CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL

CHAPTER 2. ANIMAL CONTROL

 


Article 1. Dogs. 1

2-101.    Definitions. 1

2-102.    Vaccination and registration required. 1

2-103.    Annual registration. 2

2-104.    Registration fees. 2

2-105.    Late registration fees; exceptions. 2

2-106.    Registration procedure. 2

2-107.    Exception to registration; requirements for visiting dogs. 3

2-108.    Running at large prohibited. 3

2-109.    Dogfighting. 3

2-110.    Keeping vicious dogs prohibited. 3

2-111.    Trespass. 3

2-112.    Unspayed female dogs; confinement during heat. 3

2-113.    Noisy dogs. 3

2-114.    Cruelty to dogs unlawful. 4

2-115.    Transfer fee. 6

2-116.    Impoundment; disposition. 6

2-117.    Impoundment or confinement of dogs suspected of rabies or which have bitten. 6

2-118.    Rabies; state of emergency; publication notice. 7

2-119.    Tranquilizer gun authorized; killing authorized under certain conditions. 7

2-120.    Breaking pound. 7

2-121.    Right of entry. 7

2-122.    Penalty. 8

2-123.    Maximum number of dogs. 8

Article 2. Dangerous Dogs. 9

2-201.    Definitions. 9

2-202.    Seizure; impoundment; keeping of dangerous dogs. 10

2-203.    Restrictions on keeping dangerous dogs. 10

2-204.    Dangerous dog; running at large. 12

2-205.    Dangerous dog; attack on human or other. 12

2-206.    Dangerous dog; court’s general authority. 13

2-207.    General penalty provisions. 13

Article 3. Cats. 14

2-301.    Definitions. 14

2-302.    Vaccination and registration required. 14

2-303.    Annual registration. 14

2-304.    Registration fees. 15

2-305.    Late registration fees; exceptions. 15

2-306.    Registration procedure. 15

2-307.    Exception to registration; requirements for visiting cats. 16

2-308.    Trespass and damage. 16

2-309.    Confinement of certain cats during estrus. 16

2-310.    Transfer fee. 16

2-311.    Impoundment; disposition. 16

2-312.    Impoundment or confinement of rabies suspects. 17

2-313.    Rabies; state of emergency; publication notice. 17

2-314.    Tranquilizer gun and traps authorized; killing authorized under certain conditions. 17

2-315.    Breaking pound. 17

2-316.    Right of entry. 17

2-317.    Penalty. 18

2-318.    Maximum number of cats. 18

Article 4. Animals Other Than Dogs And Cats 19

2-401.    Penalty. 19

2-402.    Running at large; trespass. 19

2-403.    Duties of City Manager. 19

2-404.    Notice of impounding. 20

2-405.    Herding within limits of city. 20

2-406.    Care of animals. 20

2-407.    Domestic animal may be claimed by owner. 20

2-408.    Reserved. 20

2-409.    Fees. 20

2-410.    Record to be kept. 21

2-411.    Reserved. 21

2-412.    Reserved. 21

2-413.    Unlawful to drive animals into city. 21

2-414.    Reserved. 21

2-415.    Running at large of poultry. 21

2-416.    Maintaining swine; certain exceptions. 21

2-417.    Exception. 23

2-418.    Exotic animals. 24

2-419.    Cruelty to animals unlawful. 25