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POLL: Should the city limit the number of pets in a home?

One of the dogs seized by the Calgary Humane Society from a home in southeast Calgary on May 13, 2013.
One of the dogs seized by the Calgary Humane Society from a home in southeast Calgary on May 13, 2013.

CALGARY- A motion to limit the number of cats and dogs in a household is back on the agenda at city hall.

The motion comes from Ward 13 councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart after more than 30 dogs, many in crates stacked to the ceiling and covered in urine and feces,  were seized from a home in southeast Calgary in May.

Under the motion, there would be exemptions for licensed breeders and kennels.

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The proposal is expected to come up for discussion at city council Monday evening.

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While the motion doesn’t suggest what the limit should be, several other Canadian cities already have pet restrictions in place.

Under a municipal animal bylaw, Torontonians are limited to six animals per household, including a maximum of three dogs.

However, Toronto is looking at amendments to the bylaw and will be holding public consultations in the fall.

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