Article III — Treatment of Animals

No person shall beat or abuse any animal, or permit the same, or encourage or induce any animals to fight.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 10-29-2024)

It is unlawful for any person having control or custody of any animal to permit or allow such animal to go without food, water, shelter, shade, care and attention. It is further unlawful for any person to leave or confine an animal under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of an animal due to heat, cold, lack of adequate ventilation, or other circumstances that could reasonably be expected to cause suffering, disability, or death to the animal.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 10-29-2024)

It is unlawful for any person having custody or control of any animal to permit that animal to needlessly suffer.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 10-29-2024)

Every person who keeps an animal confined and unattended in an enclosed area shall provide the animal with an adequate exercise area. Every person owning or occupying premises where any animal is kept shall keep the premises in a clean and sanitary condition.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 10-29-2024)

A dog may not be restrained for more than three hours in a twenty-four hour period. If a dog is to be restrained:

(a)

The tether or chain provided must be at least ten feet in length, with swivels at both ends, and be properly attached to a pulley or trolley mounted on a cable so as not to interfere or become entangled with the

animal or objects on the property;

(b)

No chain or tether shall weigh more than one-eighth of the dog's body weight;

(c)

Any chain or tether shall be attached to a properly fitting flat collar or harness worn by the dog. The use of choke chains or pinch collars is prohibited when tethering;

(d)

The chained or tethered dog must have constant access to necessary shelter and water.

(Ord. No. 423, § 1, 10-29-2024)