{"title":"How many dogs or cats you can keep in Kent","question":"How many dogs or cats can I keep in Kent?","slug":"how-many-pets","place":{"path":"ca/bc/kent","name":"Kent","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"pets-and-wildlife","name":"Pets, animals and wildlife"},"owner":"regional","owner_label":"Regional district","owner_body":{"name":"Fraser Valley Regional District","url":"https://www.fvrd.ca"},"short_answer":"In Kent, a property can have no more than 3 dogs and 3 cats over four months old, within a combined limit of 5 pets. The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) sets this rule. Zoning can allow more, such as a licensed kennel.","aliases":["pet limit kent bc","how many dogs agassiz","how many cats kent","kennel kent bc"],"cost":"Excess pets: FVRD bylaw notice of $100 ($90 if paid early, $110 if paid late).","how_long":"Rules apply at all times.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"FVRD Animal Control","value":"1-844-495-CARE","note":"Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf"},{"title":"District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025) (PDF)","url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"dog-licence","title":"Kent dog licences: fees and how to get one","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/dog-licence/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Kent dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/dog-leash-rules/"},{"slug":"backyard-chickens","title":"Kent backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/backyard-chickens/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Kent bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs","name":"Harrison Hot Springs","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chilliwack","name":"Chilliwack","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/hope","name":"Hope","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/abbotsford","name":"Abbotsford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/how-many-pets/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/how-many-pets/"}],"topic":{"title":"Dog and cat limits in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/how-many-pets/"},"facts":{"dog_limit":{"label":"Dogs allowed","value":"No more than 3 dogs over four months old on a property, within a combined limit of 5 pets.","short":"Max 3 dogs (within 5 pets total)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Part D","quotes":["more than a total of 5 pets consisting of not more than three dogs or not more than three cats over the age of 4 months"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"cat_limit":{"label":"Cats allowed","value":"No more than 3 cats over four months old on a property, within a combined limit of 5 pets.","short":"Max 3 cats (within 5 pets total)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Part D","quotes":["not more than three dogs or not more than three cats over the age of 4 months"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other animal limits","value":"No more than 5 pets in total on any real property. 'Pet' excludes exotic animals, wildlife, livestock and poultry, which have their own rules.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Part D; Part B","quotes":["A person must not keep or allow to be kept on any real property more than a total of 5","any common domesticated animal other than exotic animals, wildlife, livestock or poultry kept within a residence or on real property"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"exceptions":{"label":"Exceptions","value":"The limit does not apply where zoning allows more. Zoning allows a licensed kennel (six or more dogs or cats kept for a fee) in some zones, such as A, RR1, RR2, RR3 and RL, on a lot of at least 0.5 ha (1.2 acres). Animals under four months are not counted.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Part D","quotes":["except as permitted pursuant to applicable zoning or other regulations"]},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","title":"District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025) (PDF)","section":"s. 7.15.1","quotes":["A kennel shall not be permitted on a lot smaller than 0.5ha (1.2 acres) in area.","whatsoever and charges a fee, for certainty, shall specifically include any"]},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","title":"District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025) (PDF)","section":"Definitions","quotes":["where six (6) or more dogs or cats are"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice $100 ($90 early, $110 late) for excess pets.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"FVRD Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1415, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A-3, Animal Control, s. D","quotes":["Excess Pets $100 $90 $110"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013, Part D","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","section":"Title","quotes":["Fraser Valley Regional District Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe FVRD runs animal control in Kent. Its [Animal Control Regulation Bylaw 1206](<https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf>) allows no more than 3 dogs and no more than 3 cats over four months old on a property, and no more than 5 pets in total. Animals under four months old are not counted. \"Pet\" does not include exotic animals, wildlife, livestock or poultry, which have their own rules.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- The limit does not apply where zoning allows more. The [Zoning Bylaw 1219](<https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf>) allows a licensed kennel (six or more dogs or cats kept for a fee) in some zones, such as A, RR1, RR2, RR3 and RL, on a lot of at least 0.5 ha (1.2 acres).\n- Having too many pets is a bylaw notice of $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days, $110 if paid after 28 days).\n- Each dog four months or older also needs a licence. See the dog licence answer.\n- Check which zone your lot is in with the District of Kent planning department at 604-796-2235.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Animal~Control/CONSOLIDATED%20-%20Animal%20Control%20Regulation%20Bylaw%201206,%202013.pdf","title":"FVRD Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1206, 2013 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/kentbc-ca/media/5aefsox2/zoning-bylaw_consolidated-october-6-2025.pdf","title":"District of Kent Zoning Bylaw No. 1219, 2001 (consolidated October 6, 2025) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.fvrd.ca/assets/Government/Documents/Bylaws/Other/CONSOLIDATED%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"FVRD Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1415, 2017 (consolidated) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.kentbc.ca/living-here/bylaw-enforcement/","title":"Bylaw Enforcement, District of Kent","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/how-many-pets/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/how-many-pets.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/how-many-pets.json"}}