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<br /> Animal Control Ordinance
<br /> Sec. 4-37. - Definitions.
<br /> As used in this Chapter, the following terms mean:
<br /> (a) 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
<br /> maintain a reasonable level of nutrition in each animal. Such foodstuff shall be
<br /> served in a receptacle, dish, or container that is physically clean and in which
<br /> agents injurious to health have been removed or destroyed to a practical minimum.
<br /> (b) Adequate Shelter: That shelter which will keep a nonaquatic animal dry, out of the
<br /> 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
<br /> windproof and moisture-proof structure of suitable size to accommodate the animal
<br /> and allow retention of body heat. It shall include four walls, a roof and a solid floor
<br /> raised up off of the ground, with an opening entrance large enough to allow access
<br /> to the animal, but placed in such a way as to keep the animal out of the direct path
<br /> of winds. Metal barrels do not provide adequate shelter for a dog, cat or other small
<br /> animal and are prohibited for that purpose. The structure shall be provided with a
<br /> sufficient quantity of suitable bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar
<br /> shaving, or the equivalent. For all animals the containment area shall be free of
<br /> accumulated waste and debris so that the animal shall be free to walk or lie down
<br /> without coming in contact with any such waste or debris, and a suitable method of
<br /> draining shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess water or moisture. Aquatic or
<br /> semi-aquatic animals shall have an adequate amount of clean water in which to
<br /> move. Does not apply to the following domesticated livestock: cattle, oxen, bison,
<br /> sheep, swine, goats, horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, hinnies, llamas, alpacas,
<br /> lagomorphs, ratites, and poultry (except within municipal corporate limits the term
<br /> "poultry" applies only to poultry flocks greater than 20 birds).
<br /> (c) 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 /> (d) 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 /> (e) Animal: Any live, vertebrate creature specifically including but not limited to dogs,
<br /> cats, farm animals, birds, fish, livestock, and reptiles.
<br /> (f) Animal Services Director: That person designated by the Board of Commissioners
<br /> and the County Manager in Orange County, and where appropriate, his or her
<br /> designee, charged with the responsibility, discretion and authority to interpret,
<br /> implement and enforce the Animal Control program in Orange County.
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