Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Ontario does not have provincial legislation restricting the number of pets an individual can own. There is no province-wide cap on the number of dogs, cats, or other companion animals a person may keep.
However, local municipalities (cities, towns, townships) often enact their own bylaws limiting pet numbers, especially for dogs. These bylaws vary widely—some restrict households to two or three dogs, while others may have different limits for cats or require kennel licenses for multiple animals. Always check your specific municipality's animal control bylaws.
Additionally, responsible ownership considerations—space, care capacity, veterinary costs, and nuisance prevention—should guide practical limits regardless of legal minimums.