(a) 
Any person whose female dog or cat of breeding age has a litter must either obtain a litter permit prior to breeding or as soon as the owner becomes aware the animal is pregnant. The owner must show proof of a health certificate by a licensed veterinarian dated within the past twelve (12) months. The issuance of a permit authorizes the whelping of no more than one (1) litter per female dog or cat in any twelve (12) month period. Each permit applicant shall be required to take the responsible pet owner course offered by the ASC as part of the permit application process.
(b) 
If, after notice, a person fails to obtain a permit, the ASC shall be authorized to impound the female dog or cat and the litter in addition to any other available remedies outlined herein.
(c) 
The litter permit number shall be prominently displayed in all advertisements, notices, or displays of the litter for offers to give away or sell any members of the litter.
(d) 
Instead of applying for a litter permit, an owner may choose to prepay for a spay surgery at the veterinary clinic of their choice. The owner shall present a receipt of payment along with a scheduled appointment to the ASC. The litter permit fee will be waived with proof of payment for sterilization and scheduled appointment as it applies in accordance with this section only. The female must be spayed within thirty (30) days after weaning the litter and the owner shall bring proof of the animal's sterilization to ASC within thirty-five (35) days.
(e) 
It shall be illegal to sell or give away animals in parking lots, flea markets, temporary events, or in places where the public generally gathers.
(f) 
The owner must maintain records of all animals given away or sold, including the name, address, phone number, and date of transfer for all individuals to whom an animal is transferred. Records must be maintained for one (1) year from date of transfer.
(g) 
A female may have no more than three (3) litters in her lifetime. The female must be spayed within thirty (30) days after weaning her third litter.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
(a) 
Any person who owns or harbors a male dog or cat and wishes to breed this animal with any female dog or cat must obtain a stud permit and furnish a copy of the permit to the owner of the female animal prior to breeding. An applicant must show proof of a veterinary health certificate dated within the past 12 months prior to obtaining a permit. Each permit applicant shall be required to take the responsible pet owner course offered by the ASC as part of the permit application process.
(b) 
A person commits an offense if he breeds a male animal without a permit or permits a male animal to be bred with a female animal without receiving a copy of the valid stud permit for the male animal.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
(a) 
Any person who sells or offers for sale one or more puppies or kittens must obtain a seller's permit prior to or within ten (10) business days of the litter's birth. Each seller's permit shall be valid for six (6) months, and the issuance of a permit authorizes the breeding and sale of no more than one (1) litter per female dog or cat in any twelve (12) month period. Each permit applicant shall be required to take the responsible pet owner course offered by ASC as part of the permit application process.
(b) 
The seller's permit number shall be prominently displayed in all advertisements, notices, or displays for sale of the puppies or kittens.
(c) 
A seller's permit holder shall provide a purchaser a certificate of health from a veterinarian, for a period of not less than two (2) weeks with a recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian.
(d) 
The owner must maintain records of all animals given away including the name, address, phone number, and date of transfer for all individuals to whom an animal is transferred. Records must be maintained for one (1) year from the date of transfer.
(e) 
If, after notice, a person fails to obtain a permit, the department shall be authorized to impound the puppies or kittens in addition to any other available remedies.
(f) 
The animal owner may choose to prepay for a spay surgery at the veterinary clinic of their choice. The owner shall present proof of payment and appointment date to the ASC. The female must be spayed within thirty (30) days of weaning the litter, and the owner shall bring proof within thirty-five (35) days of the animal's sterilization to the ASC. Upon proof of sterilization payment and appointment, the seller's permit fee will be waived as it applies in accordance with this section only.
(g) 
It shall be illegal to sell or give away animals in parking lots, flea markets, temporary events, or in places where the public generally gathers.
(h) 
A female may have no more than three (3) litters in her lifetime. The female must be spayed within thirty (30) days of weaning her third litter.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to transfer or offer to transfer any puppy or kitten under the age of eight (8) weeks unless the puppy or kitten is transferred to:
(1) 
Animal services;
(2) 
Any tax-exempt nonprofit organization founded for the purpose of providing humane sanctuary or shelter for abandoned or unwanted animals; or
(3) 
Any recognized rescue organization that is currently approved by the ASC.
(b) 
It shall be a defense to prosecution that the puppy or kitten was transferred with its mother.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)
The following requirements apply to all dogs, cats, and/or ferrets over the age of six (6) months offered for sale:
(1) 
No owner or person shall advertise, display, transfer ownership, or offer to transfer ownership of any dog, cat, or ferret over the age of six (6) months of age that is not sterilized, implanted with a microchip, and currently vaccinated against rabies.
(2) 
The sterilization requirement in subsection (1) shall not apply if the owner can provide proof that the animal meets one or more of the following conditions:
a. 
The animal is registered with a national dog registry or is a sporting dog, livestock dog, working dog, performance dog, or the owner is a member of a national breed club, local breed or performance club, or sporting or hunting club. The owner must show proof of an annual veterinary health certificate.
b. 
The animal is a professionally trained police/fire animal.
(3) 
The seller must provide proof of sterilization and vaccination to the new owner at time of sale of the animal.
(4) 
All dogs, cats, or ferrets must be restrained in a manner to prevent animal bite exposure to humans and/or other animals.
(5) 
It shall be illegal to sell or give away animals in parking lots, at temporary events, or in places where the public generally gathers including flea markets.
(Ordinance 58-2024 adopted 11/5/2024)