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 Henrietta
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 4. ANIMALS AND FOWL
 Article III. ANIMAL CARE

§ 4-46. Food and water, shelter space, veterinary care.  

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  • No owner shall fail to provide his animals, fowl or livestock with sufficient good and wholesome food and water, adequate shelter and protection from the weather, adequate space and with humane care and treatment when needed to prevent suffering. All persons owning, possessing or harboring such shall comply with the following requirements:

    (a)

    Shelter. Animals shall be provided with access to shelter to allow them to remain dry and protected from the elements. Such shelter shall be enclosed fully on three (3) sides, roofed and have a solid floor. The entrance to the shelter shall be flexible to allow the animal's entry and exit, and sturdy enough to block entry of wind or rain. The shelter shall be small enough to retain the animal's body heat and large enough to allow the animal to stand and turn comfortably. The enclosure shall be structurally sound and in good repair. Bedding shall be provided. Either natural or artificial shade shall be provided to protect the animal from direct sunlight. If shade is provided by enclosure, allowance shall be made for adequate ventilation. A suitable method shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess water from the shelter area.

    (b)

    Mobility and space requirement (animals, livestock). Any animal or livestock kept on a chain or rope shall be placed so that it cannot become entangled with the restraints, or other animals, livestock or with any other objects. The chain or rope shall be of sufficient length to allow the animal or livestock complete access to shelter at all times. The chain shall be attached in a manner so as not to cause injury or discomfort to the animal or livestock. In the case of dogs, the chain or rope shall be at least three (3) times the length of the dog as measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. Cats shall not be staked outside on a leash, rope, chain or similar apparatus. For animals and livestock not confined by chain or rope, the enclosure shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space for normal movement and to prevent overcrowding and physical discomfort.

(Ord. No. 8801, 1-11-88)