Section
Care and Conduct Toward Domestic Animals
91.01 Definitions
91.02 Abandonment of domestic animals
91.03 Humane treatment for domestic animals
91.04 Injuring or killing of domestic animals
91.05 Issuance of citation
91.06 Civil prosecution of violations
Dog Control
91.20 Definitions
91.21 Restraint required
91.22 Duty of all owners to be responsible owners
91.23 Duty of owners to maintain while unattended
91.24 Additional precautions to be taken by owners of dangerous dogs
91.25 Issuance of citation
91.26 Enforcement of restriction on dangerous dogs
91.27 Interference with enforcement
91.28 Custodial liability
91.29 Destruction of impounded dogs; quarantine
91.30 Nuisances
91.99 Penalty
CARE AND CONDUCT TOWARD DOMESTIC ANIMALS
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDON. To leave unattended on public property or on private property wherein the person cited had no ownership or other legal or equitable interest or right.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Cattle, calves, horses, mules, swine, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, poultry, or other birds, and any animal of the bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, porcine, canine, feline, or avian species.
INJURY. Any impairment of physical condition.
REASONABLE CARE. The degree of care that an objectively prudent person, under the circumstances, would render to an animal to prevent injury, to care for injury, or to prevent the death of the animal.
(Ord. 2012-09, passed 11-26-2012)
It shall be unlawful for anyone to abandon any domestic animal upon any public place or upon the property of another.
(Ord. 2012-09, passed 11-26-2012) Penalty, see § 91.99
No owner shall fail to provide his or her animal(s) with proper food and water, proper shelter (where appropriate), and reasonable care to prevent suffering.
(Ord. 2012-09, passed 11-26-2012) Penalty, see § 91.99
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