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(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
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
(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)
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
The Animal Control Officer, upon reasonable belief that an animal classified as a domestic animal or livestock, as defined herein, is not being provided with adequate food, water, exercise, ventilation, and/or sanitary shelter, or is otherwise being cruelly treated, shall impound the animal and proceed as is provided in §§ 131.30 through 131.34.
(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)
Immediately after impounding any animal as a result of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to enter upon the records of the animal control facility that are kept by the Animal Control Officer for such purposes the date of impounding and a description of the animal impounded. Public notice of the impounding of all animals shall be given by posting one copy of such notice at the animal control facility.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC 2016-10, passed 6-13-16; 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)
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