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§ 131.21 CRUELTY.
   No person shall beat, cruelly treat, neglect, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise abuse any animal, or otherwise cause, instigate, permit, or promote combat between animals, including fowl. The definitions set forth in I.C. 35-46-3 et seq. are incorporated herein by reference.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92: Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.22 ABANDONMENT.
   No person shall abandon, or cause to be abandoned, any animal anywhere within Warrick County. The definitions set forth in I.C. 35-46-3 et seq. are incorporated herein by reference.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.23 ANIMALS IN VEHICLES.
   (A)   No animal shall be left unattended in a vehicle when the conditions in said vehicle would constitute a health hazard to the animal.
   (B)   Transportation of animals.
      (1)   Any animal transported in the open bed of a truck while the vehicle is in motion:
         (a)   Shall be tethered by a halter to the two sides of the corners of the bed of the truck closest to the cab, so long as such halter is not secured to said animal's neck; or
         (b)   Shall be contained in a secured travel container so as to prevent injury to the animal.
      (2)   The tailgate of any vehicle transporting an animal in accordance with this section shall be in a secured, closed position.
   (C)   No animal shall be transported in the open bed of a truck during inclement weather. Weather temperatures below 20° Fahrenheit and above 90° Fahrenheit, as well as any other weather condition that would constitute a health hazard to domestic animals, shall be considered "inclement weather" for purposes of this section.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2018-34, passed 12-10-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.24 POISONOUS BAIT; TRAPS.
   (A)   Poisonous bait. No person shall set out any kind of poisonous substance or bait with the intent to do any harm to any domestic animal.
   (B)   Traps.
      (1)   No live-animal traps shall be set during inclement weather or in a location which exposes the trap(s) to direct sunlight. Weather temperatures measuring below 32° Fahrenheit, including wind chill, and above 90° Fahrenheit, including heat index, shall be considered "inclement weather" for the purposes of this section.
      (2)   It shall be unlawful for a person to use, place, set, or cause to be used, placed, or set, any snare, net, or other devise for the purposes of trapping or capturing any animal upon any land or waters located in Warrick County in any manner that does not result in said animal being captured painlessly or killed instantly.
      (3)   It shall be unlawful for a person, having placed a lawful trap, snare, or similar device in Warrick County, to fail to inspect and empty said trap, snare, or device at least once during every 24 hour period in which the trap, snare, or device is in place.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2018-34, passed 12-10-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.25 ANIMALS IN HEAT.
   An animal in heat shall be confined in a secure building, enclosure, or kennel so as to prevent the animal from being a nuisance, except during instances of planned breeding.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.26 KENNEL ENCLOSURES; INSPECTIONS.
   (A)   The primary enclosures for dogs and cats in kennels shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space to allow each dog and/or cat to turn about freely and easily, to stand, and to sit and lie down in a comfortable, normal position. No more than three adult dogs or cats shall be housed in the same primary enclosure. All primary enclosures shall provide appropriate exercise floor space as provided in this chapter.
   (B)   The Animal Control Officer shall have the right to inspect all permanent or mobile kennels, pet shops, grooming shops, and animal welfare organizations, including, without limitation, shelters, rescues, and foster homes, and/or riding schools or stables at any time during normal business hours.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23)
§ 131.27 IDENTIFICATION.
   An owner shall maintain permanent identification for any domestic animal kept as a pet that states the owner's first and last name and a phone number to contact the owner. Said identification may be in the form of one or more of the following:
   (A)   An identification tag affixed to a collar or harness that is securely worn around the animal's neck;
   (B)   A collar with an engraved plate that is securely worn around the animal's neck;
   (C)   A collar that states the necessary information required under this section that is legibly written in permanent marker and which is securely worn around the animal's neck; or
   (D)   A microchip.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
IMPOUNDMENT AND RELINQUISHMENT
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