(A) It shall be unlawful for any person owning, keeping or harboring any animal to fail, refuse or neglect to provide such animal with adequate food, water, shade, shelter, living environment or veterinarian care as may be necessary for diseased or injured animals. Any animal habitually kept outside or repeatedly left unattended outside shall be provided with a structurally sound, moisture-proof and wind-proof shelter large enough to accommodate and keep the animal reasonably clean, dry and comfortable.
(B) ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER, SHADE, SHELTER, LIVING ENVIRONMENT AND CARE shall mean:
(1) Each animal at suitable intervals, at least every 24 hours, receive a quantity of wholesome food sufficient to maintain an adequate level of nutrition for the animal;
(2) Each animal shall at all times have access to an adequate supply of clean, fresh water and such water shall be provided either free flowing or in a receptacle. Snow or ice shall not be considered an acceptable water source. If water pans or dishes are used, such pans or dishes shall have weighted bottoms or be mounted or secured in a manner that prevents tipping; and
(3) Each animal shall have convenient access to adequate shelter throughout the year. Any artificial shelter shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the animal from injury and from the elements, and shall be of sufficient size to permit the animal to enter, stand, turn around and lie down in a natural manner. Any shelter which is not protecting the animal from temperature extremes, or precipitation, or which does not provide adequate ventilation or drainage does not comply with this section. The shelter and any other spaces accessible to the animal and all bedding for the animal shall be maintained in a manner which minimizes the risk to the animal of contracting disease, being injured or becoming infested with parasites.
(1976 Code, § 6-121) (Ord. 1413, passed 4-19-2010) Penalty, see § 90.99