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# Animal Control By-law
Town By-law
This page highlights information contained within Midland's Animal Control By-law, based on frequently asked questions. Please read the full by-law for details.
**By-law Number:** 2024-36
**Last Updated:** 2024
**Purpose:** Prohibits or regulates the keeping of certain animals within Midland.
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## Details
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| By-law # | 2024-36 |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
| Purpose | Prohibits or regulates the keeping of certain animals within Midland. |
*Information specifically applicable to dogs is contained within the Licensing & Control of Dogs By-law.*
## Restrictions
* No more than two cats over the age of 12 weeks can be kept at any one time in a dwelling unit.
* No more than two rabbits can be kept at any one time in a dwelling unit, except upon lands assessed and zoned as farmlands.
* The bylaw contains a list of animals that cannot be kept on any property, as well as a list of animals that can only be kept on lands assessed and zoned as farmlands.
## Feeding of Wildlife
Intentionally feeding a wild animal or leaving food/attractants is not permitted. The by-law outlines specific exceptions to this rule.
## Related Links
Licensing & Control of Dogs By-law