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101 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> 3. The animals are adequately protected from the elements, including <br /> heat and cold. <br /> 4. The animals are adequately protected from one another. <br /> c. Only animals of the same species shall be transported in 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 /> (Ora) q/`6..I6 1987, XXXX(A)(2), Fff' B B 1988) <br /> Sec. -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 /> DRAFT 2#, OA . #/ 09-4/ 1/2014 00 R. 1111 <br />