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(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
(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)
(A) Redemption period. Any animal, including livestock, that is not redeemed by its owner within six days after the posting of such notice shall immediately become the property of Warrick County Animal Control and be subject to disposition by the Warrick County Animal Control, or its designee, in accordance with § 131.33 below.
(B) Except as otherwise provided, the owner of any impounded animal, including livestock, may redeem said impounded animal prior to the expiration of the redemption period by meeting the following requirements:
(1) The owner must be 18 years or older;
(2) Paying the sum of $15 for each day said animal has been impounded, up to and including the day of redemption. Impoundment fees may be modified by Warrick County Animal Control, from time to time, according to its discretion;
(3) Paying to vaccinate the animal for rabies, if needed;
(4) Paying any expenses associated with the implantation of a microchip in any animal, excluding pocket pets or livestock; and
(5) Paying any expenses provided to the animal for adequate housing, food, medicine, and/or reasonable and necessary veterinary care.
(C) After an animal's third impoundment, excluding pocket pets and livestock, owner of said animal shall pay any expenses to spay or neuter said animal. Fees and expenses payable for the spaying and neutering of an animal under this section are determinable by Warrick County Animal Control and may be modified from time to time.
(D) Upon an animal's fourth impoundment, or upon the impoundment of an animal belonging to the same owner who, in the aggregate, has had one or more animals impounded by Warrick County Animal Control no less than three times during the immediately preceding two years, said impounded animal becomes the property of Warrick County Animal Control and shall not be redeemable by the owner. By way of example only, if, within a two year period, one animal belonging to an owner is impounded three times, and a second animal belonging to the same owner is subsequently impounded within two years of the initial impoundment of the first animal, then upon the second animal's impoundment, said animal becomes the property of Warrick County Animal Control and shall not be redeemable by the owner.
(E) An owner's attempted sale or other disposition of an animal that is impounded at the animal control facility does not affect the application of this chapter.
(F) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, prior to Warrick County Animal Control releasing an animal to a person under this chapter, Warrick County Animal Control, in its sole and absolute discretion, may require said animal to be implanted with a microchip at the expense of the person seeking the animal's release. Fees and costs associated with implanting a microchip in an animal for purposes of identification are to be determined by Warrick County Animal Control and may be modified from time to time, according to its discretion.
(G) An owner in violation of this chapter shall not be permitted to redeem a dog determined to be a dangerous dog pursuant to § 131.12.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2003-15, passed 7-16- 03; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2018-34, 12-10-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-19, passed 4-26-21; Am. BC Ord. 2021- 35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
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