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Pets, chickens and bees in Dixon

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Pet limit	No more than 4 dogs; 5 or more are not allowed except at a kennel that follows city rules. § 7.02.040 · code text Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, board or harbor five (5) or more dogs at any place of residence or on any commercial or industrial premises within the City limits except at a kennel operating in conformance with the laws and regulations of the City. No more than 4 cats; 5 or more are not allowed except at a cattery that follows city rules. § 7.02.040 · code text Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep, board or harbor five (5) or more cats at any place of residence or on any commercial or industrial premises within the City limits except at a cattery operating in conformance with the laws and regulations of the City. Puppies or kittens may be kept until 6 months old; then they count toward the limit. Applies: Applies to offspring of a legally kept female dog or cat. § 7.02.040 · code text The offspring of any female dog or female cat present at any premises within the City at which said female dog or female cat is legally kept may be kept at those premises from time of birth until such offspring reach six (6) months of age, at which time such offspring shall be subject to the numerical limitations upon the number of dogs and cats contained in this chapter.

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