Animal Laws

Hi,

Can anyone help me? I have looked through the animal law threads but want to know if there are changes since it says its from 2002. Could you tell me is there a limit to how many dogs and/or cats each household can have and any certain condtitions that they need to live in ie: caged, fenced area away from your main gates?

I am thinking of getting animals but I am hearing conflicting stories from councils and vets and pet owners, plus I dont want to have to keep a dog in cage, I would want them to be able to roam in my garden freely.

Jen