(A) Adequate food. At suitable intervals, not to exceed 24 hours, a quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition for the animal shall be provided. Such foodstuff shall be served in a receptacle, dish or container that is physically clean and in which agents injurious to health have been removed or destroyed to a practical minimum.
(B) Adequate water. A constant access to supply of clean, fresh water shall be provided in a sanitary manner.
(C) Adequate shelter.
(1) A shelter shall be provided which will keep an animal dry, out of the direct path of winds and out of the direct sun and at a temperature level that is healthful for the animal.
(2) The containment area for the animal shall be free of accumulated waste and debris so that the animal shall be free to walk or lie down without coming in contact with any such waste or debris.
(3) A suitable method of draining shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess water or moisture.
(D) Proper restraint, when used. Any dog shall be confined within an enclosed secure area and shall not be allowed outside the enclosed secure area unless securely leashed and under the control of a competent person as defined in § 90.26(A). No person shall permit any dog to be kept on a chain, rope or other type of leash outside the enclosed secure area unless the person is in direct physical control of the leash. No dogs shall be leashed to any inanimate object such as a tree, post, stake, building, vehicle and the like.
(2005 Code, § 6-49) (Ord. passed 11-5-2001; Ord. 2016-09-12, passed 9-26-2016) Penalty, see §
90.99
Editor’s note:
This section shall apply not only to dogs, but all animals similarly kept by an owner