§ 14-44. Female dogs in heat.

(a)

The owner, harborer or keeper of a female dog in heat (estrus) shall humanely and securely confine such dog indoors or in a secure enclosure. For the purposes of this section, a secure enclosure shall mean an enclosed and locked pen or structure of sufficient construction to prevent the entry of a male dog, and to prevent the female in heat from escaping.

(b)

When not in a secure enclosure, such dogs shall be under the direct control and supervision of a responsible individual so that the dog is not allowed to unintentionally come into contact with a male dog and breed.

(c)

For the purpose of this section, a fenced area is not a sufficient enclosure.

(d)

The only exception to this section is when a female dog in heat is in a secure enclosure for intentional breeding purposes.

(Ord. No. 16-29, § 3, 10-11-16)