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The city may establish and maintain a municipal small animal pound or shelter to be conducted and operated by the city.
(A) It shall be the duty of the animal control officer appointed by the city to supervise and control such pound or shelter; to cause same to be kept in a sanitary condition and free from offensive odors, and to provide for adequate wholesome food for animals impounded therein, and to provide careful and humane treatment toward such animals, and to isolate known diseased or dangerous animals.
(B) The animal control officer shall provide for humane destruction of animals when necessary or as provided by this chapter.
(C) (1) The animal control officer may use reasonable effort in the placement of unclaimed animals to the custody of responsible persons. The new owner must have the animal vaccinated and secure a current license.
(2) The city takes no responsibility nor makes any warranties or assumes any liability for the condition of the animal adopted.
(D) The city may, in lieu of or in addition to the establishment and maintenance of a municipal small animal pound, contract with any other governmental body, or an incorporated society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals, for service.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of a dog, cat, horse or other animal to fail to clean up and/or remove as soon as possible any excrement or droppings deposited by said dog, cat, horse or other animal on any real estate whether privately or publicly owned.
(B) This shall apply equally to the owner's property, however an exception shall be granted to farm property or large tracts of land used as riding stables.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any dog, cat, horse or other animal to fail to keep the premises where the animal is kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
Every owner of a dog or cat which is six months of age or over shall obtain a rabies vaccination for the animal. It is unlawful for any owner to have a dog or cat within the city which is six months of age or over, which has not been vaccinated against rabies.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
The owner of any female dog or cat in heat shall confine said female dog or cat in a building which is completely enclosed, or housed in a veterinary hospital or registered kennel, or within the owner's yard enclosed by a fence or other structure having a height of at least 42 inches. Nothing in this provision, however, shall be construed as prohibiting any competent and responsible person from walking said dog or cat with a leash, cord, chain or other similar restraint not more than six feet in length, or from transporting such a dog or cat within a motor vehicle.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022; Am. Ord. 2024-11, passed 11-4-2024) Penalty, see §
90.99
It shall be unlawful, except for a licensed kennel or pet shop, veterinary hospital or animal grooming shop, for an owner to harbor or house on his or her premises more than four cats or four dogs, or a combination of four such animals, over the age of six months.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
The Mayor or the Council, may cause to quarantine all domestic animals if deemed urgent and necessary for the immediate preservation and the public peace, health and safety of property or individuals, by resolution or proclamation according to law.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
(A) The owner of a dog, cat or other animal shall be subject to penalty herein provided if the said animal:
(1) Runs at large contrary to the provisions of § 90.09;
(2) Causes annoyance or disturbances to any person by frequent and habitual barking, howling, yelping, hissing, meowing or fighting;
(3) Defecates on property other than that of the owner;
(4) Defaces, scratches or mars any personal property other than that of the owner of said animal;
(5) Trespasses upon any property where food or drink is sold, unless provided for otherwise under statute; and/or
(6) Violates any provision of this chapter or state law applicable.
(B) No person shall aid or cause any animal, whether owned by such person or not, to escape confinement or impoundment, whether such confinement or impoundment be upon such person's property or that of another, by opening any gate, door or window, by making an opening in any fence, enclosure or structure, or by unleashing such animal.
(C) It shall be the duty of every person owning or having the custody or control of an animal to physically restrain the animal within an enclosure or upon a leash when such animal is left unattended outside. The animal must be restrained so as to prevent the animal from leaving the premises of its owner or from coming in contact with public right-of-way or the property of another. Failure to restrain an animal pursuant to the foregoing shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(D) It shall be prohibited for any person in any manner to interfere with any employee or designated representative of the city, so as to hinder, delay or prevent his or her executing his or her duties in relation to the matters and things contained in this chapter.
(E) It is unlawful for any person owning, controlling or caring for any animal to fail to keep in a clean and sanitary condition the premises and any pen, kennel, shelter, house or person's dwelling or other structure where the animal is at any time kept.
(1) At least once every 24 hours or more often if odors or health problems arise, such person shall pick up any and all feces so as to prevent its accumulation and same shall be properly disposed of. Feces shall be held in water-tight and fly-tight containers pending disposal and shall be disposed of at least once weekly.
(2) The animal and place where the animal is maintained shall also be kept free of obnoxious odors and shall be maintained so as not to attract or permit the harborage or breeding of flies and other insects or rodents or other vermin.
(3) All animal food and water shall be stored and placed for the animal's consumption in such a manner so that it will not become food for rodents and other vermin.
(F) It is unlawful for any owner or other person to abandon, turn loose or leave any animal within the corporate limits of the city or so that the animal may find its way into the corporate limits of the city, or to abandon or leave any animal upon or in any premises unattended for a period in excess of three calendar days. A community cat caregiver returning a community cat to its original location is deemed exempted to this section as part of the trap-neuter-return program.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022; Am. Ord. 2024-11, passed 11-4-2024) Penalty, see §
90.99
If any section, provision or part of this chapter shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
This chapter shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. If any section, provision or part of this chapter shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
IMPOUNDMENT AND QUARANTINE; RABIES
It shall be the duty of every person having knowledge of a dog or cat bite case to report such information to the Chief of Police. It shall also be the duty of every physician or other practitioner to report to the Chief of Police or his or her lawful agent, the names and addresses of persons treated for bites inflicted by animals, together with such other information as will be helpful in rabies control.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
It shall be the duty of every licensed veterinarian to report to the Chief of Police, or his or her lawful agent, his or her diagnosis of any animal observed by him or her where suspicion of rabies is evident.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
(A) It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police or designee, to order the owner of any animal which has bitten or scratched a person or another animal, or any animal suspected of being infected with rabies, to confine such animal for a period of ten calendar days at the municipal animal pound, a veterinary clinic or a registered kennel. The Chief of Police or designee may allow a dog or cat which has bitten or scratched a person or another animal while on the owner's property and which is either provably under six months of age or is properly licensed and has a current certificate of inoculation for rabies, to remain in quarantine for that period on the property of the owner so long as the dog or cat is there confined and out of contact with members of the public or other animals during the quarantine period. Such home quarantine shall not be allowed where there is a reasonable belief that the animal's condition requires observation at a veterinary clinic or where the animal does not remain in quarantine in the manner prescribed by the Chief of Police or designee.
(B) The owner of animals confined or quarantined as stated herein shall pay all impoundment and confinement costs, together with veterinary charges and tests involved.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Ord. 2017-02, passed 2-14-2017; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
(A) It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police or the duly appointed animal control officer of the city, or their lawful agents, to cause to be taken up and impounded any dog, cat or any other animal found to be at large within the city contrary to the provisions of § 90.09.
(B) When a dog, cat or other animal has bitten a person or suspected to have bitten a person and the owner of same refuses to comply with the required confinement as provided by law, such dog, cat or other animal shall be apprehended by police authorities or the animal control officer, and confined as soon as possible under the care of a licensed veterinarian, and the owner shall pay all costs involved with said confinement.
(C) (1) Notice shall be given the owners, if known, of all animals apprehended and impounded by the city. The police authorities or animal control officer shall send notice in not less than 48 hours to the owner. All dogs and cats impounded without a current license, collar or similar identification shall be kept for not less than four calendar days after being impounded unless redeemed by the owner in accordance with this chapter. Dogs and cats with identification attached thereto shall be kept not less than seven calendar days after being impounded unless sooner redeemed by the owner in accordance with this chapter.
(2) All animals that have been impounded and not claimed within the period herein stated may be humanely destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with law.
(D) An owner may redeem an animal by having it immediately vaccinated, if deemed necessary by the city, and by paying the costs of impoundment and any license fees and penalties due. The animal control officer has the authority to release the animal to the owner temporarily for vaccination purposes provided said owner returns immediately and shows evidence of immunization.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
The owner of any dog, cat or other animal shall pay impoundment and confinement costs, pick up and disposal fees to the city. The amounts of the fees and fines shall be established by resolution approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
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