(A) All kennels or catteries shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial or revocation of a license pursuant to §§ 91.025 through 91.030 and the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties and fines provided in § 91.999.
(B) Each kennel or cattery shall comply with the following standards:
(1) Each dog or cat, four months of age or older, must have proof of a valid vaccination against rabies.
(2) Each kennel or cattery license shall apply to up to five dogs or cats and shall require an additional kennel or cattery license for each increment of up to five dogs or cats.
(C) Indoors: animals which are kept primarily indoors shall be provided with wholesome food and clean water, a clean-living environment free of accumulated waste and debris, comfortable temperature and ventilation, and provided veterinary care when needed. If allowed access to outdoors on a temporary basis, the outdoor area shall be kept free of waste and debris and well-drained. Such outdoor area shall comply with all restraint requirements contained in this chapter.
(D) Outdoors: animals which are kept primarily outdoors shall be provided with proper shelter, a clean-living environment free of accumulated waste and debris, supplemental protection from weather extremes, and well-drained. Such outdoor area shall comply with all restraint requirements contained in this chapter.
(E) A kennel for training any dog for guard, sentry, or obedience purposes shall, in addition to the above requirements, be subject to the following:
(1) The area used for training shall be clean, free of accumulated waste and debris, and well-drained.
(2) Outdoor areas where animals are trained for guard or sentry work must be completely enclosed or surrounded by a fence at least eight feet in height, installed at or below ground level, with anti-climbers at the top.
(3) Enclosures and the training area must be locked at all times to prevent unauthorized entry or escape of the animals.
(4) No training shall employ the use of cruelty.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)