A. It is unlawful for a person to fail, refuse or neglect to provide any animal in his charge or custody such care and husbandry as to maintain the good health and well being of the animal. Such care and husbandry shall include, but not be limited to, adequate food appropriate to species, potable water, adequate living area, professional veterinary care and necessary grooming to maintain good health and protection from extreme weather elements. Animals shall be provided adequate space to prevent overcrowding and to maintain normal exercise according to species, size and temperament.
1. First time welfare check, owner is given a warning citation with a specific time to correct the problems given by the officer.
2. Second welfare check, if conditions have not been corrected, owner will be given a second warning with a specific time given by the officer to correct the problem.
3. Third welfare check, if conditions have still not been corrected the animal will be seized by an animal control officer and the disposition of the animal will be in accordance with section 5-3-9 of this chapter.
B. Any animal habitually kept outside shall be provided with a structurally sound, weatherproof enclosure, large enough to accommodate the animal and to provide proper ventilation, temperature and sufficient shade.
C. For livestock, it is unlawful for a person to fail, refuse and/or neglect to provide any livestock in his charge or custody with such care and husbandry as to maintain the good health and well being of the animal. Such care and husbandry shall include, but not be limited to, nutritious food in sufficient quantity provided daily, fresh clean potable water available at all times, clean adequate space, necessary veterinary care, necessary hoof care, and a proper shelter or protection from weather. (Ord. 2017-10, 12-12-2017)