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71 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> Ord of 6m..i6m..i987, � V1, c�ft' 1-4-49 88) <br /> See. -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 Services Director: That person designated by the County Manager in <br /> 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 /> DRAFT 2#, OA . #/ 09-4/ 1/2014 00 R. 11 <br />