(A) A WOLF/DOG HYBRID is defined as any cross-breed resulting from the mating of a domesticated dog and a wolf, coyote, jackal or dingo or resulting from the mating of any wolf/dog hybrid and another wolf/dog hybrid or a domesticated dog. As used herein:
(1) The term CANINE ANIMAL includes all members of the family canidae except foxes.
(2) The term DOMESTICATED DOG means canis familiaris.
(3) The term WOLF includes both canis lupus and canis niger.
(4) The term COYOTE means canis latrans.
(5) The term JACKAL mean canis aurens.
(6) The term DINGO means canis dingo.
(B) No person shall harbor, keep or maintain within the village any wolf/dog hybrid, which has not been registered pursuant to § 92.41 on or before January 31, 2003. This prohibition shall not apply to animals being transported through the village limits within a one-hour period of time. A pup born to a female wolf/dog hybrid so registered shall be removed from the village before it has reached the age of five months. Wolf/dog hybrids permitted in the village shall be confined as set forth below.
(C) Whenever any person is charge with harboring, keeping or maintaining a wolf/dog hybrid in the village which has not been registered on or before January 31, 2003, that person shall, to the satisfaction of the court, remove said animal from the village until a trial on the citation. If the animal has not been so removed within 48 hours of the service of the citation, the animal may be impounded as directed by the Police Department until the trial on the citation. In that case, the owner of any such animal shall pay all expenses incurred due to impoundment, including but not limited to the cost of shelter, food, handling and veterinary care. If it is determined by plea or trial that the animal is a wolf/dog hybrid not registered pursuant to § 92.41 on or before January 31, 2003, it shall be removed from and not returned to the village.
(D) The owner of any wolf/dog hybrid permitted to be kept in the village, and the owner of any property on which such wolf/dog hybrid is kept, shall see that the animal is at all times confined according to the minimum requirements of this section.
(E) A wolf/dog hybrid may be kept only in enclosures that meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) The first enclosure shall be constructed of not less than nine-gauge galvanized chain link fencing, with mesh openings not greater than two inches, which shall be securely anchored by stainless steel or copper rings, placed at intervals not greater than six inches apart, to a poured concrete base as described herein. Such enclosure shall be not less than 500 square feet in area, plus 250 square feet for each additional canine animal kept therein. Such enclosure shall be the location in which any wolf/dog hybrid is primarily kept.
(2) The first enclosure shall extend to a height of not less than eight feet and shall be surrounded from ground level to a height of not less than four feet by 1/4-inch galvanized mesh screening.
(3) The first enclosure shall have a full top, which shall also be constructed of not less than nine-gauge chain link fencing with mesh openings not greater than two inches, and which shall be securely anchored to the sides of the enclosure. The entire base of the first enclosure shall be poured concrete slab floor at least four inches thick.
(4) The second enclosure shall consist of a securely anchored fence at least six feet in height, which shall entirely surround the first enclosure, and no part of which shall be nearer than six feet from any part of the first enclosure. Said fence shall be a vision barrier fence, no more than 5% open for through vision, except, however, that the portion of the fence facing the dwelling of the owner of the animals or of the property on which they are kept shall be constructed of not less than nine-gauge chain link fencing, to provide for observation of the animals. If any portion of the fencing is made of wood, the finished or painted side thereof shall face outward from the first enclosure.
(5) Both enclosures shall be kept locked with case hardened locks at all times when an animal is unattended by an adult. The first (innermost) enclosure shall have double entrance gates or doors situated and constructed in such a fashion as to prevent an animal from escaping past an open gate or door. The gates or doors providing access to the first (innermost) enclosure shall be spring-loaded, so as to shut of their own accord behind anyone entering that enclosure.
(6) Within the first enclosure, shelter shall be proved adequate to protect the animals confined against weather extremes. The first enclosure shall be regularly cleaned to remove excreta and other waste materials, dirt and trash, in a manner adequate to minimize health hazards and avoid offensive odors.
(7) The above-described enclosures shall be located in the rear yard of any property on which a wolf/dog hybrid is kept.
(F) A wolf/dog hybrid may be transported only if confined in a secure, locked container, covered with 1/4-inch galvanized fine mesh screen. This division shall not prohibit the walking of the animals, provided they are muzzled and restrained by a leather lead, at least one inch in diameter and not exceeding three feet in length, attached to a metal choker-type collar, under the control of an adult. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the wolf/dog hybrid or unduly interfere with its vision or respiration, but will prevent it from biting any person or animal.
(G) To insure compliance with this section, any person possessing any registration papers, certificate, advertisement or other written evidence relating to the bloodlines or ownership of a canine animal found with the village shall produce the same for inspection on demand of any law enforcement, conservation, or public health officer, or court.
(H) No person shall own, harbor or keep in his/her possession on any one parcel of property more than three wolf/dog hybrids over five months of age at any one time, nor shall any person retain a litter or portion of a litter of wolf/dog hybrids longer than five months.
(I) No person shall willfully or negligently release or abandon a wolf/dog hybrid as defined herein within the village.
(`99 Code, § 5.03) (Ord. 75, passed 3-2-90; Am. Ord. 92, passed 1-8-04) Penalty, see § 92.99