A Colorado city plans to seize residents’ pet cats and dogs in a bid to limit the number of animals allowed in households. 

On August 1, pet owners in Northglenn – about 40 minutes outside of Denver – will not be allowed to have more than four cats, dogs, or a combination of the two ‘totaling no more than four.’

The new pet ordinance was recently approved by the city council ‘at the request of residents and after extensive research and discussion,’ the city said. 

The restriction was introduced after concerned residents complained of ‘excessive noise and waste caused by a high number of pets in some neighborhoods.’

Any residents who currently own more pets than allowed can apply for a ‘previously owned pet exception’ before the ordinance comes into effect. 

If the application is filled out before that date, Northglenn citizens will be allowed to keep their ‘existing pets.’

Residents have to specify their pet’s name, age, sex, breed and date they were brought into the home in the application. 

If locals do not disclose this information and have more than the allowed number of pets in their home, the city will take ‘enforcement action,’ which includes ‘a potential court order requiring pet removal.’

On August 1, pet owners in Northglenn, Colorado will not be allowed to have more than four cats, dogs, or a combination of the two 'totaling no more than four'. (Pictured: Stock image of a cat and dog)

On August 1, pet owners in Northglenn, Colorado will not be allowed to have more than four cats, dogs, or a combination of the two ‘totaling no more than four’. (Pictured: Stock image of a cat and dog) 

If locals do not disclose this information and have more than the allowed number of pets in their home, the city will take 'enforcement action,' which includes 'a potential court order requiring pet removal.' (Pictured: Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty)

If locals do not disclose this information and have more than the allowed number of pets in their home, the city will take ‘enforcement action,’ which includes ‘a potential court order requiring pet removal.’ (Pictured: Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty)

‘Our goal is to work with residents to ensure compliance through education and outreach before any enforcement action is taken,’ the city stated. 

‘Pets bring joy and companionship to our lives, but they also come with responsibilities. By establishing reasonable pet limits, we aim to ensure that everyone living in Northglenn, both pet owners and non-pet owners, can enjoy their homes and neighborhoods.

‘Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we implement this new ordinance.’

Although there is not a statewide law limiting the number of pets allowed in a household, multiple cities surrounding Northglenn already have this ban in place.

Prior to this announcement, Northglenn was the only city in Adams County that did not have ‘long-standing pet regulations’ in place, the city said. 

Residents quickly reacted to the news, which left many furious. 

‘I guess Northglenn is slowly progressing into becoming Russia since soon we’ll only be able to have a certain number of pets,’ a user said.

‘What’s next? Can only have one TV and one car in one household?’

Prior to this announcement, Northglenn was the only city in Adam County that did not have 'long-standing pet regulations' in place, the city said. (Pictured: Aerial image of Northglenn)

Prior to this announcement, Northglenn was the only city in Adam County that did not have ‘long-standing pet regulations’ in place, the city said. (Pictured: Aerial image of Northglenn)

Other cities and towns across the nations have pet ordinances on dogs and cats. (Pictured: File photo of golden retriever puppy)

Other cities and towns across the nations have pet ordinances on dogs and cats. (Pictured: File photo of golden retriever puppy)

Another person simply wrote: ‘No way!!!’ 

Other cities and towns across the nation have pet ordinances in place for dogs and cats. 

New Jersey does not have a statewide law, but certain towns, including Rahway and Hawthorne, place pet limits on residents. 

People in those towns are allowed to have no more than three dogs or cats, according to World Population Review. 

Similarly, North Carolina does not have a state pet ordinance, but in certain areas only one to three dogs or cats are allowed per household, data showed. 

While many states leave it up to the cities and towns to decide, some, including California do not. 

In the Golden State, each household is allowed to have four dogs or cats, and they have to be older than four months. 

In Rhode Island, residents are allowed to own up to three adult dogs, as well as three adult cats per residence, according to the City of Providence. 

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