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ADEQUATE SHELTER, SPACE, FOOD AND WATER
§ 90.040 ADEQUATE SHELTER, SPACE, FOOD AND WATER TO BE PROVIDED.
   It is not considered animal cruelty to house an animal outdoors. However, all animals must be provided adequate food, a constant supply of clean water and adequate shelter from the weather at all times and medical care when needed to prevent suffering.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006) Penalty, see § 90.999
§ 90.041 ADEQUATE SHELTER.
   (A)   Shelter for animals must be appropriate for the species; accessible to each animal and large enough to allow each animal to sit, stand and lie in a normal manner, and to turn around freely; provide adequate protection from the sun, wind, rain or snow.
   (B)   The space must be reasonably free from standing water, accumulated waste, sharp objects and debris.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006) Penalty, see § 90.999
§ 90.042 ADEQUATE FOOD AND WATER.
   All animals shall have potable (as defined in this chapter) drinking water and be provided with food that is nutritional for the species; both in adequate amount to maintain good health.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006)
§ 90.043 NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE.
   All animals shall be provided with necessary medical care in addition to a rabies vaccination as required by law.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006)
NEGLECT OR ABANDONMENT
§ 90.055 NEGLECT.
   Any animal owner or keeper who fails to provide proper drink, food, space and shelter, sanitary conditions, necessary veterinary care and who causes his or her animal(s) unnecessary suffering shall be deemed in violation of this section.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006) Penalty, see § 90.999
§ 90.056 ABANDONMENT.
   Owners and keepers of companion animals and livestock will ensure continuity of care for their animals. No person shall abandon or cause to be abandoned any animal anywhere within the county in any public or private place, way or building.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006) Penalty, see § 90.999
ANIMAL EXCREMENT
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