(a) Wild and exotic animals maintained in the custody of individuals or groups are prohibited in the parks.
(b) Domestic dogs, cats, and household pets are permitted in the park when all such pets and domestic animals are under the direct control of the owner or designee and on a lead or leash no more than six feet (6') long. The owner or designee of the owner shall promptly remove any animal feces or waste matter deposited by the domestic pet from any area of the park grounds. Further, said owner or designee shall, at all times, have in their possession a visible means of collecting and disposing of animal waste With such disposal to be in properly designated areas. Owners of properly designated "seeing eye" and/or assistance dogs are exempt from this section.
(c) No person shall release or abandon any dog, cat or other domesticated animal upon any park lands of the Village of Whitehouse.
(d) No person shall perform any mistreatment or abuse upon any dog, cat or domesticated animal within the confines of the park lands.
(e) Dogs, cats and domestic pets shall not be permitted in direct contact with any designated areas containing play equipment. Such designated areas shall be delineated and posted with signage.
(f) No person shall use, ride or drive any horse or similar draft animal upon any park lands or trails without the prior express written consent and permit for use of same being issued by the Village Administrator and/or the Director of Public Services.
(Ord. 4-2012. Passed 6-19-12.)