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 47 (6)Immunize all cats and dogs offered for sale, trade or other compensation or for free giveaway (except an animal taken to the Division of Animal Care and Control) against common disease; in the case of dogs, against canine distemper, adeno -virus parainfluenza, parvovirus, coronavirus, and leptospirosis, and in the case of cats, against feline rhinotracheitis, and panleucopenia; and (7)Not offer a puppy or kitten under the age of ten (10) weeks for sale, trade, other compensation or free giveaway (except a puppy or kitten or litters of them taken to the Division of Animal Care and Control); and (8) Furnish warrant of health for a period of not less than one (1) week with recommendation to have examined by licensed veterinarian for each animal sold. (c) Any owner or person having custody of a dog or cat which has been neutered within ten (10) weeks after giving birth to a litter or who turns the adult dog or cat over to the Division of Animal Care and Control within 10 weeks from the birth date of the litter, will be required to purchase a minor breeder permit at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00). (d) Any owner or person having custody of a dog or cat which has delivered a litter, who chooses not to relinquish said animal to the Division of Animal Care and Control and also chooses not to have the animal neutered, will be required to purchase a minor breeder permit at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus any applicable kennel /cattery permit fee. The permit shall be issued provided all requirements of this Chapter are met. Sec. 5 -63 Veterinary Hospitals /Clinics. (a) All animals shall be housed humanely and in a sanitary manner. (b) Veterinarians shall keep records of each animal accepted for treatment, diagnosis or routine health care. (c) Veterinarians who engage in boarding, grooming or other business in addition to the treatment and /or medical care of animals shall obtain a permit as herein provided. Sec. 5 -64 Grooming Shop Permit. (a) Any person who has a grooming shop as defined in this chapter shall obtain a grooming shop permit. (b) A permit holder has the right to request that any dog or cat accepted for grooming be vaccinated against common diseases, and require proof of such vaccinations be furnished to the shop operator..