A. All pet shops within the city shall keep and maintain its animals in such a manner as to prevent a nuisance or health hazard to humans and to avoid injury and minimize illness to such animals. Maintenance of said animals shall include:
1. A wholesome adequate diet and potable water consistent with the requirements and habits of the animal's species, type, size, age and condition.
2. Cages, pens and runs designed to provide adequate physical comfort, maintained at a relative state of thermal neutrality, and periodically disinfected to reduce disease pathogens.
B. All animals showing evidence of disease or injury shall be immediately isolated and shall receive treatment by a veterinarian or euthanized by the same. The veterinarian performing such euthanasia shall document the reasons and procedure for the same. Animals showing signs of parasites shall receive appropriate treatment.
C. Any pet shop selling dogs, cats, kittens or puppies, shall provide to the purchaser at the time of sale, written documentation of each animal's origin, including the breeder's name and the state where the animal was born, and the animal's complete health record. Any pet shop selling birds or reptiles with a retail value exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall provide to the purchaser at the time of sale, written documentation of the country or origin of the bird or reptile.
D. Puppies or kittens shall not be offered for sale before eight (8) weeks of age, with the exception of puppies and kittens between six (6) and eight (8) weeks of age that may be sold if they are examined and certified fit for sale by a veterinarian.
E. Any animal control officer or police officer, with proper identification, may enter a pet shop during business hours for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance with this section. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000)