(A) Food and Water. All animals shall be fed at least once daily. Water shall be available to the animals at all times. All water and food receptacles shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Food shall be wholesome, palatable, free from contamination, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value shall be prepared with consideration to the age, species, size, condition, and temperament of the animal.
(B) Shelter.
(1) Dogs, Cats and Domestic Pets. Dogs, cats, and other domestic pets shall be provided with access to shelter to allow them to remain dry and protected from cold and wind. Shelter shall be enclosed fully on three sides, roofed, and have a solid floor. The entrance to the shelter shall be flexible to allow the animal's entry and exit, sturdy enough to block entry of wind and rain. It shall be small enough to retain the animal's body heat and large enough to allow the animal to stand and turn comfortably. The enclosure shall be structurally sound and in good repair. Bedding shall be provided. When sunlight is likely to cause overheating or discomfort, sufficient shade (artificial or natural) shall be provided to allow animals to protect themselves from the direct rays of the sun. If shade is provided by the enclosure, allowance shall be made for adequate ventilation.
(2) Livestock. All livestock shall have a shed of reasonable size for the number of livestock to allow them to remain dry, during wet weather and protected from severe chill factors. Such shelter shall have three sides and a roof. It shall be structurally sound and in good repair to protect the livestock from injury. Such shelter will provide minimum space to accommodate all livestock confined within the compound. Either natural or artificial shade is provided by the enclosure, allowance shall be made for adequate ventilation.
(C) Space Requirements. Any animal kept on a chain shall be placed so that the chain cannot become entangled with the chains of other animals or with any other objects. The chain shall be at least three times the length of the animal as measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. The chain shall also be of sufficient length to allow the animal complete access to the shelter at all times. For animals not confined by chains, the enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to maintain physical condition. The animal must be able to make normal postural and social adjustments. There shall be ample room to prevent overcrowding, physical discomfort, or stress.
(D) Confining Animals to Motor Vehicles Prohibited. No animal shall be confined within or on a motor vehicle at any location under such conditions as may endanger the health or well-being of the animal, including but not limited to dangerous temperature, lack of food, water, or attention, or confinement with a dangerous animals. Any animal control or peace officer is authorized to remove any animal from a motor vehicle at any location when he reasonably believes it is confined in violation of this section. Any animal so removed shall be delivered to the animal reclaim center, after such removing of such animal, the officer shall leave a written notice of such removal and delivery, including his name, in a secure, conspicuous location on or within the vehicle. The animal shall be released from the animal reclamation center upon payment of any fines or penalties, the impoundment fee and any accrued boarding fees.
(E) Failure to Comply. A person commits an offense if they fail to comply with any of the provisions of divisions (A) through (D) of this section.
(Ord. 562, passed 9-21-98)