The reactions we're seeing on this thread are classic examples of how most get their news from the headlines and don't bother to read the entire article.
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.
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.
Right. They are not going to take away pets. There is an existing pet clause.