Proper shelter for an animal other than a dog shall:
A. Have four sides and a roof, except shelter for equine shall have
three sides and a roof (also known as a "run-in shed").
B. Provide each animal protection from the weather.
C. Be structurally sound and maintained in good repair, protecting the
animal from injury.
D. Be appropriate and sufficient for the species, age, breed, type,
quantity, and size of the animal.
E. Provide ample dry bedding, such as straw, wooden chips and/or sawdust
or other similar material.
F. Provide interior space that allows each animal adequate freedom of
movement. "Freedom of movement" shall be defined and measured by the
ability of each animal to freely turn around while standing inside
under the same conditions that would exist during normal use (as in
the case of multiple animals).
G. Be clean and usable and free of:
(3)
Sharp objects, trash and debris.
H. Be maintained to minimize health hazards and obnoxious odors.
A violation of this article is a Class A violation.
When a dog is not provided shelter inside a dwelling, a doghouse
is considered proper shelter; however, garages, sheds, enclosed porches
and partially enclosed kennels may qualify as proper shelter for dogs.
A violation of this article is a Class A violation.