An applicant for a multiple-pet license shall consent to the inspection of the premises where his animals are kept or maintained. Such inspection shall be performed upon receipt of a citizen's complaint that is not anonymous. Annual inspections may be required for multiple-pet owners where an inspection has shown marginally acceptable standards. Such inspection may be performed by Macon County Animal Control. Failure to comply with a request for inspection is a violation of this chapter. Holders of multiple-pet licenses shall conform to the following requirements:
(A) All dogs and/or cats over four months of age must be inoculated against rabies and registered pursuant to this chapter.
(B) All dogs and/or cats must be provided with a fresh water daily, sufficient food to maintain acceptable body weight, proper shelter, protection from the weather and sufficient veterinary care to prevent suffering.
(C) If the dogs and/or cats are kept or maintained within a structure or building, such building shall:
(1) Be cleaned of feces and urine on a daily basis;
(2) Not constitute a nuisance or danger to the health or welfare of its inhabitants nor surrounding residents; and
(3) Be well ventilated and maintain appropriate temperature (follow USDA guidelines) to prevent suffering.
(D) The dogs and/or cats shall be prevented from running at large.
(E) The dogs and/or cats shall be prevented from causing a nuisance pursuant to county ordinance.
(F) The owner's property shall be kept free of all feces and urine to prevent its accumulation from constituting a health hazard or an odorous nuisance.
(G) The applicant shall not have been convicted of or received supervision or conditional discharge through an agreement with the States Attorney's Office of any violation of the Animal Control or Humane Care for Animals Act within the previous two years from the date of application.
(H) The owner shall immediately notify the Animal Control Administrator of any change in the animals governed by the multiple-pet license including the rabies vaccination and registration required pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. O-67-6-07, passed 4-9-2009)