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§ 51.105 ANIMALS TO BE UNDER CONTROL
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any person to permit any animal owned or harbored by him or her, to run at large. When livestock are running at large, Animal Control or the police shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner as soon as possible. If reasonably possible and feasible, the owner of the livestock shall be notified prior to the actual capture and impoundment of the livestock.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful to own or possess a vicious animal.
   (C)   It shall be unlawful to own or possess an animal that conducts itself in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance.
   (D)   It shall be unlawful to allow a female dog to be exposed during estrus (in season, in heat) so as to attract male dogs. Every female that is in season shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that such female dog cannot come in contact with a male dog except for planned breeding. Females shall not be restrained by tie out, chain, rope, cable, leash, or otherwise restrained and left unattended while in season.
   (E)   Community cats that have been ear-tipped, sterilized, and vaccinated under the Trap-Neuter-Return Program shall not be considered to be running at large under this section.
   (F)   Pursuant to KRS 258.215, a hound or other hunting dog which has been released from confinement for hunting purposes shall be deemed to be under reasonable control of its owner or handler while engaged in or returning from hunting, and, if a hunting dog becomes temporarily lost from a pack or wanders from actual control or sight of its owner or handler, the owner or handler shall not be deemed to be in violation of the provisions of this section as a result of the dog’s having become temporarily lost or having wandered from immediate control or sight of the owner or handler.
(Ord. 02-2020, passed 6-8-20)
§ 51.106 WILD AND EXOTIC ANIMALS
   (A)   It shall be unlawful to sell, own, harbor or keep as a pet, a wild or exotic animal, not indigenous to the United States, unless the animal has been approved for sale or retention by appropriate state and federal governmental agencies and any required permits have been obtained.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful to sell, own, harbor or keep as a pet, a wild animal native to the United States, unless the animal has been approved for sale or retention by appropriate state and federal governmental agencies and any required permits have been obtained.
(Ord. 02-2020, passed 6-8-20)
§ 51.107 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY CAT POPULATION
   (A)   A Trap-Neuter-Return Program will be developed by Animal Services to address the issues presented by feral and other community cats, recognizing that there are caretakers of community cats.
   (B)   A Trap-Neuter-Return Program will permit Animal Services to engage in the trapping of community cats for the purpose of sterilization, vaccination, ear-tipping for easy identification, and providing of other necessary medical care for community cats.
   (C)   A caretaker providing for a community cat(s) may offer certain necessities on a regular/ongoing basis, including, but not limited to: proper nutrition of food and water, and medical care. If medical care is unavailable or too expensive, a caregiver should contact Animal Services for assistance to prevent harm to a community cat.
   (D)   If the requirements of division (C), above, are met, the caretaker is exempt from licensing and other provisions of this chapter that apply to owned cats.
   (E)   Anyone providing necessities to community cats shall adhere to the management standards listed below to reduce reproduction and prevent the attraction of wildlife, vermin, or insects. Failure to adhere to standards shall be deemed a public nuisance.
      (1)   Food must be presented in a container and not thrown on the ground.
      (2)   Uneaten food must be picked up after one (1) hour.
      (3)   Remove your trash and keep the area clean.
      (4)   Encourage cats to stay away from people such as by feeding away from streets and public sidewalks.
      (5)   If providing shelter, ensure that shelters are insulated, blends in with the surrounding, and free of standing water and moisture.
      (6)   Provide rabies vaccinations and spay/neuter services to prevent reproduction or contact Animal Services.
(Ord. 02-2020, passed 6-8-20)
§ 51.108 HUMANE SOCIETIES; STANDARDS AND LICENSING
   (A)   All humane societies in the county shall be governed by the same standards set forth in Article III of this chapter, and shall be subject to any ordinance pertaining to commercial animal establishments.
   (B)   Humane societies shall maintain records on each animal accepted or houses, noting the following:
      (1)   Name and address of previous owner or person turning in the animal;
      (2)   Date received;
      (3)   Condition of the animal and any medical treatment;
      (4)   Date of adoption, redemption or euthanasia;
      (5)   Name and address of new owner.
(Ord. 02-2020, passed 6-8-20)
ARTICLE III. COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS
§ 51.200 DEFINITION
   In addition to the definitions provided in § 51.000, the following definition shall apply to the provisions of this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   “OWNER” or “OPERATOR.” Any person, group of persons, partnership, or any entity owning or operating a commercial animal establishment. This definition does not apply to veterinarians as long as animals on the premise are there for treatment only.
(Ord. 02-2020, passed 6-8-20)
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