There is an ordinance in Granite City pertaining to pet ownership. I'm not trying to stir the pot or ruffle feathers but it is out there.
6.16.010 - Restraint required—Dogs.
All dogs shall be kept under restraint.
I don't think everyone is aware of this because there is a section pertaining to a limitation of how many animals may be kept. It's three. Not sure how strict they are about enforcing this but I have seen people with more than three dogs. I personally have no problem with this as long as they are taking care of all of them and keeping them from running the streets. It does pertain to all animals and I think it's a little extreme. What about fish owners? LOL Or hamsters and such? Just three? Not gonna happen.
I looked all this up one time because I had a neighbor who had several dogs and they were not being taken care of, running the streets, etc. I talked to the owners first about it and they didn't seem concerned so I called on them. Hated to do that but at the same time ...... our furry friends deserve to be loved and taken care of as if they are a member of the family. People who don't think/believe that way do not need to have them as far as I'm concerned.