(A) Animal hoarding is a complex and intricate public health and community issue. Its effects are far reaching and encompass mental health, animal welfare and public safety concerns.
(B) The following criteria are used to define animal hoarding:
(1) More than the typical number of companion animals;
(2) Inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter and veterinary care, with this neglect often resulting in starvation, illness and death; and
(3) Denial of the inability to provide this minimum care and the impact of that failure on the animals, the household and human occupants of the dwelling.
(C) The following shall be prohibited:
(1) Possessing over 12 companion animals;
(2) Failing to provide necessary nutrition to the companion animals;
(3) Failing to shelter the companion animals in a sanitary environment;
(4) Failing to provide necessary veterinary care to the companion animals; and
(5) Displaying a disregard for conditions under which the companion animals are living.
(Ord. 995, passed 8-22-2017) Penalty, see § 90.999