Campbell to set limits on cats and dogs per home

CAMPBELL — A law limiting the number of cats and dogs to four each per residential property is expected to come up for passage at city council’s next regular meeting on May 21.

Council voted unanimously Wednesday to advance the proposed ordinance to a third and final reading.

The ordinance places a limit of no more than four and four cats at a residential property, except a licensed veterinarian or animal hospital. Also, the law will not apply to situations where a female dog or cat gives birth to a litter. In such an event, the owner will have a maximum of six months to reduce the number to that allowed by law.

Mayor John Dill said numerous dogs and cats have become a nuisance in the city. Its a health and safety issue, he said.

The mayor said there are people operating kennels, some of which may be licensed by Mahoning County, but all of which are not permitted under Campbell law.

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