(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any animal owned or harbored by him, to run at large, with the exception of ear-tipped community cats. When livestock are running at large, Animal Control or the Law Enforcement Officer shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner as soon as possible. If reasonably possible and feasible, the owner of the livestock shall be notified prior to the actual capture and impoundment of the livestock.
(B) It shall be unlawful to own or possess a vicious animal.
(C) It shall be unlawful to own or possess an animal that conducts itself in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance.
(D) It shall be unlawful to allow a female dog to be exposed during estrus (in season, in heat) so as to attract male dogs. Every female that is in season (in heat, estrus) shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that such female dog cannot come in contact with a male dog except for planned breeding.
(Ord. 840.5, passed 2-28-95; Am. Ord. 07-96-02, passed 7-30-96; Am. Ord. 03-13, passed 5-20-03; Am. Ord. 2016-19, passed 9-6-16) Penalty, see § 91.99
Statutory reference:
Confinement and control of dogs at night, see KRS 258.265
Confinement of female dogs in heat, see KRS 285.255