[Amended 8-5-1999 by Ord. No. MC-3502]
It shall be unlawful to own, possess or keep in the City any dog or cat over the age of six months that has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided in §
188-44 of this article.
The above prohibition shall not apply in the following situations:
A. Statement of veterinarian. If a licensed veterinarian states, in
writing, that an animal is unfit to undergo the required surgical
procedure because of an extreme health condition of the animal. Such
extreme health conditions shall include, but not be limited to; severe
cardiovascular comprise, bleeding disorder, respiratory disease and
hepatic disease. The old age of an animal shall not, of itself, constitute
an extreme health condition for purposes of this section.
C. If an animal is temporarily in the City to participate in a show
or event sponsored by a nonprofit, sanctioned animal organization.
D. If an animal is owned, possessed or kept in the City for fewer than
30 days in a one-year period. However, the owner must show proof of
ownership and residency in a town other than the City with a valid,
up-to-date dog or cat (if applicable) license issued pursuant to applicable
New Jersey law and local ordinance.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by Ord. No. MC-4894]
E. If an owner and resident of the City of Camden holds a valid, up-to-date dog license issued pursuant to applicable New Jersey law and local ordinance. A City owner and resident's holding of such dog license shall constitute a defense of any violation of Article
IV. Section
188-43 (Spaying or neutering required) concerning which any proceedings are pending in the Municipal Court of the City of Camden.
[Added 3-10-2015 by Ord.
No. MC-4894]
In the event of intentional or accidental breeding, the entire
litter shall be turned over after weaning (eight weeks) to a City-approved
humane society/animal shelter. The adult animal shall be spayed within
10 weeks after birth of the litter.
[Added 8-5-1999 by Ord. No. MC-3502]
Any person who breeds animals for sale or distribution to other persons shall obtain the license required by §
485-3 of the Camden Code and shall pay the mercantile business fee provided by Chapters
485 and
500 of said Code.
[Amended 10-12-2006 by Ord. No. MC-4234]
Unless otherwise provided in the chapter, penalties against persons violating the provisions of this article shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of §
1-15.
[Amended 3-22-2001 by Ord. No. MC-3643]
The permits authorized under this article shall be issued by
the Municipal Clerk.