Amending Chapter 5 Commonly known as Animals & Fowl

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Sec. 5-34 Reserved for Future Use Article 7. Registration and Permits Sec. 5-35 Pet Registration. (a) Any person owning, keeping, harboring or having custody of any dog over the age of six (6) months must obtain a pet registration for such animal; provided, however, that no pet registration shall be required of any Animal Welfare Organization, municipal animal control facility or governmental agency, or guide dog. Animals belonging to those agencies or persons will be issued complimentary registration tags. (b) A durable tag stamped with registration number and year of issuance will be provided to pet registration holders for each registration granted. Dogs must wear their tags at all times on their collars, except when involved in any organized show, obedience demonstration, training situation or under the care of a licensed veterinarian. Sec. 5-36 Pet Shop Permit. (a) Any person operating a pet shop as defined in this chapter shall obtain a pet shop permit. (b) The permit holder shall furnish the purchaser a written statement at the time of sale containing the following: (1) Date of sale, (2) Name, address and telephone number of purchaser and permit holder, (3) Permit number of permit holder, (4) Breed, description, approximate age and sex of dog, cat or other animal sold. (Small mammals, parrot type birds, and fish not included.) (5) Internal parasite medication(s) and date(s) administered. (6) A guarantee of good health for a period of not less than one (1) week with recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian. The permit holder shall retain a copy of the written statement for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of sale. The permit holder shall also provide the purchaser with a "Pet Registration Required" form if the purchaser resides in City of South Bend. (c) All pet shops defined herein shall take care to house animals in a sanitary manner, appropriate medical services, care, and housing shall be given according to individual species needs. Sec. 5-37 Circuses and Carnivals. Any person who is responsible for a Circus or Carnival as defined by this Chapter must comply with the licensing provisions of Sec. 4-22 of this Code. Sec. 5-38 Zoological Parks. Zoological Parks may be issued complimentary permits at no fee.