San Jose, California

7.20.520 – License required.

A. It is unlawful of any person to own, maintain, or board any adult dog or adult cat that has not been licensed pursuant to the provisions of this part, except that a license is not required for a dog or cat owned, maintained by, or under the control of a nonresident of the city which is kept in the city for thirty (30) or fewer days in any twelve (12) month period.

7.20.540 – License fees.

C. A reduced license fee may be imposed for a dog or cat that has been spayed or neutered. A certificate from a veterinarian duly licensed by the State of California certifying that a dog or cat has been spayed or neutered, cannot be spayed or neutered for health reasons, or is incapable of breeding must be submitted to the administrator before a license for that dog or cat is issued at the reduced fee.

7.40.020 – Maximum number of dogs, cats, or litters.

D. No person may allow the parturition and rearing of more than one (1) litter from all dogs and cats on any premises, including a dwelling unit, in any consecutive twelve-month period except under the following circumstances:

1. A premise maintained by a veterinarian licensed by the State of California for the practice of veterinary medicine;

2. A private kennel, commercial kennel, pet shop, animal menagerie, or animal shelter in possession of a valid permit from the administrator; or

3. A premise maintained by an animal rescuer with a valid registration pursuant to Section 7.60.300 for that location.