(A) It is unlawful for any person in charge of any animal to fail, refuse or neglect to provide such animal with food, potable water, shade or shelter, or to cruelly or unnecessarily expose any such animal in hot, stormy, cold or inclement weather, or to carry any such animal in or upon any vehicle in a cruel or inhumane manner.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SHADE. Protection from the direct rays of the sun during the months of June through September.
SHELTER. As it applies to dogs, a moisture-proof structure of suitable size to accommodate the dog and allow retention of body heat, made of durable material with a solid floor raised at least two inches from the ground, and with the entrance covered by a flexible, wind-proof material. Such structure shall be provided with a sufficient quantity of suitable bedding to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness.
(Ord. 2011-17, passed 10-10-2011) Penalty, see § 10.99