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 Codes The owner or harborer of any dog or cat is responsible for preventing his or her dog or cat from running at large within the city. The City shall establish a prima facie case by proving ownership or harborage of the dog or cat and that it was running at large. The only defense to said prima facie case is that said dog or cat was stolen and was attempting to return to its owner's or harborer's premises. (Ordinance No. 2413, 11-9-72; Ordinance No. 2763, Section 2, 5-22-75) Section 6-19 The animal must be spayed or neutered after purchase in accordance with Section 6-19.1. The spaying or neutering of the animal will be done by a licensed veterinarian and said fee shall be passed on to the owner of the animal. Section 6-3 City Leash Law requires that all cats and dogs at all times must either be kept in the house, contained in a fenced-in area or restrained on a leash. Voice control shall not be deemed restraint. Failure to comply with City Ordinance No. 2413, Section 6-3 will result in a citation with which requires mandatory court appearance and/or impoundment of animal(s). Section 6-7 It shall be unlawful for anyone to harbor or keep on his premises or in or about his premises under his control, any animal which by loud or unusual barking or howling, or by noise of any type, causes the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or the occupants of adjacent premises to be disturbed. (Ordinance No. 2413, 11-9-72) Section 6-8 It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any pen, enclosure, yard or area for any animal in any unsanitary, offensive or disagreeable manner. (Ordinance No. 2413, 11-9-72) Section 6-9 It shall be unlawful to keep or harbor more than 4 (dogs), cats, or any other animal or combination of these beyond the normal weaning age on any premises used or zoned for residential purposes, with the exception of those listed in Section 6-13 of this chapter. (Ordinance No. 2413, 11-9-72) |