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40 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> 4. The animals are adequately protected from one another. <br /> c. -Only animals of the same species shall be transported irr the same <br /> enclosure.Puppies and kittens under six months of age shall not be <br /> transported in the same enclosure with adult animals,other-than their <br /> mother. <br /> d. Each enclosure used to transport animals shall be large enough for each <br /> animal to stand erect,sit,turn about freely and lie down in a normal <br /> position. <br /> e. Animals shall not be placed in enclosures over other animals while being <br /> transported unless each enclosure is so constructed to prevent animal <br /> excreta from entering the other enclosures. <br /> f. All enclosures used to transport animals shall be disinfected after each use <br /> and as needed. <br /> (4) Care in transit. <br /> a. The attendant.or driver shall be responsible for inspecting the animals <br /> frequently enough to ensure the health and comfort of the animals and to <br /> determine if emergency care is needed and to obtain emergency care if <br /> needed. <br /> b. If any animal is in a vehicle for more than three hours,it shall be provided <br /> fresh,drinkable water,and food as appropriate. <br /> c. Each animal in transit shall have a tag affixed to its collar of a type <br /> approved by the U.S.Department of Agriculture. <br /> (Ord qf6-16-1987,§AW(4)(2),eff.1-1-1988) <br /> Sea 4-99.-Records. <br /> (a) Every person who sells,gives,exchanges or otherwise delivers any animal to a <br /> collector must receive from the collector a written receipt,a copy of which is to be <br /> kept by the collector,signed by both the owner or keeper and the collector,stating the <br /> following: <br /> (1) The number of animals received by the collector. <br /> (2) The sex,breed and a general description of each animal received and the U.S. <br /> Department of Agriculture number assigned to each animal. <br /> (3) The name,address and telephone number of the location to which the animal will <br /> be taken for the following five days. <br /> DRAFTv.3-5/30/2013 Page 36 <br />