(A) The keeping of wild and exotic animals shall be in accordance with O.R.S. Chapter 609.
(B) In addition to all exotic animals, any canine or feline hybrid will be considered as exotic for the purposes of this chapter and shall be subject to all provisions in addition to any state or federal restrictions.
(C) Canine hybrids may be licensed for the purpose of tracking and control, but issuance of a license does not imply that the hybrid is protected from rabies with a vaccination.
(D) Hybrids which have bitten a person or another animal shall be taken into custody and immediately be humanely destroyed and the head submitted for analysis as required by state law.
(E) An owner shall identify whether or not an animal is a hybrid, unless there is other evidence to the contrary such as the breeder of the animals stating that they are a hybrid, or other such proof, to the satisfaction of the Deputy or Sheriff. In the event of a dispute over an animal’s breeding, the safety of the public shall take precedence over the rights of the animal owner.
(F) Hybrids will not be adopted from the animal shelter. They will be humanely destroyed as soon as possible.
(Ord. 524, passed 9-13-2010)