§ 4-11. Running at large prohibited.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any animal to run or remain at large on any public street, road, park or other public place.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any animal to run or remain at large upon any private property, whether under direct control or not, and posing a threat to public safety, without the consent of the owner of such private property.

(c)

It shall be a violation of this article for the owner or keeper of any animal to tie, chain or otherwise tether such animal in such a manner that it has access to public property or the property of another without consent of that property owner.

(d)

Dogs and cats in estrus. The owner of any female dog or cat in estrus shall keep such dog or cat confined in a building or secure enclosure, veterinary hospital, or boarding kennel in such a manner that such female dog or cat cannot come in contact with a male dog or cat, except for intentional breeding purposes.

(e)

Responsibility. The owner or keeper of any animal found running or remaining at large shall be responsible for any violation of this article.

(f)

Exceptions. This section shall not apply to:

(1)

Any dog or cat being officially shown or trained; or

(2)

Any animal that is especially trained to assist or provide personal services for a disabled person, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act.

(3)

Government police dogs.

(4)

Any dog actually engaged in a legal sport, including supervised hunting within authorized areas.

(g)

All dogs and livestock shall be physically contained on the property of the owner by fence or other enclosure.

(Ord. No. 2017-07, § 8, 5-2-17)