(c) Any person who takes into custody an animal running at large in violation of this chapter shall deliver such animal to the animal shelter without fee or charge. (a) Animal exhibitions will be permitted provided that the exhibitor: (1) Has all valid licenses and permits that are required by the state, county or city available for inspection on demand; (2) Abides by all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and guidelines that apply to such exhibits; (3) Does not exhibit any animal that is ill or injured; (4) Has a licensed veterinarian either present or on call to attend to any injured/ill animal; (5) Confines/controls all animals to protect the public and the animals from harm; and. (Ord. Sec. Sec. (3) The requirements of subsection (2) of this section shall not apply in the areas zoned for agricultural purposes where the owner of the dog is using the dog for hunting or working purposes and has the dog in his possession or control. of 5-24-05). 4-11-5.1. Sufficient coverage and insulation to protect an animal from extreme hot and cold temperatures; b. A licensed rescue group, licensed animal shelter, licensed veterinarian, licensed pet dealer, or licensed humane society which has all required governmental licenses, registrations and has obtained permission from the owner of the business or property, may sell or give away animals on private or public property, including but not limited to: retail stores, businesses, flea markets, yard sales and CCAC property. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Abandonment (of an animal)means the act of any person who: (1) Abandons an animal by leaving an animal unattended for a period of time in excess of 24 hours without food, water, adequate ventilation or shelter on public or private property, including but not limited to the property of the owner/custodian; (2) Puts out, leaves, abandons, or in any other way discards any animal on public or private property, including but not limited to the property of the owner/custodian, and including but not limited to leaving an animal contained in a box, bag, fence, house or other structure or tethered; or. (c) Exhibitions of animals for illegal purposes as stated in local ordinances, this chapter, state and federal laws are strictly prohibited. (Ord. (Ord. Neglectmeans absence of adequate care that is unintentional. c. An animal that is current on its vaccination and has bitten its owner, caretaker, or member of its family. of 10-24-89; Res. The injury inflicted by the dog was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort, was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog, had in the past been reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the dog, or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. of 10-24-89; Res. (a) Subject to the state dangerous dog control law and the provisions of this chapter relating to rabies control and the rules and regulations of the board of health and this chapter, any animal found running at large or otherwise engaged in any activity or existing in a condition prohibited by this chapter or by the state dangerous dog control law shall be taken and impounded at the animal shelter. Do they have a good temperment? In addition to other duties, the unit manager, animal control officers and humane officers shall have authority to investigate all animal complaints and enforce the animal control ordinance and state dangerous dog law as applied in this chapter. No more than one certificate shall be issued per domicile. Costsmeans confiscation costs on potentially dangerous dogs, dangerous dogs or vicious animals are set by the board of commissioners and shall be paid by the owner to Cobb County Animal Control. Based on that if you live on A1 zoned property and have 2+ acres you can have 1 goat, ordinance 32.300 general use. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-10; Ord. (d)Return of confiscated dangerous dogs, potentially dangerous dogs or vicious animals. (2) When upon the premises of the owner, attacking or biting animals, vicious animals, potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dogs shall be kept indoors or in a proper enclosure as defined by this chapter. 10-10. Animal waste will be removed in a timely manner by placing said material in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit, or other closed or sealed refuse container, so as to provide a sanitary and odor-free condition at all times. Add dead goats to the list. d. Adequate bedding or resting area suitable for the breed, species, age, size, and medical condition of the animal. (5) Traps can only be placed on public or private property with permission of the owner or lessor of the property. An annual fee to register dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs as set by the board of commissioners shall be paid by the owner to CCAC. (b) Legal exhibitions include but are not limited to petting zoos, circuses, dog shows, individuals or groups displaying/marketing animals for adoption or sale, etc., unless otherwise prohibited in this chapter. According to the legislation under consideration in the Ohio House right now, property owners would still be limited in the number of small livestock allowed on their residential properties-by . (1) Be designed to prevent the animal from escaping, and: a. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-24; Ord. 2. (a) Any person who abuses an animal, or aids another person in abusing an animal, or causes or permits an animal to abuse another animal, by acting or failing to act, shall be in violation of this chapter. The unit manager of the animal control unit shall be appointed by the appropriate appointing authority. The injury inflicted was sustained by a person who was committing a willful trespass or other tort, was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog, had in the past been reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the dog, or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. Police departmentmeans the Cobb County Police Department or its successor department(s). The jurisdiction for enforcement of this chapter shall be in the unincorporated area of the county; however, the county may contract or enter into agreements with other municipalities to enforce this chapter for joint animal control services or for the provision of animal control services and for the separate or joint use of personnel, facilities and equipment for such services. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 5-24-05). - Attacking or biting animals. Hello, a lot of time has passed since the comme t was made. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any liability on the part of county, or any employee, board or official which enforces or fails to enforce any of the provisions provided in this chapter or any provisions in the state dangerous dog law. Any person shall be in violation of this chapter who: (1) Transports an animal in a pickup or other open vehicle unless the animal is either: b. of 5-24-05). Common names: Mountain lion Sleek and graceful, cougars ( Puma concolor ) are solitary and secretive animals rarely seen in the wild. Aggressively bitten, attacked or endangered the safety of humans after the dog has been classified as a potentially dangerous dog and after the owner has been notified of such classification. Protected by a belt, halter, tether, cage, container or other device that will prevent the animal from falling, jumping or being thrown from the motor vehicle and that will protect the animal from harm. While experience pays, it is not enough to merit pay when rendering services from producer to producer. The tax for recording the note is at the rate of $1.50 for each $500.00 or fractional part of the face amount of the note. d. The dog is outside of a proper enclosure in violation of section 10-11. The dog is not validly registered as required by section 10-10 of this section, including the posting of warning signs; c. The dog is not maintained in a proper enclosure; or. of 6-11-85; Ord. (d)Methods of disposal of dead animals. (1) Shall be given food and water as needed to prevent malnutrition and dehydration; (2) May not be treated in a cruel or abusive manner; (3) That are domestic animals and are seriously ill or severely injured shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian or the animal shelter for evaluation, care and disposition; (4) That are domestic animals that appear to be uninjured and reasonably healthy shall be taken to animal shelter or returned to the owner if known; and. If the owner is unwilling to euthanize the animal, the exposed animal must be placed in strict confinement/isolation for the period of time set by the State of Georgia and vaccinated one month prior to being released from isolation. (b) The animal control board may request and receive in a timely manner statistics, information and documentation necessary for reports and studies for the board of commissioners. A surety bond in the amount specified by the State of Georgia and issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state payable to any persons injured by the dangerous dog. a. Animal sheltermeans an entity that possess a shelter license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. (b) Unvaccinated dogs, cats and ferrets that are bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal should be humanely euthanized immediately. (1) If incineration is chosen, the entire carcass must be reduced to ashes in the incineration process only in a county approved incinerator. (1) Any person having information an animal has bitten or attacked a person shall immediately report such information to CCAC. (a) Insofar as the control of rabies is concerned, this chapter shall be construed and enforced consistently with any rules and regulations promulgated by the board of health. of 5-24-05). Since the goat craze is fairly recent, don't be surprised if they are not entirely sure at first. (c) Exception: A person shall not be guilty of aggravated cruelty when the person is protecting his life, or the life of another person or animal that is being attacked by an animal that is attempting to severely harm or kill him, provided that the person or animal being attacked is not committing a crime or is not aggravating or inciting the animal to attack, and has not aggravated, injured, abused or assaulted the animal in the past. (d) Unvaccinated cattle or livestock bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal should be destroyed (slaughtered) immediately. (2) Physically harmed, tortured, mutilated, beaten, or illegally killed. When off the premises of the owner, all animals shall at a minimum be maintained on an appropriate chain, leash or tie not exceeding 6 feet in length, and in the hands of a person who possesses the ability to restrain the animal. (b) Exception: Licensed veterinarians who perform surgery or euthanasia and CCAC personnel who euthanize animals under the direction of the CCAC manager per the guidelines of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, Georgia Department of Agriculture and this chapter are not in violation of this chapter. Listen. (2) Any impounded animal adopted from CCAC that was not spayed or neutered per the adoption agreement may immediately be reclaimed by CCAC, and the owner may not be permitted to reclaim said animal. Animal control facility/sheltermeans those facilities designated by the board of commissioners for the housing and care of animals pursuant to this chapter. (e) No person shall train, assist, umpire/referee or in any way participate in the training of any animal to be used for animal fighting or used as bait or for animal fighting, or torment, badger or bait any animal for the purpose of fighting or blood sport training or any other such activity, the primary purpose of which is the training/conditioning of animals for aggressive or vicious behavior or animal fights or exhibitions of fighting animals. (c) All members of the animal control board shall be residents of the county.