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Councilor outlines ordinance to cap household pets at four to address hoarding
Summary
Alderman Bateman proposed changes to Lincoln’s multi‑pet license to limit households to four dogs/cats and require a state breeder permit for owners seeking more; enforcement would rely on animal control, code enforcement and neighbor complaints and the council said it will return a revised draft at a future meeting.
Mister Bateman introduced a proposed amendment to the city's multi‑pet license at the Committee of the Whole on Nov. 25, saying the city faces an animal hoarding problem with households caring for “10 plus” animals in some cases. The draft would set a limit of four companion animals per household (for example, three…
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