02-24-14 Council Agenda & Packet

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Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 28 2. The enclosure shall have secure sides and a secure top and bottom to prevent the animal from escaping over, under, or through the structure, and shall be anchored to the ground to prevent escape. 3. The enclosure shall be kept locked at all times to prevent unintentional opening. 4. The enclosure shall include suitable shelter and protection from the elements, and shall provide adequate exercise room, light, ventilation, and sanitation. The enclosure shall be inspected and approved by the City of South Bend Division of Animal Care and Control prior to its usage for confinement. 6. Whenever necessity requires a vicious animal to be outside of the enclosure, the animal shall be securely muzzled and restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet (6') in length, with handgrip, and shall be under the direct control and supervision of the owner /guardian of the animal. 7. That the owner /guardian shall maintain a liability insurance policy of no less than $300,000 for the animal. Any cancellation of insurance must be given to the city at least 48 prior to the cancellation. 8. The animal must also be identifiable via a microchip implanted in to the skin of the animal, and such microchip number must be provided to the Division of Animal Care and Control. (e) The owner /guardian of a potentially dangerous or vicious animal shall display clearly visible warning signs on all entry points to the premises on which the animal is maintained warning that a potentially dangerous or vicious animal is being harbored on such property. In addition, at least one sign shall be posted on the enclosure in which the animal is maintained. Signs must inform both children and adults of the presence of a potentially dangerous or vicious animal on the property and be viewable from the public way and neighboring property from a distance of at least fifty feet (50'). (f) Any animal classified as potentially dangerous or vicious shall not be used for breeding and shall be altered by a licensed veterinarian within fourteen (14) days of such classification unless: 1. A licensed veterinarian certifies in writing that the animal is incapable of reproduction; or 2. A licensed veterinarian certifies in writing that altering the animal would be injurious to the animal's health; provided, however, that if the health condition of the animal is of a temporary nature, then the animal shall be altered immediately after the health condition has been corrected.