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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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#nj#cats#birds