Chapter 6.20 — CARE AND KEEPING

Any person capturing a stray dog shall promptly deliver the same to the director of animal control or promptly notify the director of animal control of the capture and thereafter release the dog to the director of animal control on demand. (Ord. 123 §1(part), 1984: Ord. 57 §7(A), 1982)

Every person maintaining a commercial building, structure or premises, where animals are kept for commercial purposes, shall cause a notice, framed and enclosed under glass, containing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of persons to be notified during any hour of the day or night who will proceed immediately to the location so as to permit entry to the premises by representatives of the director of animal control to be posted on the premises near the entrance, the notice to be in such a position as to be legible from the sidewalk or ground level adjacent to the building. (Ord. 123 §1(part), 1984: Ord. 57 §7(B), 1982)

No person shall stake out, herd or graze any animal upon any unenclosed lot or land in any manner so that the animal may be or go beyond the boundary of such lot or land. (Ord. 57 §7(C), 1982)

It shall be a violation of this title in addition to any other laws, rules or regulations to allow any animal to go without food, water or proper care. Whenever animals are kept within any building or on any premises without food, water or proper care and attention, it shall be the duty of any director of animal control, or his designee to enter the building or premises to take possession of, remove and impound the animals so abandoned or neglected.

A.

Cleanliness of Premises Where Animals are Kept. Every person owning or occupying premises where any animals are kept, shall at all times keep the area in a clean and sanitary condition.

B.

Size of Facilities. All rooms, cages, kennels, runs and primary enclosures in which any animal is kept shall be of sufficient size to adequately allow the animal to exercise as specified by the rules and regulations established by the director of animal control.

C.

Food and Water. Every owner or animal keeper shall supply each animal, food and water daily. The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal as specified by a veterinarian.

D.

Treatment of Sick or Injured Animals. Any animal requiring medical attention shall be taken to a veterinarian for examination or treatment at the owner's or animal keeper's expense if the director of animal control or his designee finds that this is necessary in order to maintain the health of the animal.

E.

Transportation of Animals. Any animal while in transport by vehicle within the town shall be restrained by a leash, chain, rope, enclosure or other device of sufficient strength and stability to insure that the animal does not escape from the vehicle.

F.

Animal Restraints. When a chain, rope or other restraint is used to tether an animal, it shall be so placed or attached that it cannot become entangled with the chain of any other animal or with any other object. It shall be affixed by means of a well-fitted collar, and shall be at least four times the length of the animal as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail and shall allow the convenient access to food, water and shelter adequate to protect the animal from the elements. (Ord. 123 §1(part), 1984: Ord. 57 §7(D), 1982)

No person shall place, leave or expose, in any place accessible to birds, fowls, domestic animals, dogs, cats or other such animals with the intent to kill or harm such birds, fowls or animals, any poisonous substance or ingredient, or any edible or any other substance or ingredient which has in any manner been treated or prepared with any poisonous substance or ingredient. (Ord. 57 §7(F), 1982)

No person shall kill any songbird or destroy or rob the nest of any such bird. (Ord. 57 §7(G), 1982)

It is unlawful to keep within the town any animal of any species for any purpose except in locations and in a manner specifically permitted by provisions of the zoning and land use regulations established within this code. This provision does not apply to the riding or transporting of animals through the town. (Ord. 216 §8, 1992: Ord. 57 §7(H), 1982)