55.06 REMOVAL OF ANIMAL FECES.

It is the duty of every person owning or having custody or control of an animal, whether such animal is running at large or on a leash or restraint, to clean up and remove the feces deposited by such animal from any property (including structures) other than the property of the owner.

55.07 ABANDONMENT OF CATS AND DOGS.

It is unlawful for a person who owns or has custody of a cat or dog to relinquish all rights in and duties to care for the cat or dog. This section does not apply to any of the following:

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 717B.8)

1.   The delivery of a cat or dog to another person who will accept ownership and custody of the cat or dog.

2.   The delivery of a cat or dog to an animal shelter or that has been issued or renewed a valid authorization by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship under Chapter 162 of the Code of Iowa.

3.   A person who relinquishes custody of a cat at a location in which the person does not hold a legal or equitable interest, if previously the person had taken custody of the cat at the same location and provided for the cat’s sterilization by a veterinarian.

55.08 ABANDONING ANIMALS.

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 days.

55.09 LIVESTOCK.

It is unlawful for a person to keep livestock within the City except by written consent of the Council or except in compliance with the City’s zoning regulations.

55.10 AT LARGE PROHIBITED.

It is unlawful for any owner to allow an animal to run at large within the corporate limits of the City.

55.11 DAMAGE OR INTERFERENCE.

It is unlawful for the owner of an animal to allow or permit such animal to pass upon the premises of another thereby causing damage to, or interference with, the premises.

55.12 ANNOYANCE OR DISTURBANCE.

It is unlawful for the owner of a dog to allow or permit such dog to cause serious annoyance or disturbance to any person by frequent and habitual howling, yelping, barking, or otherwise, or by running after or chasing persons, bicycles, automobiles or other vehicles.