Chapter 6.08
DOGS AND CATS
Sections:
6.08.010 Running at large prohibited.
6.08.020 Impoundment of animals at large—Recordkeeping.
6.08.030 Vaccination required—Display of tags.
6.08.040 Exposure to rabies—Procedure.
6.08.050 Reporting animal bites.
6.08.060 Keeping vicious animals prohibited—Impoundment.
6.08.070 Destruction of animals—Powers of Municipal Judge.
6.08.080 Noisy animals prohibited.
6.08.090 Removal of excrement.
6.08.100 Scattering of trash by animals.
6.08.010 Running at large prohibited.
It is unlawful for the owner of any dog or cat, or person having charge of any dog or cat, to permit or knowingly allow the dog or cat to run at large within the city, except in designated “dog run” areas, or to allow such animals to enter upon the private property of another without the prior consent of the owner or person in charge of the private property. For purposes of this section, “private property” includes all real property, including common areas of condominiums, townhouses or other developments. The dog or cat must, at all times, be constrained by the following means:
A. Within the confines of a building or improvement or motor vehicle;
B. Within the confines of a fence or enclosure sufficient to keep the animal on the premises of the owner or person in charge of the animal; or
C. By chain, cord or leash of reasonable length to keep the animal under immediate control of the handler or within the confines of a premises. (Ord. 2004-15; Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-4(a))
6.08.020 Impoundment of animals at large—Recordkeeping.
A. It is the duty of the Police Department to take into custody, if possible, any dog or cat found running at large and not under reasonable control and to make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or person in charge of such animal, whereupon a summons and complaint may be issued. If, after reasonable effort, no owner or person in charge can be located, the Police Department shall cause the animal to be impounded in an appropriate shelter.
B. The Police Department shall maintain a record of all dogs and cats impounded and the release of the same. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code §§ 44(b), 4-5)
6.08.030 Vaccination required—Display of tags.
A. Each dog or cat over the age of six (6) months kept or harbored within the city shall be vaccinated against rabies and such vaccinations shall be kept current thereafter. Dogs and cats shall be vaccinated by any veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine. A certificate of vaccination in duplicate shall be prepared by the veterinarian, one (1) copy to be issued to the owner or person in charge, and one (1) to be retained in the veterinarian’s files.
B. The owner or person in charge of any dog or cat within the city shall place or have placed on the collar of such dog or cat, a tag showing a certificate from a licensed veterinarian that the animal has been vaccinated for rabies. The collar with the tag attached thereto shall be kept on the dog or cat at all times. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-6)
6.08.040 Exposure to rabies—Procedure.
A. Whenever any dog, cat or other animal is affected by rabies, or in any manner is suspected of having rabies, or has been bitten by an animal known or suspected to be affected by rabies, the owner or person in charge of such animal or any person having knowledge thereof shall immediately report such fact to the Police Department stating, if known, where such animal may be found.
B. Any animal that has bitten any person, or has been exposed to rabies, or in any manner is suspected of having rabies, shall be immediately confined for a period of ten (10) days from the date of the incident or for a longer period upon the advice of the Police Department or veterinarian. Officers of the Police Department or other employees of the city charged with enforcement of this chapter shall serve notice of such confinement on the owner or person in charge of such animal. Confinement shall be either in an animal shelter or at a veterinary hospital selected by the Police Department and at the owner’s expense.
C. Any animal shall be immediately destroyed if found to be infected with rabies.
D. Any impounded animal found not to be infected by rabies shall be released upon proof of immunization and booster injections, given by a qualified veterinarian, at the expense of the owner. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-7)
6.08.050 Reporting animal bites.
Whenever any dog, cat or other animal has bitten any person, it shall be the duty of the owner or person in charge of such animal or of any other person having knowledge thereof to immediately report such fact to the Police Department stating, if known, where such animal may be found. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-8)
6.08.060 Keeping vicious animals prohibited—Impoundment.
A. It is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor a fierce or vicious dog or cat within the city. Fierce or vicious dogs or cats are declared to be a public nuisance and may be taken into custody and impounded in an animal shelter.
B. For the purpose of this section, a “fierce or vicious dog or cat” is defined and declared to be an animal that bites or attacks human beings or, in a vicious and terrorizing manner, attacks or approaches in an apparent attitude of attack upon a person upon the streets or any public way within the city, of the premises of another, on any private property as defined in Section 6.08.010, or on the premises of the owner or person in charge of such animal if a clear and present danger exists to any person having lawful right to enter upon such premises.
C. The definitions contained in this section shall not apply to a trained K-9 police dog in the custody and control of its handler while carrying out an official police duty. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-9)
6.08.070 Destruction of animals—Powers of Municipal Judge.
The Judge of the Municipal Court may order the destruction or disposal of any animal determined to be a vicious animal under Section 6.08.060 of this chapter if it is deemed to be in the interest of the public safety or welfare. Any person adjudged to be in violation of Section 6.08.060 may be ordered to dispose of or destroy the animal, or the Police Department may be so ordered to direct the shelter having custody of such animal to dispose or destroy the animal. The owner or person in charge of the vicious animal shall be liable for all costs of destruction and/or impoundment. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-10)
6.08.080 Noisy animals prohibited.
No person shall keep or harbor a dog or cat which, by loud or frequent or habitual barking, yelping or howling, shall cause a serious annoyance to the neighborhood. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-11)
6.08.090 Removal of excrement.
It is unlawful for any owner or person in charge of any dog or cat to refuse or fail to remove forthwith, excrement deposited by the dog or cat upon common thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks or play areas or upon public or private property when permission of the owner or tenant of the property is not obtained. All excrement shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-12)
6.08.100 Scattering of trash by animals.
A. It is unlawful for any owner or person in charge of a dog or cat to fail to prevent such dog or cat from scavenging, scattering, tearing at or rummaging through trash, garbage or rubbish on or around any public or private property.
B. It shall be an affirmative defense that the owner or person in charge did pick up, remove, or clean and redispose the trash, garbage or rubbish properly upon discovery. (Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-13)
6.08.110 Animals prohibited in public places where posted along with designation and regulation of “dog run” areas.
A. The City Manager in his discretion may post public areas to exclude or include dogs or cats in such areas even though they are under reasonable control.
B. The City Manager in his discretion may designate and post “dog run” areas. Such areas shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 6.08.010.
C. It is unlawful for the owner or person in charge of a dog or cat in the city of Glendale to fail to supervise that person’s dog or cat located in a designated “dog run” area to allow or otherwise contribute to that person’s dog or cat biting or scratching another dog or cat, without provocation or good cause, while that person’s dog or cat is in a designated “dog run” area. (Ord. 2004-16 § 1: Ord. 1991-15 § 1 (part): prior code § 4-14)