(A)
A breeder is a person who intentionally causes the breeding of any cat or dog, allows any cat or dog to be available for breeding purposes; and who offers for sale or other compensation any cat (kitten) or dog (puppy).
(B) Such person must purchase a Breeder’s Permit for a fee of $50. The annual permit shall be issued by the City Clerk-Treasurer and the fee of $50 paid to the City Clerk-Treasurer. Said fee shall be deposited into the city’s Bark Park Fund.
(C) And such person shall:
(1) Have a maximum of three unaltered females over the age of six months;
(2) Allow only one litter per year for each unaltered female;
(3) Show evidence of an exercise area on the grounds;
(4) Provide all of the animals with comfortable accommodations allowed for free movement as determined by animal control; and
(5) Not sell, trade, or give away an animal before eight weeks of age.
(Ord. 7-2016-1, passed 8-16-2016; Ord. 8-2017-2, passed 8-29-2017; Ord. 2021-1-2021-3, passed 2-23-2021)