You cannot let your pet cat outside unless it is wearing three bells.
City: Cresskill
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Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
A quirky local ordinance requires that all domestic cats wear exactly three bells on their collars when roaming freely outdoors. The law was championed by a local bird-watching society in the mid-20th century to give wild songbirds ample auditory warning of approaching feline predators.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: Cresskill Borough Code § 83-11
Cresskill Animal Control Ordinances
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