(A) All owners of animals shall see that their animal is:
(1) Kept in a clean, healthy and sanitary manner so that the animal is not to be forced to sit or lay in its own excrement;
(2) Adequately fed, watered and sheltered, where:
(a) A shelter shall have adequate ventilation from excessive heat and protection from cold; and
(b) Each living area for an animal shall be of adequate size to provide room for sufficient exercise for said animal(s).
(3) On a tethered leash, shall have at least 15 feet in length for movement, and the weight of said leash shall be strong enough to confine said animal yet allow free movement;
(4) Protected against abuse or mistreatment and separated from other animals that might cause harm to each other;
(5) Properly cared for by a certified veterinarian should it become sick, diseased or injured;
(6) Separated from other animals should it become diseased, sick, ill or vicious; and
(7) Maintained in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations respecting animal care or control as provided by the Department of Public Safety.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to beat, starve or otherwise mistreat any animal. Failure to comply with any requirement of division (A) above shall be deemed mistreatment of the animal.
(Ord. 1929-1, passed 9-9-; Ord. 1972-08, passed 10-16-1972; Ord. 1991-04, passed 5-6-1991; Ord. 97-01, passed 5-5-1997; Ord. 99-02, passed 6-7-1999) Penalty, see § 91.999