(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to allow any animal owned, kept, or harbored by him/her or under his/her charge or control, to injure or destroy any real or personal property of any description belonging to another person. The owner or possessor of any such animal, in addition to the usual judgment upon conviction, may be made to be liable to the person so injured in an amount equal to the value of the damage so sustained.
(B) The owner of any animal is responsible for removing all excreta deposited on public walks, recreation areas or private property, other than the owner's property, by the owner's animal, or deposited as a result of the owner cleaning the animal's cage, pen, or other animal facility.
(C) The owner of every animal is responsible for removing all trash or garbage scattered or removed from its rightful place by the owner's animal, including trash or garbage belonging to the owner.
(D) It shall be the duty of the owner of any dog, cat or other animal which has bitten or attacked a person, or any other person having knowledge of such bite or attack, including physicians, nurses, and veterinarians, to report such act to the humane officer or city police officer.
(E) It shall be the duty of the owner of any animal, and the duty of physicians and veterinarians, to report to the humane officer or city police officer the existence of any animal known or suspected to be suffering from rabies.
(F) No person shall keep, harbor, or maintain any animal or fowl which shall be loud and unusual noises disturb and destroy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
(G) Any person who violates this § 94.09 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be subject to fine of not more than $500 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days for each offense.
(Ord. 647, passed 12-14-21)