or commercial kennel permit.
SMC 10.04 limits residential properties to 3 dogs over 6 months old and 6 cats over 6 months old. Households exceeding those limits must obtain a Hobby Kennel License (up to 10 dogs and 15 cats combined) from SpokAnimal, subject to zoning review, neighbor notification, and annual inspection. Commercial kennels and breeders require a separate commercial kennel license and are restricted to certain zones. Puppies and kittens under 6 months do not count toward the limit. Licensing exemptions do not apply to nuisance conditions: even 3 dogs can be cited if chronically barking or uncontrolled.
Exceeding the pet limit without a kennel permit is a civil infraction, 100 to 500 dollars, plus possible requirement to rehome animals.
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