(A) Any person harboring or maintaining any dog or cat is required to provide adequate shelter for those animals. Adequate shelter for animals shall consist of one of the following:
(1) Inside the residence of the animal's owner.
(2) A shelter that is an enclosed structure of appropriate dimensions for the breed and size of the animal, consisting of 4 sides, a roof, an entryway, a floor, and suitable insulation protecting the animal from the elements. The shelter shall be structurally sound and of solid construction with no cracks, open seams or holes and the entire structure shall be leak-proof.
(B) The shelter shall be maintained as follows:
(1) The shelter shall be maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury.
(2) The shelter shall be free of standing water or mud, and free of accumulated waste and debris.
(3) The shelter shall contain suitable bedding as appropriate to species and suitable for the breed when the outdoor temperature is below 45 degrees unless the shelter is heated.
(4) The shelter shall have adequate ventilation.
(5) The shelter shall be sufficient in size to allow each animal to stand up, turn around, lie down and stretch comfortably.
(C) A structure, including, but not limited to a garage, barn or shed, that is sufficiently insulated and ventilated to protect the animal from exposure to extreme temperatures or, if not sufficiently insulated and ventilated, contains a shelter as provided in the balance of this division that is accessible to the animal.
(D) The areas beneath a car, truck, mobile home or machinery do not qualify as shelter.
(Ord. 2022-02, passed 3-2-2022) Penalty, see § 90.999