And unlike some nearby suburbs, Chicago has no limit on the number of animals residents keep. (d)Methods of disposal of dead animals. Hours for Adoption and Reclaim (b) All dogs, cats and ferrets shall be vaccinated by four months of age and revaccinated as recommended by the current Compendium of Animal Rabies or a licensed veterinarian according to the type of vaccine and the duration of its effectiveness. of 5-24-05). The unit manager may also be designated by the board of health as the official rabies control officer for the county. (h) Any person who releases a vicious animal either willfully through failure to exercise due care or control or who takes such animal out of such proper enclosure in such a manner which is likely to cause injury to another person or damage to the property of another person shall be in violation of this chapter. - Selling/giving away of animals; use of animals as prizes. (1) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit such animal to be out of his immediate control and restraint, or to be left unattended off the premises of the owner, or to be upon the property of another person without the permission of the owner or person in possession of such other property. 51-2-7. Rescue animalmeans a dog, cat, or other animal temporarily maintained by a licensed rescue group until the animal can be placed in a permanent home. b. Director, Animal Services 7 Years. Sec. Sec. of 5-24-05). ; permitting dogs in heat to run at large, O.C.G.A. (1) If incineration is chosen, the entire carcass must be reduced to ashes in the incineration process only in a county approved incinerator. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-8; Ord. Sec. Impoundmentmeans the taking into custody of an animal by CCAC. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-13; Ord. Animal intake stops at 4 p.m. daily. of 5-24-05). of 5-24-05). Running at largemeans any domestic animal not under the control and restraint of the owner or the owner's designee. (6) Ensures that all animals are treated in accordance with this chapter. (c)Powers and duties of unit manager. - Impoundment of animals found running at large; notice to owner. Any dog that has been confiscated under the provisions of subsections (b), (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this section shall be returned to its owner upon the owner's compliance with the provisions of this chapter and upon payment of reasonable confiscation costs provided in this chapter. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-2; Ord. The disease in people ranges from asymptomatic to severe. Animal waste shall be removed by placing said matter in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's or public trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit or other closed or sealed refuse container. If the owner is unknown, the person striking or injuring the animal shall notify CCAC, the county police department, or any law enforcement agency. (e) Any animal bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal that is not destroyed and manifests any of the symptoms of rabies should be immediately examined by a licensed veterinarian. of 5-24-05). (2) By CCAC sterilizing the animal prior to adoption. State law referenceDangerous Dog Control Law, O.C.G.A. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any power or duty in conflict with the preemptive effect of any federal or state law. (2) An invisible fence is not an acceptable means of control for an animal that is classified as vicious, dangerous, potentially dangerous, or is in estrus/heat. 213), page 2486 (see pt. of 6-11-85; Ord. (3) Build, make, maintain, or keep a pit or other animal fighting arena or area, whether permanent or portable, on public or private property. 4-8-20 et seq.) These processed feeds are usually made from animal products such as fish, crayfish, maggots, etc. (Ord. State law referenceDead Animal Disposal Act, O.C.G.A. (b)Appointment of unit. of 9-23-80, 5; Ord. b. of 5-24-05). b. If the enclosure is a fence, the fence must be high enough to keep the animal from climbing over and must be secured at the bottom to keep the animal from digging under. (Ord. 10-67. (3) No animal that is in strict confinement shall be sterilized or undergo any other surgical procedure during the quarantine period unless the surgery is necessary for a life threatening medical condition or injury. If identified, CCAC shall, within 24 hours of receipt, telephone the owner to give notice of the impoundment. Dozens of people spoke in favor to keep a proposed ordinance banning the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores. (2) Physically harmed, tortured, mutilated, beaten, or illegally killed. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-15; Ord. Licensedmeans having a valid Georgia state license issued under the authority of the State of Georgia. 10-8. It inflicts an injury upon a person when the animal is being used by a law enforcement officer carrying out official duties; or. (Ord. (1) Collects animals and fails to provide them with humane/adequate care; (2) Collects dead animals that are not properly disposed of as required by this chapter; or. The state law known as the dangerous dog control law is incorporated in this chapter by reference and made part of this chapter. (1) Dogs, while legally hunting or working on agricultural property with permission of the owner, are not required to wear a collar with identification tags when off the property of the owner. of 6-11-85; Ord of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-20; Ord. (f) No person residing in the same household, nor any corporation, institute or other entity, may adopt more than three animals within any 12-month period; however, nothing shall prohibit CCAC discretion to donate more than three animals in a 12-month period, if the donation is in the best interest or welfare of the animal or it is in the best interest of public safety. Sec. (c)Dangerous dogs. In most counties the Clerk of Superior Court is responsible . (Ord. Sec. Sec. Stephen Hammond A dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by CCAC or by a law enforcement officer or by another person authorized by CCAC if: a. (2) Use any animal as bait or as a lure in training dogs for racing or other competitions. It is permissible within the corporate limits of the City of Acworth to have goats, miniature pigs and backyard chickens if the following standards are met: (a) Goats shall not exceed 24 inches in height (at the withers) or 80 pounds in weight. State law referenceLiability of owner or keeper of vicious or dangerous animal for injuries caused by animal. (f) Any licensed veterinarian who is caring for an animal during the period of impoundment shall immediately notify the CCAC manager if the animal dies. Unprovoked attackorwithout provocationmeans an attack that is not provoked as defined by this chapter. b. Effluentmeans an outflow or discharge of waste. (b) Control of attacking or biting animal, vicious animals, potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dogs. (1) Sufficient safe space for adequate exercise suitable to the age, size, species and breed of animal; (2) Sufficient space during periods of confinement, suitable to the age, size, species and breed of animal to permit the animal to turn about freely, stand, sit, or lie, move, etc. Goats are herd animals, so they should never be kept as solitary animals. (c) Exception: An animal relinquished through a written agreement with CCAC, the Humane Society of Cobb County, other licensed rescue group, licensed veterinarians, individual, or other entity shall not be deemed abandoned but shall be considered relinquished to the entity. (1) A law enforcement officer or the CCAC manager or his designee who takes an animal as directed in this chapter while performing his duties as defined by this chapter shall not be in violation of this section. A 50-acre goat farm in Acworth many hoped would be bought by the county as a park is no longer up for consideration, its owner says, after the two parties failed to agree on a price. of 5-24-05). (a) No impounded animal shall be neutered or spayed (sterilized) without the owner's consent until the period of redemption has expired, except any animal that in the opinion of a licensed veterinarian must be sterilized in order to save its life may be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian prior to the expiration of the redemption period. (a) Subject to the state dangerous dog control law and the provisions of this chapter relating to rabies control and the rules and regulations of the board of health and this chapter, any animal found running at large or otherwise engaged in any activity or existing in a condition prohibited by this chapter or by the state dangerous dog control law shall be taken and impounded at the animal shelter. Due . Yes, the goat can eat corn as long as it is fed in limited quantities. (2) Recommend to the board of commissioners guidelines for the operation and maintenance of the animal shelter. Q fever is a disease caused by a type of bacterium named Coxiella burnetii. of 6-11-85; Ord. Such agreements or contracts shall be subject to any state law, which may govern. (3) Places an animal in the custody of a state licensed entity, such as but not limited to a veterinary clinic, grooming facility, boarding facility, or pet sitter for treatment, boarding, or other care, and fails to reclaim the animal by the agreed upon time. (c) The animal control board may enact its own by-laws and general hearing procedures. Fencemeans a structure of wire, wood, stone or other materials, including invisible fencing, which is of sufficient height and strength to act as a barrier against the passage of the animal it is intended to enclose. J, 1-4) and 1969 Ga. Laws (Act No. (Ord. If an animal is suffering from any life threatening disease or injury where life cannot be maintained and a slow death would be inhumane, and the licensed veterinarian and the CCAC manager agree that the best interest of the animal would be served by euthanizing the animal, then the animal shall be humanely euthanized regardless of whether or not the normally required impoundment period has expired. of 9-23-80, 15; Ord. (b) The fees established and collected under this chapter and pursuant to the state dangerous dog control law are not penalties but are imposed for the sole purpose of defraying expenses borne by the county for animal control and welfare under this chapter and are subject to change at any time. j. It will take 5 to 7 days and 5 to 10 goats depending on alot of variables. The avg. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-3.2; Ord. Charging a fee to do procedures on another person's animal or receiving compensation to render services can cost you. The grids and area under the grids must be designed so that they can be cleaned and sanitized. (Ord. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-10; Ord. b. (a) The fees with respect to all services performed in connection with enforcement of this chapter shall be set by the board of commissioners from time to time. State law referenceAnimal bites, O.C.G.A. 44-14-490 in disposing of the animal. (a)Legislative authority. b. Check out the table below to see property tax exemption options in Cobb County: $10,000 exemption in the school general and county general tax categories. If you need assistance after hours, call the Police Departments Non-Emergency number at (770)-499-3911. of 5-24-05). The post 7 member shall serve concurrently with the chairman's term of office and at the chairman's pleasure and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (a)Incorporation. (3) Animals that are housed at licensed kennels, shelters, or veterinary clinics are exempt from wearing collars and rabies tags provided the animal has been properly vaccinated and the veterinarian/caretaker has the rabies tag or proof of vaccination in his possession where it may be shown upon demand of a representative of CCAC. (3) For sick or injured animals, confinement as directed by a veterinarian. 10-4. of 9-23-80, 17; Ord. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-3.1(a)(c); Ord. The payment of reasonable confiscation costs and the return of a dog shall not bar or affect an action against the owner for violation of this chapter. (f) No person shall charge admission to, participate in, or be present as a spectator, handler, timekeeper, referee, guard, etc. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-7; Ord. - Taking; selling impounding of owned animals. Based on that if you live on A1 zoned property and have 2+ acres you can have 1 goat, ordinance 32.300 general use. The unit manager and assistant manager shall possess badges for use in the execution of their duties, but shall not necessarily wear uniforms. Do they have a good temperment? (5) Traps can only be placed on public or private property with permission of the owner or lessor of the property. Sec. d. Buried in or adjacent to the county right-of-way. (f)Enforcement by unit manager, animal control officer, humane officers. Provoked attackmeans an attack resulting when a domestic animal is placed in a situation such that an expected reaction would be to bite or attack. (d) Exception: An animal left unattended when its sole owner dies shall not be deemed abandoned, and shall be impounded by CCAC until CCAC can locate a family member to take custody of the animal. Most pet goats tend to like attention, petting from their owners, and even eating out of your hand. of 10-24-89; Ord. The laws of the state or the United States of America shall apply when this chapter is silent. * State law and other referencesSee Georgia Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Division, Chapter 40-13-13, Animal Protection, the current state law, and the Georgia Rabies Control Manual. No more than one vehicle per 390 square feet of living building square footage may be parked regularly overnight on the property upon which the dwelling unit . A pair (or more) of goats will make a good addition to the right family. Are goats nice? of 9-23-80, 22; Ord. Channel 2 found a headless goat in the river, then another and another. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-11; Ord. of 9-23-80, 19; Ord. Permission of the owner or person in custody of the animal confined shall not be unreasonably withheld. of 6-11-85; Ord. - Penalty for violation of section 10-12.1. If a family member cannot be located, then the animal will be held in compliance with section 10-67 of this chapter. Decapitated goats. (g) No person shall profit from any activity connected with any animal fight or exhibition of animals fighting or training, or competitions or matches of fighting animals. Some Cobb County residents who live on smaller lots can soon house female chickens on their property. Likewise, contact with the urine, feces, or blood of a potentially rabid animal does not constitute an exposure since the pathogenesis of rabies is such that the virus follows nerve pathways and has only limited circulation in the blood. (c) Exhibitions of animals for illegal purposes as stated in local ordinances, this chapter, state and federal laws are strictly prohibited. Unsanitary conditionsmeans animal living space including shelter and exercise area, contaminated by health hazards, irritants, items or conditions that endanger or pose a risk to an animal's health, including but not limited to: (5) Fumes, foul or noxious odors, contaminated air, hazardous chemicals or poisons; (7) Uncontrolled parasite or rodent infestation; and. h. Any other structure that is not safe or suitable for housing the species. 8, art. (d)Fees. (1) The sale of any live animal at public or private sale, the giving or adopting of a live animal to an individual/entity, or the transference of ownership of a live animal to CCAC or any licensed humane society, licensed rescue group or licensed veterinarian. It shall be the continuing and sole duty of the owner to provide the CCAC manager an updated and effective policy; b. at any animal fight/battle. of 10-24-89; Res. - Vicious animals; possession of vicious animals. The following exceptions apply: (1) Any animal impounded as a result of cruelty, abuse, neglect, or any other reason defined by this chapter as inhumane treatment may be retained by CCAC until such time as the case is disposed of in a court competent to hear such matters. The entity shall abide by the requirements of O.C.G.A. Methods which can be used for disposal of dead animals are burial and incineration in a county approved incinerator. - Entrapment of animals; methods, duration, access to food and water, etc. Relinquishedmeans written transfer of ownership of an animal by the owner to CCAC. Proper enclosuremeans an enclosure for keeping a dangerous dog, potentially dangerous dog or vicious animal securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen, fence, or structure suitable to prevent the entry of another animal or any person other than the owner or caretaker. (c) Right to inspect. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-25; Ord. In addition, the commissioners from districts 1 and 3 shall together appoint the post 4 member, and the commissioners from districts 2 and 4 shall together appoint the post 2 member. For the purposes of this chapter, snow, ice or rancid/ contaminated water are not considered adequate water. (c)Other regulations. Reply. A potentially dangerous dog shall be confiscated in the same manner as a dangerous dog if the dog is: a. (Ord. (1) Shall be given food and water as needed to prevent malnutrition and dehydration; (2) May not be treated in a cruel or abusive manner; (3) That are domestic animals and are seriously ill or severely injured shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian or the animal shelter for evaluation, care and disposition; (4) That are domestic animals that appear to be uninjured and reasonably healthy shall be taken to animal shelter or returned to the owner if known; and. of 6-11-85; Ord. - Goats, miniature pigs, and backyard chickens generally. The unit manager shall be primarily responsible, with support from the director of the department of public safety, for the enforcement of this chapter; and his duties shall include but not limited to the following: (1) Responsible for the operation of the animal shelter and the performance of such duties and the keeping of such records as the board of commissioners may require. (c) Cattle and livestock that are current on their rabies vaccinations bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal shall be revaccinated immediately, confined, and observed for the period of time set by the State of Georgia. The owner shall notify the CCAC manager of any changes, renewals, and/or cancellations by written notice at least 30 days prior to any change, renewal, and/or cancellation; and, c. The county shall have the right to rely on the representations of the owner that to maintain the required insurance when the owner qualifies for the issuance of the certificate of registration; or. (4) Used as bait to train/lure other animals to fight/kill. A general description by sex, breed and approximate age, together with any identification tag, vaccination tag or other marking, if any; d. The name and address of the person reclaiming or adopting; g. The condition of the animal when received; h. Any treatment administered to the animal, including any drugs, medication or appliances; i. If CCAC is unable to contact the owner by telephone, it shall send notice of impoundment to the owner by certified mail. of 5-24-05). of 10-24-89; Res. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-24; Ord. (c) Animals that may not be vaccinated for health reasons at the direction of a licensed veterinarian and those under the suggested age shall wear a collar with identification tags when off the property of the owner. (d) No person shall own, possess, keep, harbor, train, lend, borrow, or handle any dog, cat, bird/fowl, or other domestic, feral or wild animal with the intent that such animal shall be engaged in any animal fight/fight training, exhibition of animal fighting or being used as bait for fighting/aggressive animals. Common names: Mountain lion Sleek and graceful, cougars ( Puma concolor ) are solitary and secretive animals rarely seen in the wild. While experience pays, it is not enough to merit pay when rendering services from producer to producer. For the purposes of this chapter, condominium and apartment common property shall not be considered to be the premises of the animal owner. 4-5-1 et seq. Promote the spread of communicable diseases. Neglect (willful)means the intentional withholding of adequate food, water and humane care required by an animal to prevent starvation, dehydration, death, or other harmful/debilitating conditions. The injury inflicted by the animal was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort; was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the animal; had in the past been reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the animal; or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. This section is enacted pursuant to the Georgia Constitution and 1967 Ga. Laws (Act No. Sec. Sec. of 9-23-80, 13; Ord. (Ord. (2) Leaves an animal in a parked vehicle when temperatures inside the vehicle may adversely affect the animal's health and welfare. This chapter shall be construed to effectuate its purposes and policies and to supplement such existing state laws as may relate to animals.
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