(A) Every person having under their control any female dog or cat in heat (i.e., in the estrous period) shall confine such dog or cat in a house, garage or other building, and in such manner as to eliminate the congregation of other dogs or cats in the immediate vicinity of the female. Any such female dog or cat not so confined is a public nuisance, and the owner or other person in control of such dog or cat is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance and is therefore guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in § 1.4.1.