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Animal Control Ordinance <br />Adopted 1/21/2016 Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 32 <br />Effective 3/1/2016 <br />impervious surface. Cage, kennel and run floors of concrete shall have a resting <br />board or some type of bedding. Cages, kennels and runs shall provide protection <br />from the weather. All animal quarters are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary <br />condition. Cages, kennels and runs shall be structurally sound and maintained in <br />good repair to protect animals from potential physical harm, contain the animals, <br />and restrict the entrance of other animals and people. <br /> <br />(3) Animals shall not be placed in cages, kennels or runs less such cages, kennels or <br />runs are so constructed to prevent animal excreta from entering other cages, <br />kennels or runs. <br /> <br />(4) Sufficient shade shall be provided to allow all animals kept outdoors to protect <br />themselves from the direct rays of the sun. <br /> <br />(5) Each animal shall be given the opportunity for vigorous daily exercise as <br />appropriate. <br /> <br />(6) Litter boxes shall be provided for cats and kittens. <br /> <br />(7) Food shall not be contaminated and shall be wholesome, palatable, and of <br />sufficient quantity and nutritive value and offered at appropriate intervals to meet <br />the normal daily requirements for the condition, size, and age of the animal. Food <br />for all animals shall be served in a clean container so mounted that the animals <br />cannot readily tip it over or defecate or urinate in it. <br /> <br />(8) Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored in facilities that adequately protect <br />such supplies against infestation or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration shall <br />be provided for supplies of perishable food. <br /> <br />(9) All animals shall have fresh, potable water available at all times. Water containers <br />shall be of a removable type and be mounted or secured so that the animals cannot <br />readily tip them over or defecate or urinate in them. <br /> <br />(10) All food and water containers shall be cleaned and disinfected daily. <br /> <br />(11) All animals must be fed and watered, and all cages and kennels cleaned each day, <br />including Sundays and holidays. <br /> <br />(12) Adequate veterinary care shall be provided as needed for each animal. <br /> <br />(13) Provisions shall be made for the removal and disposal of animal and food waste, <br />bedding and debris. <br /> <br />(14) Facilities such as a washroom, sink or basin shall be provided to maintain <br />cleanliness among animal caretakers and animal food and water containers. <br />