Bloomington adopts pet limit ordinance

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) - The Bloomington City Council approved a change the city's animal code Monday night.

The new ordinance limits the number of cats and dogs a resident can own to 19.

The legislature's fight in the last session over puppy mills inspired the campaign. The state's puppy mill bill said local governments could also regulate animals. But, the deadline is December 31.

The proposed changes included guidelines for pet stores to reveal the history of the animals they sell, restrictions on how pets may be housed and a limit of 19 animals per household.