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8 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> (Ora!of 6-16-1987,§ VI, 2ff. 1-1-1988) <br /> See.4-37.-Definitions. <br /> As used in this Chapter,the following terms mean: <br /> Adequate Food:The provision-at suitable intervals,not to exceed 24 hours,of a <br /> quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and age,sufficient to maintain a <br /> reasonable level of nutrition in each animal.Such foodstuff shall be served in a <br /> receptacle,dish,or container that is physically clean and in which agents injurious to <br /> health have been removed or destroyed to a practical minimum. <br /> Adequate Shelter:That shelter which will keep a nonaquatic animal dry,out of <br /> the direct path of winds and out of the direct sun,at a temperature level that is healthful <br /> for the animal.For dogs cats and other small animals,the shelter shall be a windproof <br /> and moisture-proof structure of suitable size to accommodate the animal and allow <br /> retention of body heat.It shall include four walls,a.roof and a solid floor raised up off of <br /> the ground,with an opening entrance large enough to allow access to the animal,but <br /> placed in such a way-as to keep the animal out of the direct path of winds.Metal barrels <br /> do not provide adequate shelter for a dog,cat or other small animal and are prohibited for <br /> that purpose.The structure shall be provided with a sufficient quantity of suitable <br /> bedding material consisting of hay,straw,cedar shaving,or the equivalent.For all <br /> animals the containment area shall be free of accumulated waste and debris so that the <br /> animal shall be free to walk or lie down without coming in contact with any such waste <br /> or debris,and a suitable method of draining shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess <br /> water or moisture.Aquatic or semi-aquatic animals shall have an adequate amount of <br /> clean water in which to move. <br /> Adequate Water:A constant access to a supply of clean,fresh water provided in a <br /> sanitary manner.In near or below freezing temperatures the water must be changed <br /> frequently to prevent freezing,unless heated. <br /> Administrator:The Animal Services Director,or their designee,as designated by <br /> the County Manager to perform the responsibilities assigned by this chapter to the <br /> Administrator. <br /> Animal:Any live,vertebrate creature specifically including but not limited to <br /> dogs,cats,farm animals,birds,fish,livestock,and reptiles. <br /> Animal Feel Services Director:That person designated by the County <br /> Manager in Orange County,and where appropriate,his or her designee,charged with the <br /> responsibility and authority to implement and enforce the Animal Control program in <br /> Orange County. <br /> Animal Shelter.A place provided and operated by Orange County directly or by <br /> contractual agreement,whether jointly with another governmental unit or independently, <br /> for the restraint,care,adoption,and disposition of animals. <br /> At Large:Any animal shall be deemed to be at large when it is off the property of <br /> its owner or its keeper and not under the restraint of a competent person. For purposes of <br /> DRAFTv.3-5/30/2013 Page 4 <br />