Macomb County does not set a countywide pet limit. The number of dogs and cats a household may keep is determined by each city or township, and limits vary widely across the county's communities. Residents must follow their local limit or request a variance.
Macomb County Animal Control states plainly that pet limits are determined by the local city or township within Macomb County, not by the county. Residents must follow the limit set in their area, and anyone wishing to exceed it must request a variance from their local city or township. Published limits vary substantially — for example, Richmond permits about two dogs and two cats, several communities cap the count at three, and Warren allows roughly five dogs or cats combined. Keeping more animals than the municipal limit generally requires a kennel license, which under Best Practices Section 6.1 must be obtained annually per MCL 287.270. Confirm the current limit with your own city or township.
Exceeding a local pet limit without a variance or required kennel license can result in municipal citations and enforcement. Operating a kennel-scale number of animals without the annual kennel license required by MCL 287.270 is a separate violation.
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