ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1

2-101.... Definitions. 1

2-102.... Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative. 2

2-103.... Same; capture/destruction. 2

2-104.... Cruelty to animals. 3

2-105.... Same; exceptions. 3

2-106.... Keeping animals. 4

2-107.... Animal traps. 4

2-108.... Nuisance; animal activities prohibited. 5

2-109.... Noisy animals. 5

2-110.... Animal confines; shelters. 5

2-110a.  Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens. 6

2-111.... Death of animals. 7

2-112.... Vicious animals. 7

2-113.... Running at large. 8

2-114.... Impoundment; fee; notice; record. 8

2-115.... Redemption of impounded animals. 9

2-116.... Impoundment of rabies suspects. 9

2-117.... Animals bitten by rabid animals. 9

2-118.... Vehicular accidents involving animals. 9

2-119.... Emergency; proclamation. 9

2-120.... Licensed veterinarian. 10

2-121.... Kennel licenses. 10

ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS. 12

2-201.... Definition; harborer. 12

2-202.... Registration required; fees. 12

2-203.... Issuance of dog licenses. 12

2-204.... Annual notice to be published. 12

2-205.... Vaccination required. 13

2-206.... Tags. 13

2-207.... Rules and requirements. 13

2-208.... Abandoning dogs or cats unlawful. 14

2-209.... Stray dogs and cats. 14

2-210.... Dangerous dogs and cats. 14

2-211.... Impounding dogs and cats at large; notice; fees; redemption; disposition. 14

2-212.... Special confinement. 15

2-213.... Visiting dogs or cats. 15

2-214.... Kennel licenses. 15

2-215.... Same; location. 15

2-216.... Same; inspection. 15

2-217.... Same; suspension or revocation. 16

2-218.... Same; license fee. 16

2-219.... Same; animal hospital. 16

2-220.... Penalty. 16

ARTICLE 3. PIT BULL DOGS. 17

2-301.... Legislative findings. 17

2-302.... Animals: keeping prohibited. 17

2-303.... Severability. 17

2-304.... Penalty. 18

ARTICLE 4. OTHER ANIMALS. 19

2-401.... Exotic animals. 19

ARTICLE 5. FERAL CATS. 21

2-501.... Purpose. 21

2-502.... Definitions. 21

2-503.... Management of feral cat colonies. 22

2-504.... Enforcement. 24