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§ 91.068 ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS.
   (A)   All animal welfare groups 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. Facilities shall be subject to inspection by an Animal Control Officer upon his or her request during reasonable hours.
   (B)   Enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes. Floors of buildings, runs, and walls shall be of an impervious material to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting.
   (C)   Building temperature shall be maintained at a comfortable level. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained.
   (D)   Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down, and turn around in a natural position without touching the sides or tops of cages.
   (E)   Cages are to be of material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing.
   (F)   Cage floors of concrete, unless radiantly heated, shall have a resting board or some type of bedding.
   (G)   Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather. Runs shall have an impervious surface.
   (H)   All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry, and in a sanitary condition.
   (I)   Food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
   (J)   All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. Water vessels shall be mounted or secured in a manner that prevents tipping and be of the removable type.
   (K)   All cats four months or older, and all dogs four months or older prior to being sold or adopted must be spayed or neutered, and a valid rabies vaccination. A voucher only may be used when the pet is under the age of four months for a cat, or ferret, or five months for a dog. The animal then must be spayed or neutered within 30 days. Vouchers must be submitted to CAC. A voucher shall be issued when an adopted animal is deemed unable to withstand the surgery by a veterinarian.
   (L)   This provision shall not apply to any animal reclaimed by its owner.
   (M)   Animals accepted which have no known owner must be held for no less than seven days for dogs and puppies and seven working days for cats, kittens, and three for other animals. A photograph of the animal(s) shall be emailed to CAC within 24 hours of taking in any animal. Such photograph shall have printed on it the animal(s) identification number and the date through which it shall be held. Business hours must be sufficient to permit the owner to reclaim the animal. Redemption fees or all fees associated with redemption for such animals cannot exceed those established by this chapter and charged by the CAS.
   (N)   A record must be kept on each animal accepted or housed, noting the following:
      (1)   Name and address of previous owner or person turning in the animal.
      (2)   Date received.
      (3)   Condition and medical treatment.
      (4)   Date animal was surgically altered, and name of veterinarian.
      (5)   Date sold, adopted, or destroyed.
      (6)   Name and address of new owner.
   (O)   Failure to keep such records and/or failure to release said records to authorized personnel of CAC shall be grounds for issuance of a citation to the person and/or revocation of any license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)
§ 91.069 ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES.
   (A)   All operators and owners of animal-drawn vehicles shall, in addition to other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties and fines provided in § 91.999. Facilities shall be subject to inspection by an Animal Control Officer upon his or her request during reasonable hours.
   (B)   All animals shall be provided daily with food and water, free from contamination. Such food shall be wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
   (C)   Shelter. All buildings and sheds used for stabling animals shall be:
      (1)   Well-lit and ventilated and provide adequate protection from the weather;
      (2)   Kept clean and in good repair at all times, and manure and urine shall be removed therefrom daily;
      (3)   Any enclosures where animals are kept shall be graded and raked so as to keep the surface reasonably dry; and
      (4)   Clean bedding must be provided.
   (D)   Flies and other insects must be controlled through general sanitation and necessary means.
   (E)   All animals used for carriage horse tours must weigh at least 800 pounds and be considered in generally good health. Any owner or operator of an animal-drawn vehicle who desires to use an animal for this purpose which does not weigh 800 pounds must apply to the CAC's for approval in writing prior to such use.
   (F)   Animals exhibiting the following shall be deemed unfit for work:
      (1)   Sores or abrasions caused or likely to be irritated by the bearing of services, girth, harnesses, or bridles, unless padding could be utilized.
      (2)   Serious injury or illness.
      (3)   Obvious signs of emaciation, malnutrition, lameness, or exhaustion.
   (G)   Animals requiring veterinary care shall not be moved, ridden, or driven, except for the purpose of humane keeping, pasturing, or obtaining medical care.
   (H)   Animals shall be properly shod, and the hooves shall be kept trimmed.
   (I)   Animals shall be kept clean, particularly in the areas in contact with harness or other tack.
   (J)   Animals shall not be worked more than two hours without being given a total of 30 minutes rest. The maximum working period for anyone animal shall be ten hours out of every 24 hours.
   (K)   Animals shall not be worked when the temperature at the work place reaches or exceeds 95°F. Animals which are on heat stress-preventive treatment which has been prescribed by a veterinarian may be worked while under such treatment on contracts entered into prior to the beginning of such treatment.
   (L)   The speed at which any animal is driven shall not exceed a slow trot.
   (M)   No animal shall be overridden or driven to result in overheating or exhaustion.
   (N)   Animals shall be provided water at the loading site and on routes at all times they are working.
   (O)   All harnesses and bridles shall be kept oiled and cleaned and in good repair.
   (P)   Carriages must be kept properly lubricated, and wheels must spin freely.
   (Q)   CAC may order a quarantine on the entire premises where the animals are being stabled or any part thereof or on any particular animal for any of the following reasons:
      (1)   Excessive parasitism, diagnosed by a veterinarian, which would cause the animal to be unfit to be ridden or driven.
      (2)   General malnutrition, as diagnosed by a veterinarian.
      (3)   Presence of suspicion of contagious or transmittable disease, as diagnosed by a veterinarian.
      (4)   Owners and operators of animal-drawn vehicles shall not permit unsanitary conditions to be present on any town route, animal rest area, or any area where the animals are kept. All such areas shall be kept clean and free of conditions which might harbor or be conducive to the breeding of insects or rodents.
   (R)   No animal shall be made to perform by means of any prod, stick, electrical shock, physical force, or by causing pain or discomfort. Any whip or riding crop must be used so as not to cause injury to the animal.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)
§ 91.070 THEATRICAL EXHIBITIONS.
   (A)   All theatrical exhibitions as defined herein shall, in addition to other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Facilities shall be subject to inspection by an Animal Control Officer upon his or her request during reasonable hours.
   (B)   Animal quarters shall be of sufficient size to allow each animal to stand up, lie down, and turn around in a natural position without touching the sides or top or any other animal or waste.
   (C)   Each enclosure shall maintain a comfortable and healthful temperature level as well as adequate ventilation.
   (D)   The enclosure, performance, or exhibit area shall include a barrier located in such a manner as to prevent the public from coming in contact with the animal. Exempted from this division (D) are pony rides that has a license as required by § 91.025, and has been granted authorization by CAC, petting zoos containing only domestic pets as defined herein, and exhibitions sanctioned by the Indiana Department of Agriculture.
   (E)   No animal shall be made to perform by means of any prod, stick, electrical shock, chemical or physical force, or by causing pain or discomfort. Any whip or riding crop must be used so as not to cause injury to the animal.
   (F)   No animal shall be caused to fight, wrestle, or be physically matched against any other animal or person.
   (G)   No animal shall perform or be displayed in any dangerous situation, such situation presenting the danger of physical injury to the animal or person.
   (H)   CAC must be notified of all displays or performances, including date, time, and exact location at least 48 working hours in advance of a display or performance.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)
§ 91.071 ELEPHANT RIDES.
   No person, firm, or corporation shall possess or use elephants for rides in a circus or otherwise.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)
§ 91.072 BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERIES.
   (A)   All boarding 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 of this chapter. Facilities shall be subject to inspection by an Animal Control Officer upon his or her request during reasonable hours.
   (B)   Indoor enclosures (cages, kennels, or runs) shall be provided for each animal housed. These enclosures shall be constructed of an impervious material. Floors shall be metal, fiberglass, concrete, or covered throughout with a minimum of three inches of gravel. Enclosures must be cleaned daily with a disinfectant, cleanser, or chlorine bleach. Cleaning materials must be present at the time of any inspection in amounts sufficient to clean the entire facility. Animals must be removed from enclosures during cleaning.
   (C)   Building temperature shall be maintained at a comfortable level. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained by means of windows, doors, vents, and fans.
   (D)   Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down, and turn around in a natural position without touching the sides or top of the enclosure. If additional space is not provided, either indoor or outdoor, then this enclosure must provide an adequate exercise area.
   (E)   Beds or resting benches shall be constructed of an impervious material.
   (F)   Outdoor runs or enclosures may be provided in addition to the indoor enclosures. These outdoor enclosures may be separated or attached to the indoor enclosures. They shall be constructed of an impervious material with floors as in division (A) of this section.
   (G)   All enclosures shall be kept clean and dry.
   (H)   All enclosures shall provide protection from the weather.
   (I)   The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
   (J)   All animals shall have fresh water available at all times, except as part of a veterinary treatment regimen. Water vessels shall be mounted or secure in a manner that prevents tipping and be of the removable type, except in areas where animals are kept for medical recuperative purposes.
   (K)   Veterinary care shall be provided to maintain good health and general welfare and to prevent suffering. All costs for such care will be paid for by the boarding kennel or cattery and reimbursed by the owner of the puppy, dog, cat, or kitten unless such care is the result of negligent action or inaction of the owner of the boarding kennel or cattery.
   (L)   Animals over the age of four months which are boarded must have proof of a rabies vaccination.
   (M)   The provisions of this section shall not apply to any office of veterinary medicine that does not advertise boarding services. Further, nothing herein shall be construed as granting authority to CAC to inspect, license or regulate any aspect of veterinary medicine. The provisions of this section shall apply solely to the inspection, licensing and regulation of boarding services offered or advertised by offices of veterinary medicine unrelated to the medical diagnosis or treatment of an animal.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)
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