§ 5-6. Standard of care.

An owner, keeper or temporary owner of an animal is required to provide his animals with humane care and treatment as follows:

(1)

Access to an adequate supply of fresh air;

(2)

Species-specific food;

(3)

Fresh water;

(4)

Exercise;

(5)

Shelter, as defined by this Code;

(6)

Access to adequate natural or artificial shade from direct sunlight at all times that is large enough to contain all outdoor pets at one time and is separate from any shade created from the designated shelter; and

(7)

Veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering.

(Ord. No. 2010-06-17-0555, § 1, 6-17-10; Ord. No. 2018-08-02-0551 , § 1, 8-2-18)