[Ord. 06-2013-583, 6/13/2013, § 601]
1. 
Confinement and Control. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog to fail to keep at all times the dog in any of the following manners:
A. 
Confined within the premises of the owner.
B. 
Firmly secured by means of a collar and chain or other device so that it cannot stray beyond the premises on which it is secured.
C. 
Under the reasonable control of some person, or when engaged in lawful hunting, exhibition, performance events or field training.
2. 
Housing. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of a dog to house the dog for any period of time in a drum, barrel, refrigerator, or freezer regardless of the material of which the drum, barrel, refrigerator or freezer is constructed.
[Ord. 06-2013-583, 6/13/2013, § 602]
It shall be unlawful for the owner or custodian of any dog or cat to keep, harbor or have in his, her or its custody or control within the Township any dog or cat three months or older unless such dog or cat has a current vaccination against rabies with a vaccine as approved by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians. Proof of vaccination shall be furnished at the request of the Township.
[Ord. 06-2013-583, 6/13/2013, § 603]
It shall be the duty of the owner or custodian of any dog, cat or other animal who has knowledge of the fact that said dog, cat or other animal has bitten or injured any person, as well as the duty of the person so bitten or injured, to immediately report the facts of the incident and the whereabouts of such animal to the Township.
[Ord. 06-2013-583, 6/13/2013, § 604]
1. 
Upon any dog, cat or other animal biting or injuring any person:
A. 
The owner or custodian of every such animal shall immediately place said animal in confinement in such a manner as to prevent it from escaping, running at large or having physical contact with other animals or humans, other than the animal's owner or custodian, and shall maintain such confinement for an observation period of 10 days.
B. 
At the end of said ten-day observation period, the animal shall be examined by a veterinarian employed by the owner or custodian, and a written report from the veterinarian of the results of such examination shall be submitted by the owner or custodian within 24 hours to the Township. If the report reveals no symptoms of rabies, the animal may then be released. If the owner or custodian fails or refuses to have the animal examined for rabies by a veterinarian within 24 hours of the end of the ten-day observation period, the Township shall be authorized to have the animal seized and taken to a veterinarian solely for the purpose of said rabies examination. The owner or custodian shall be responsible for all expenses incurred for said examination; and failure to pay the same to the Township within five days of receipt of an itemized statement of said examination shall constitute a separate violation of this Part.
C. 
If, at any time during the said ten-day period of observation, the animal develops symptoms indicative of rabies, such fact shall be communicated at once to the Township, and the animal shall immediately be removed to a veterinary hospital acceptable to the Township.
D. 
If the animal is diagnosed as rabid, it shall be humanely euthanized. Confirmatory tests for the presence of rabies shall be conducted on the animal's remains as necessary. After such testing, the remains of the animal shall be disposed of in such manner as the Township may direct after consultation, with the owner or custodian of the animal.
E. 
If the animal is a stray that cannot be identified, it shall be the duty of the Township to impound such animal and place it in confinement for observation, examination or other necessary action normally required of a private animal owner as specified in this section.
F. 
It shall be the duty of the Township to notify, in writing, the victim of an animal bite of the results of the ten-day observation period and veterinary examination of the biting animal following the receipt of reports of those results.
G. 
Any cost to the victim for medical treatment resulting from an attacking or biting dog must be paid fully by the owner or keeper of the dog. The Township shall not be liable for medical treatment costs to the victim.
[Ord. 06-2013-583, 6/13/2013, § 605]
1. 
All dogs are hereby declared to be personal property and subjects of theft.
2. 
It shall be unlawful for a person to place any poison or harmful substance of any description in any place, on his own premises or elsewhere, where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs. Anyone convicted of violating this subsection commits a summary offense.
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to place any poison or harmful substance of any description in any place, on his own premises or elsewhere with the intent that the poison or substance be eaten by dogs. Anyone convicted of violating this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree and shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000, or more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for not more than two years, or both. A subsequent conviction under this subsection shall constitute a felony of the third degree.
3. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon or attempt to abandon any dog within the commonwealth. Anyone convicted of abandoning or attempting to abandon any dog within the commonwealth shall pay a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $1,000 plus costs.
A. 
Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine for treatment, boarding or other care, or placed in the custody of a licensed boarding kennel for board or other care, which shall be abandoned by its owner or his representative for a period of more than 10 days after written notice by personal service or registered mail, return receipt requested, is given to the owner or his representative at his last known address and return receipt is received by the doctor or the licensed boarding kennel, may be turned over to the custody of the nearest humane society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals or dog pound in the area. After 48 hours of receipt, such custodian may humanely kill such animal or place it for adoption. During such forty-eight-hour period, the animal may be released only to the owner or his representative. If the owner claims the animal, he shall be liable for room and board charges for the animal during the abandonment period.
[Ord. 06-2013-583, 6/13/2013, § 606]
Except as herein and hereby supplemented or amended, Chapter 2, including the penalties for violation thereof, which penalties shall also be applicable to the provisions of this amendatory ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect according to its original terms and provisions.