My city has a limit of 3 dogs and 3 cats. I have 2 dogs and 12 cats. We don't have a license law. My cats were here before the law went into effect, so the ones I have are considered "grandfathered". That means I can't add any more even when the ones I have leave.

But since no one has a clue what cats I have, who would know if I add or remove a cat or two? Even I need a check list sometimes.