§ 4-115. Running at large prohibited; dogs and cats to be under control.

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(a)

Purpose and intent. It is the intent of this section that all dogs and cats be prevented from leaving, while unattended, the real property limits of their owner, possessor or custodian. It is further the intent of this section that, unless animal control has a signed running at large complaint on file regarding a specific dog or cat, no dog or cat be impounded and no citations be issued under this section unless the dog or cat is observed off the real property limits of the owner, possess or custodian, either by signed complaint by a witness, or by the Animal Control Officer.

(b)

Duty of owner to prevent violations. It shall be the duty of every owner of any dog or cat or anyone having a dog or cat in his possession or custody, to ensure that it is under control, so that it cannot wander off of the real property limits of the owner, possessor or custodian. Hunting dogs and farm and cattle dogs shall be deemed under control while on land with the consent of the owner thereof and engaged in normal hunting or farming activity for the particular type of dog involved.

(Ord. of 4-2-2012(13), § 1(30-101(5)(A)))

                    
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