The following rules and requirements apply to all animals kept within the town:
(A) All dogs and cats must be under the physical control of the owner or attendant by leash when off the owner’s property;
(B) All animal excrement must be removed immediately when on public property (such as parks) and rights-of-way (such as sidewalks and greenways between the sidewalk and the street) or on the property of another;
(C) When restraining an animal on the owner’s property, it is unlawful to use a rope, chain or cord fastened directly to the animal’s neck, nor may a choker chain be used for tethering an animal. Animals that must be tied must have a collar or harness made of nylon or leather. The tying device shall be attached to the collar or harness with a swivel device on the anchor and collar end to prevent tangling. The animal must not be able to leave the owner’s property while restrained;
(D) An animal, while tethered outside, must have access to proper shelter at all times. All indoor and outdoor animal enclosures, including pens, fenced areas, and areas in which an animal is tied, fastened, hitched, leashed, enclosed or confined, shall be kept in a sanitary condition. Persons responsible for an animal shall regularly, and more frequently if necessary, clean and maintain all animal enclosures and areas of animal contact to prevent odor, health and sanitation issues. In addition, the animal and its shelter must be located on dry ground that is mud free. The shelter must be designed to specifically shelter an animal, with a roof and three sides free of leaks and openings to the wind and rain, and a fourth side allowing access that is protected from the elements;
(E) Animals shall be provided with water and food that is nutritional for the species in adequate amounts and appropriate intervals to maintain good health;
(F) No person shall allow his or her animal to bark, yelp, whine, howl or make sounds common to its species in excess, continuously for 15 minutes;
(G) No person shall abandon his or her animal or cause his or her animal to be abandoned at any public or private premises, structure, yard or other location; and
(H) An animal cannot be left unattended in a vehicle when the conditions in that vehicle would pose a health hazard to the animal.
(Ord. 2019-1, passed 2-12-2019) Penalty, see § 91.99