Any non-spayed female dog or cat in the state of estrus (heat) shall be confined during such period of time in a house, building, or secure enclosure, and such enclosure shall be so constructed that no other dog or cat from outside such enclosure may gain access to the confined animal, other than as intended for planned breeding. Owners not complying may be ordered by the ACA to remove the animal in heat to a boarding kennel, veterinary hospital, or animal shelter for the duration of estrus. All expenses incurred as a result of such confinement shall be the responsibility of the owner. Failure to comply with the removal order of the ACA shall be a violation of this chapter and the dog or cat may be impounded.
(Ord. 408, passed 2-14-2019)