Amending Chapter 5 in its Entirety Replacing it With A New Chapter 5 Entitled Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulations

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Substitute Bill No. 17 -14 Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 32 (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'). M 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. (3) If the animal in question dies, or is sold or transferred, the owner /guardian shall notify the City of South Bend Division of Animal Care and Control of the changed condition and new location of the animal in writing within two (2) business days. (4) Any violation of the above provisions and/or restrictions placed on the owner /guardian by the Animal Control Commission will result in immediate impoundment of the animal, fines to be issued in accordance with Section 5 -106 of this Chapter, and ownership rights in the animal be immediately waived. The City of South Bend Animal Care and Control may also seek injunctive relief in a court of law against the owner /guardian and seek prohibition of ownership of animals for a time period deemed necessary by the court. (5) An owner /guardian may submit one request for reconsideration per year to the Aanimal Ceontrol Ceommission to have the designation of potentially dangerous or vicious removed from his or her animal. a. The application must be in writing. b. The application must be filed 4e with the City of South Bend Division of Animal Care and Control.