(A) Removal of waste material. The owner of any animal which deposits fecal waste on any public place or private property other than that of the owner shall be responsible for the removal of any solid waste material deposited by his or her animal.
(B) Premises to be clean. The owner of any animal or bird shall maintain the premises wherein the animals or birds are kept in a clean and sanitary condition, free from rodents, vermin and disagreeable odors and waste.
(C) Food and water. The owner of any animal or bird shall provide food and water of adequate quality and quantity for animals or birds in accordance with the needs of the animals or birds.
(D) Shelter. The owner of any animal or bird shall provide adequate shelter from the elements for the animal or bird. For those animals or birds which are kept out-of-doors, adequate shelter shall be a structure with a top and enclosed sides, except for an opening large enough for the passage of the animal or bird.
(E) Veterinary care. The owner of any animal or bird shall, when necessary to prevent suffering of the animal or bird, provide veterinary care for the animal or bird.
(F) Impoundment authorized. The animal control officer is hereby authorized to remove from any premises and impound any animal or bird, the owner of which has not complied with any or all of the requirements under this section.
(1990 Code, § 4-20) (Ord. 84-935, passed 2-20-1984) Penalty, see § 90.999
Statutory reference:
Humane Care for Animals Act, see ILCS Ch. 510, Act 70, §§ 1 et seq.