How many cats can you own?

smudgley · 13-12-2005, 08:56 PM

Does anyone know if there are any regulations about how many cats someone can own (indoor cats) in a property?
I ask this as a genuine question on behalf of someone who is worried about the council / environmental health saying she has too many.

I know of people who have several cats - but wondered is there any "legal" or local guidelines for this? I don't think there is, as long as they are well cared for & not causing concern ie with smell etc.

Any thoughts?

Fran · 13-12-2005, 08:58 PM

I didn't think there were any regulations with regard to this Smudgley???

smudgley · 13-12-2005, 09:00 PM

No I don't Fran - I've never seen / heard anything if there is

Kazz · 13-12-2005, 09:02 PM

I wouldn't think there are any "set" regulations but if someone complains then anything could be "used"

Karen

Naomi · 13-12-2005, 09:02 PM

Don;t think so Smudgley, a lady I know owns about 9-10 cats and she lives in a council property. It might be different in your area but there are no restrictions in this area of South Wales

smudgley · 13-12-2005, 09:04 PM

Good point - well this lady only has 3 - but wants to adopt 2 from me. I really don't see a problem, but someone has told her the EH with be after her if she has 5 indoor cats in her small property.

smudgley · 13-12-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naomi

Don;t think so Smudgley, a lady I know owns about 9-10 cats and she lives in a council property. It might be different in your area but there are no restrictions in this area of South Wales

I know one lady who has 12 all indoors

- but they do have an outdoor run joining the house.

Kazz · 13-12-2005, 09:05 PM

I would contact the council and ask, but I imagine as long as none of the neighbours complain then no one would be bothered,

Fran · 13-12-2005, 09:06 PM

Why don't you give the Environmental Health a ring Smudgley just to put her mind at rest...I'm sure she has nothing to worry about. 5 cats is about the national average isn't it

Kay · 13-12-2005, 09:06 PM

I am not aware of any regulations with regards to how many cats or for that matter any animals. If it is a council property however it is usually restrricted to 1x dog and 1 x cat but this can vary from council to council. If the house is private though it is obviously a different matter. Health and Enviroment will only get involved if there is a complaint of some kind as you say possibly about smell etc. Or if the animals are reported to be not cared for properly. I am a breeder and have 8 x cats, 3 x dogs, 2 x rabbits and a hamster and have never had any problems. Other breeders I know have over 30 cats. Don't know what kind of numbers your friend is talking about but if she has any worries tell her to ring the local Health and Enviroment office, she can do this anonomously.

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