Sec. 14-13. Mistreatment or neglect.
(a) General. Each animal in the custody or care of the owner shall be adequately supervised by the owner and cared for so as to prevent injury, diseases or neglect. All animals shall be cared for in a manner that provides for the health, comfort, and safety of the animal at all times.
(b) Standards. Every owner, agent, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any premises where any animal is kept shall ensure all equipment, buildings and facilities are constructed and maintained to not less than the following standards:
(1) Water. Adequate and potable water shall be available to the animals at all times unless veterinary orders indicate to the contrary. Watering receptacles shall be kept clean.
(2) Storage. Supplies of feed and bedding shall be stored and protected against infestation or contamination by vermin or decaying organic matter or spoilage.
(3) Cleaning of pet shops, kennels, cages, facilities, and surrounding premises. In pet shops, kennels, cages, facilities and surrounding premises, waste material shall be removed as often as necessary to prevent contamination and to reduce disease, hazards, and odors. All surfaces shall also be cleaned and disinfected.
(4) Ventilation. Cages, corrals, kennels, stables, stalls, facilities, and enclosures shall be ventilated to provide for the health and comfort of the animals at all times. Animals shall be provided with fresh air, either by means of windows, doors, or vents, which shall be ventilated so as to minimize draft, odors, mold, mildew and moisture condensation.
(5) Lighting. Where lighting is required, such lighting shall provide uniformly distributed illumination of sufficient intensity to permit routine inspection and cleaning during inspections or working periods.
(6) Heating. The ambient temperature shall be consistent with the health requirements of the animals.
(7) Cages, corrals, kennels, stables, stalls, or any other enclosures. Cages or enclosures shall be structurally sound to contain the animal and shall be maintained in good repair to protect the animal from injury and any adverse conditions. Enclosures shall provide sufficient space to meet the conditions and size of the animal and allow the animal to turn about freely and to easily stand and lie in a comfortable, normal position.
(8) Housekeeping. All facilities and habitation areas shall be kept clean and in good repair in order to protect the animals from injury and disease and to facilitate good animal husbandry, and the owner shall keep surrounding areas free of accumulations of trash, debris and waste.
(9) Feeding. Each animal shall be fed food of a sufficient quantity and of good nutritive quality to meet the normal daily requirements according to size and needs of the animal. Food receptacles shall be located for easy accessibility to the animal and to prevent contamination from trash, debris and waste. (Code 1979, § 7-14; Ord. No. 2020-55, § 14, 11-2-2020)