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 48 See. 5 -65 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) Medication and prophylactic immunization and dates administered, (6) Internal parasite medication(s) and date(s) administered, (7) A guarantee of good health for a period of not less than one week with recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian, and (8) The permit holder shall retain a copy of the written statement for twelve (12) months from date of sale. (c) The pet shop permit holder shall be further required to register with the Division of Animal Care and Control the name, address, and telephone number of each buyer or new owner of any dog or cat transferred within five (5) days after the sale or transfer. (d) The Animal Control Officer or County Health Department of St. Joseph County may restrict the sale of any animal suspected of being diseased or otherwise unfit for sale. An examination by a licensed veterinarian may be requested at the expense of the enforcement agency. The Animal Control Officer may seize the animal to ensure and protect the health and safety of any other animals present and /or the public. (1) The permit holder shall reimburse the enforcing agency's veterinary fees if the inspection by the veterinarian concludes the animal to be unfit for sale at the time of inspection. (2) The inspection is to be made by a veterinarian within 24 hours of the enforcing agency's determination that the said animal is not fit for sale. (e) All pet shops herein defined and stores selling animals, birds, reptiles and fish as pets shall take care to house animals in a sanitary manner. Appropriate medical services, care, and housing shall be given according to individual species needs.