A. 
When animals are not provided shelter inside a dwelling, proper shelter shall be provided. Examples of proper shelter include, but are not limited to, extended or separate structures from a dwelling (such as garages and sheds), outbuildings, barns, hutches, lean-to, run-in sheds, partially enclosed kennels and modified playhouses.
B. 
Animal enclosures that are not inside a dwelling are not proper shelter.
C. 
Except when an animal is temporarily confined during transport, a disaster or rescue, or while participating in a qualified activity, animal transport containers are not proper shelter.
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:
(1) 
Fecal matter.
(2) 
Standing water.
(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. 
Proper shelter for a dog shall:
(1) 
Be an enclosed structure.
(2) 
Be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the dog from injury.
(3) 
Be water-resistant.
(4) 
Be constructed of any material except metal or plastic, except that a commercially manufactured doghouse may be constructed of plastic.
(5) 
Have a solid, level floor that is a minimum of two inches off the ground.
(6) 
Have a flexible windproof and water-resistant flap covering the entrance that:
(a) 
Permits the dog to safely enter and exit;
(b) 
Protects the dog from the weather; and
(c) 
Ensures a water-resistant and windproof interior.
(7) 
Provide interior space:
(a) 
Appropriate and sufficient for the age, breed, type, quantity, and size of the dog.
(b) 
Large enough that, while inside, the dog is able to freely turn around while standing, but not so large that the dog is unable to warm the interior of the structure and retain body heat.
(8) 
Contain ample dry bedding, such as straw, wooden chips and/or sawdust or other similar material.
(9) 
Be clean and usable, free of:
(a) 
Fecal matter.
(b) 
Standing water.
(c) 
Sharp objects, trash and debris.
(10) 
Be maintained to minimize health hazards and obnoxious odors.
B. 
When a dog is provided shelter in an unheated structure, such as a garage, shed or enclosed porch, a shelter for the purpose of retaining body heat shall be provided. The shelter shall be an enclosed structure with ample padding or other barrier on the floor to insulate the dog from the floor.
C. 
When a doghouse is provided as shelter, and multiple dogs are present, each dog over 12 weeks of age, shall be provided a doghouse.
D. 
Animal transport containers are not proper shelter, except for when a dog is:
(1) 
Provided shelter inside a dwelling; or
(2) 
Temporarily confined during transport, a disaster or rescue, or while participating in a qualified activity.
A violation of this article is a Class A violation.