The shelter shall have these minimum specifications:
A. A roof, enclosed sides, a doorway and a solid level
floor raised at least two inches from the ground.
B. An entryway protected by a self-closing door, and
offset outer door or a flexible flap made of windproof material.
C. Bedding such as cedar shavings, straw or other nonabsorbent
material in sufficient quantity for insulation against cold and damp.
Bedding shall be kept dry.
D. One hundred fifty square feet of pen space for each
dog kept therein which is five months of age or older.
No animal sacrifice shall be permitted to be
performed in the Township. No owner shall fail to provide his animal
with sufficient good and wholesome food and water in suitable containers.
Proper shelter, protection from weather, veterinary care and humane
care and treatment shall also be provided. No one shall abandon an
animal within the Township. No animal shall be subjected to unnecessary
suffering and cruelty such as exposing animals to prolonged fear,
injury, pain or physical abuse. Animals shall have interaction with
humans and other animals whenever possible. Appropriate adherence
to these standards shall be determined by the Animal Control Officer.
It shall be the duty of every person within
the municipality to report any instances of animal cruelty to the
Animal Control Officer. Any person who, as the operator of a motor
vehicle, accidentally strikes an animal shall stop and render such
assistance as may be possible, provided that same can be accomplished
safely and without danger to pedestrians or other motorists. The operator
shall promptly report such injury or death to the appropriate law
enforcement agency, the animal control center or a local humane society.
The operator shall also promptly report such injury or death to the
animal's owner, if known.
[Amended 5-4-2021 by Ord. No. 3471]
Any person violating any provision of this article, except the
section entitled "Duties of citizens," shall, upon conviction, be
liable for a fine of up to $500 for the first offense, up to $1,000
for the second offense and up to $5,000 and from five to 90 days in
jail for the third and subsequent offenses.