(A) (1) Every female domesticated animal in heat shall be kept confined to the owner’s property or in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel so that such domesticated animal cannot come in contact with other animals, except for intentional breeding purposes.
(2) Domesticated animals kept outdoors for more than four hours at one time must be provided with a moisture-proof and wind-proof shelter and shade of a size which allows the animal to turn around freely and to easily sit, stand and lie in a normal position and to keep the animal clean, dry and comfortable.
(B) (1) No person, except the owner of a domesticated animal or such owner’s authorized agent, shall willfully open any door or gate on any private premises or unleash any domesticated animals for the purpose of enticing or enabling any domesticated animal to leave such private premises and be at large under this subchapter.
(2) No person shall provoke or mistreat any animal while confined on its owner’s premises.
(2013 Code, § 6-29) (Ord. 9073, passed 6-25-1956; Ord. 12017, passed 4-11-1972; Ord. 12390, passed 1-15-1974; Ord. 14707, passed 3-10-2003) Penalty, § 90.999