Pet Limits: Jurupa Valley vs Mead Valley

How many dogs can I keep without a license in Jurupa Valley?

Up to four dogs four months of age or older. At five dogs you need a Class I kennel license, an inspection, and zoning compliance under Title 9.

Is there a limit on the number of cats?

The code defines a cattery as ten or more cats four months or older; keeping that many requires a cattery license, inspection, and rabies compliance.

Do dogs in a licensed kennel need individual licenses?

No. Dogs in a licensed kennel are exempt from individual license tags, but every dog four months or older must still be vaccinated against rabies.

Is there a limit on how many dogs I can own in unincorporated Riverside County?

There is no small hard cap for ordinary owners, but keeping five or more dogs aged four months or older requires a Kennel License under Ordinance 630, Section 5. Five to ten dogs is a Class I Kennel; the classes scale up to Class IV for 41 or more dogs, each requiring Planning Department zoning verification.

When do I need a cattery license?

Any person maintaining ten or more cats four months of age or older must obtain a Cattery License under Ordinance 630, Section 5. Fewer than ten cats does not require a cattery license, though optional cat licensing is available and all cats over four months must be microchipped.