Every owner of an animal within the city shall see that the owner's animal:
(A) Is kept in a clean, sanitary, and healthy manner and is not confined so as to be forced to stand, sit, or lie in its own excrement; and every person maintaining an animal pen or animal run shall keep the run or pen clean and sanitary and free from all refuse. No decaying food, animal waste or any refuse of any kind shall be permitted to remain in such run or pen. Refuse or waste from such pen or run shall, when swept up or collected, be kept in air tight containers until disposed of in accordance with this chapter and any other applicable sections of this code and it shall be unlawful to permit any such refuse to remain uncovered.
(B) Has food that is appropriate for the species in adequate amounts to maintain good health, fresh potable drinking water, shelter, shade from the sun and ventilation, including quarters that are protected from excessive heat and cold and are of sufficient size to permit the animal to exercise and move about freely.
(C) Shall provide reasonable necessary veterinary care, in addition to the required rabies vaccination which shall include recommended vaccinations as required by accepted veterinary standards, and if diseased or injured, or exhibiting symptoms of disease, receives proper care and is segregated from other animals so as to prevent transmittal of the disease.
(Ord. 2014-23, passed 8-28-2014)