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Substitute Bill No. 17 -14 <br />Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance <br />Page 32 <br />(8) The animal must also be identifiable via a microchip implanted in to the skin of the <br />animal, and such microchip number must be provided to the Division of Animal Care <br />and Control. <br />(e) The owner /guardian of a potentially dangerous or vicious animal shall display <br />clearly visible warning signs on all entry points to the premises on which the animal is maintained <br />warning that a potentially dangerous or vicious animal is being harbored on such property. In addition, <br />at least one sign shall be posted on the enclosure in which the animal is maintained. Signs must inform <br />both children and adults of the presence of a potentially dangerous or vicious animal on the property and <br />be viewable from the public way and neighboring property from a distance of at least fifty feet (50'). <br />(f) Any animal classified as potentially dangerous or vicious shall not be used for <br />breeding and shall be altered by a licensed veterinarian within fourteen (14) days of such classification <br />unless: <br />(1) A licensed veterinarian certifies in writing that the animal is incapable of <br />reproduction; or <br />(2) A licensed veterinarian certifies in writing that altering the animal would be injurious <br />to the animal's health; provided, however, that if the health condition of the animal is <br />of a temporary nature, then the animal shall be altered immediately after the health <br />condition has been corrected. <br />(3) If the animal in question dies, or is sold or transferred, the owner /guardian shall notify <br />the City of South Bend Division of Animal Care and Control of the changed <br />condition and new location of the animal in writing within two (2) business days. <br />(4) Any violation of the above provisions and /or restrictions placed on the <br />owner /guardian by the Animal Control Commission will result in immediate <br />impoundment of the animal, fines to be issued in accordance with Section 5 -106 of <br />this Chapter, and ownership rights in the animal be immediately waived. The City of <br />South Bend Animal Care and Control may also seek injunctive relief in a court of law <br />against the owner /guardian and seek prohibition of ownership of animals for a time <br />period deemed necessary by the court. <br />(5) An owner /guardian may submit one request for reconsideration per year to the <br />Aanimal Ceontrol Ceommission to have the designation of potentially dangerous or <br />vicious removed from his or her animal. <br />a. The application must be in writing. <br />b. The application must be filed 4e with the City of South Bend Division of <br />Animal Care and Control. <br />