On July 1, 2009, the City of Laguna Wood’s new pet limit regulations will become effective. Individuals cannot keep more than three cats and dogs, no more than two of which can be dogs, in a residence. The Laguna Beach animal shelter, which provides animal licensing services for Laguna Woods, will no longer license more than two dogs per address in the City. There is a “no fee” exception permit process for residents who have more than three pets, or two dogs, when the new regulations take effect.
If you have more than three cats and dogs, or more than two dogs – up to a limit of six animals – you can apply for a “no fee” pet exception permit. The application is simple – just provide the age and a brief description of your pets and photographs. The permit will be good for the life of the animals covered by the permit. Residents with more than six animals will need to obtain a private kennel license from the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92851, (949) 497-3552.
Exception permit applications are available at the Laguna Woods City Hall or by clicking the link below. Once an application has been received and processed, an exception permit will be mailed to the pet owner. Animals covered by a pet limit exception permit are NOT exempt from any other state or local animal regulations.
Residents who exceed the allowed number of pets on July 1, 2009 will have 180 days to apply for an exception permit. The limit does not apply to cats and dogs younger than four months or to temporary fostering. A copy of the permit will be required to license more than two dogs at an address.
Pet Limit Exception Permit Application
