4-384-050 Sanitary requirements.

   All licensed premises shall be kept free and clean of decaying food and filth of any kind and shall be maintained under sanitary conditions at all times. Every person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all local, state and federal laws relating to animal health, sanitation and disease prevention.

(Amend Coun. J. 4-16-97, p. 42588; Amend Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-055 General care standards.

   Every animal care facility, guard dog service, pet shop, grooming facility, humane society, and veterinary hospital shall:

   (a)   provide the animals with potable water, at all times, and adequate nutrition appropriate for the species;

   (b)   provide, at all times, litter pans for cats. The pans shall be cleaned and sanitized as necessary, but not less than once per day; and

   (c)   maintain a record of the name, address, telephone number and emergency contact information of the owner for every animal in its care.

(Amend Coun. J. 4-16-97, p. 42588; Amend Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-060 Animal care facility license – Standards.

   (a)   Every animal care facility that provides day care or boarding for dogs shall:

      (1)   maintain a file for every dog in its care that includes the certificates and verification required in this subsection (a);

      (2)   provide each dog with a cage or separate individual enclosure;

      (3)   require proof of a current city dog license for any dog that is owned by a resident of the city; and

      (4)   obtain from the dog's owner (i) a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies, parvovirus, and bordatella. A veterinary certificate of adequate titer protection issued within the previous 12 months from the date of presentation may be substituted for the distemper and parvovirus vaccinations; and (ii) a current veterinary certificate verifying that the dog is free from intestinal parasites.

   (b)   Every animal care facility that permits dogs to commingle with other dogs shall, at all times that the facility is operating, have a minimum of two trained staff members on site, with a minimum of one trained staff member in constant supervision of the dogs. In the case of a playtime group of dogs consisting of 15 or more dogs, the facility shall have a minimum of three trained staff members on site, with a minimum of two trained staff members in constant supervision of the playtime group; provided that in no instance shall a playtime group shall consist of more than 40 dogs.

   (c)   Every animal care facility shall post a sign in a conspicuous place at the licensed premises setting forth that no dog shall be enrolled in the facility unless the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are met.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-070 Kennels – Standards.

   (a)   Every kennel shall:

      (1)   Obtain from the dog's owner a proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies, parvovirus and bordatella. A veterinary certificate of adequate titer protection issued within the previous 12 months from the date of presentation may be substituted for the distemper and parvovirus vaccinations;

      (2)   Maintain a file for every dog in its care that includes the certificates and verification required in subsection (a) of this section; and

      (3)   Require proof of a current city dog license for any dog that is owned by a resident of the city.

   (b)   No kennel shall board any dog unless the kennel has verified that the dog has had a microchip implanted.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2)

4-384-075 Guard dog services.

   Every guard dog service shall:

   (a)   register with the executive director all guard dogs;

   (b)   use only guard dogs that have had a microchip implanted;

   (c)   use only guard dogs that have a current city dog license and current rabies vaccination tag. The city dog license and rabies vaccination tag shall be worn by the guard dog at all times;

   (d)   use only guard dogs that have been immunized against distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis and parvovirus. A current certificate of the immunizations for every guard dog must be maintained at the licensed premises;

   (e)   transport guard dogs only in a vehicle that is clearly marked to indicate that it transports guard dogs. The vehicle shall be maintained and arranged to ensure maximum ventilation, adequate space, and cleanliness for the comfort and health of the guard dogs transported. The vehicles shall be used only for the transportation of the guard dogs and shall not be used to house guard dogs;

   (f)   ensure that every guard dog is provided with a shelter with adequate space appropriate to the age, size, and weight of the guard dog;

   (g)   ensure that every guard dog is provided with potable water at all times, and adequate nutrition both at the service's premises and at the location where the guard dog is assigned;

   (h)   ensure that the location where the guard dog is assigned has a warning sign posted on the premises in a conspicuous location that includes the guard dog service's name, address, and current twenty-four hour telephone number;

   (i)   notify by mail the fire station and police station closest to the premises where the dog will be on duty. The notification shall be sent by certified or registered mail not more than 15 days before a dog is assigned. If a guard dog service first becomes aware that a dog will be sent on an assignment less than 15 days before the guard dog service will be providing services, the guard dog service shall notify, in person, the fire station and police station closest to the premises where the dog will be on duty of the location of the assignment within 24 hours after becoming aware of the assignment;

   (j)   have each guard dog examined, not less than once in every 12 month period, by a veterinarian, who shall certify the fitness of the guard dog to perform such work. A copy of such certificate shall be filed with the executive director; and

   (k)   keep on its premises a list, current within 24 hours, of all locations where the dogs are assigned in the city.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-080 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3, renumbered § 4-384-080 as § 4-384-160.

4-384-090 Grooming – Sanitation Standards.

   Every person licensed under this chapter that provides grooming for animals shall:

   (a)   have grooming areas that are physically separated from primary animal enclosures, animal food storage areas, and isolation areas;

   (b)   have animal holding or drying areas of adequate space appropriate to the size, weight and species of animal;

   (c)   sanitize all cages, benches, tables, tubs, brushes, combs, clipper blades and other grooming equipment after each animal has been groomed;

   (d)   ensure that all grooming areas, benches, tables, tubs, brushes, combs, clipper blades and other grooming equipment are maintained in good repair; and

   (e)   provide cages that comply with Section 4-384-100.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-100 Cages.

   (a)   All cages or enclosures provided by any licensee shall:

      (1)   be of adequate space appropriate to the age, size, weight and species of animal;

      (2)   be constructed of material that is impervious to urine and water, and able to withstand damage from gnawing and chewing;

      (3)   be constructed of material of sufficient strength and design to confine the animal; and

      (4)   be cleaned and sanitized as necessary, but not less than once per day.

   (b)   Animals housed on wire flooring shall be provided with a rest board, floor mat or similar device.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-130 Inspections.

   The executive director may conduct, or cause to be conducted by an animal control officer or authorized representative, an inspection of any licensee, or anyone required to hold such a licenses, as is necessary to insure compliance with the applicable provisions of this code and any applicable rule or regulation promulgated by the commission. In the case of veterinary hospitals, inspections shall be conducted by a veterinarian, except that no veterinarian shall be designated to inspect a hospital which he owns or at which he is employed.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3)

4-384-135 Enforcement.

   The executive director, or the executive director's designee, the commissioner of business affairs and consumer protection and the department of police are authorized to take action necessary for the effective enforcement of this chapter, including the issuance of citations.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5)

4-384-140 Rules and regulations.

   The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the effective implementation and enforcement of this chapter.

(Added Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81829, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-07, p. 98109, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. V, § 5)