ANIMAL CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ANIMAL CONTROL

POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES

CITY OF ARKADELPHIA

ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT

700 CLAY STREET

ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923

(870) 246-1803

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLLECTION ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

STRAY ANIMALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

REDEMPTION AND BOARD FEES .......................................................................................................................... 4

OWNER SURRENDER ANIMALS ............................................................................................................................. 5

ANIMAL BITES ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

DEAD ANIMALS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

EMERGENCIES ..................................... ;.:··· ................................................................................................... , .......... 7

ADOPTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

OWNER SURRENDER ANIMALS ................................................................................................................ 8

STRAY ANIMALS ........................................................................................................................................ 8

SPAY/NEUTER POLICIES ......................................................................................................................................... 9

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 10

EUTHANASIA ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

ANIMAL ABUSE AND ABANDONMENT .............................................................................................................. 12

ENFORCEMENT POLICIES .................................................................................................................................... 13

ANIMAL TRAPS .................................................................. ................................................................................... 13

ANIMAL SHELTER ................................................................................................................................................. 14

VOLUNTEER WORK PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................... 15

FOSTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 15

APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................. 16

P. 2, Animal Control Policies and Procedures

COLLECTION

ANIMAL CONTROL COLLECTS ANIMALS BY VARIOUS METHODS. ALL ANIMALS WILL BE TREATED HUMANELY,

PROVIDED WITH THE BEST LIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLE WITHIN AVAILABLE RESOURCES, GIVEN THE BEST

CHANCE FOR ADOPTION, AND, IF NECESSARY, EUTHANIZED ACCORDING TO GENERALLY ACCEPTED PRACTICE.

EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO REUNITE OWNERS AND ANIMALS IF ENOUGH INFORMATION EXISTS TO DO SO.

STRAY ANIMALS

STRAY ANIMALS ARE ANY ANIMALS FOUND LOOSE OR NOT UNDER THE IMMEDIATE CONTROL

OF A COMPETENT PERSON OR OWNER.

1. ANIMALS WILL BE TAKEN TO ANIMAL CONTROL. UPON ARRIVAL, THE ANIMAL WILL

BE CHECKED FOR IDENTIFICATION BY THE FOLLOWING:

A. RABIES TAG

B. NAME TAG

C. TATTOO

D. MICROCHIP

2. IF THE ANIMAL HAS ANY TYPE OF IDENTIFICATION, ANIMAL CONTROL WILL MAKE

EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO NOTIFY THE OWNER.

3. THE OWNER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RESUME POSSESSION OF AN ANIMAL COLLECTED BY ANIMAL

CONTROL UPON PAYMENT OF ALL REQUIRED FEES. THE OWNER MAY BE ISSUED A WARNING OF

VIOLATION OR, UPON SECOND OFFENSE, MAY BE ISSUED A CITATION.

4. IF NO CLAIM IS MADE ON AN ANIMAL AFTER 6 DAYS, EXCLUDING WEEKENDS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS,

ANIMAL CONTROL MAY RELINQUISH CONTROL OF AN ANIMAL BY ADOPTION OR FOSTER. AFTER 10 DAYS

UNCLAIMED BY AN OWNER AND NOT ADOPTED, ANIMAL CONTROL MAY EUTHANIZE THE ANIMAL. IF

SPACE IS AVAILABLE AND THE ANIMAL IS DEEMED ADOPTABLE, AN ANIMAL MAY BE KEPT AT THE

ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS BEFORE EUTHANIZATION IS SCHEDULED.

5. THE ABOVE PROCEDURES WILL ALSO APPLY TO ABANDONED ANIMALS. ABANDONED

ANIMALS MAY NOT BE REDEEMED UNLESS SITUATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND

APPROVED BY ANIMAL CONTROL.


REDEMPTION AND BOARD FEES

REDEMPTION AND BOARD FEES SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS. REDEMPTION OF VACCINATED DOGS IS $25.00 PER DOG.

REDEMPTION OF UNVACCINATED DOGS IS $35.00 PER DOG. FOR UNVACCINATED DOGS, VACCINATION IS

REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REDEMPTION, AND THE ANIMAL WILL BE DELIVERED BY ANIMAL CONTROL TO THE

VETERINARIAN UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF ARKADELPHIA, CURRENTLY SOUTH CENTRAL VETERINARY

HOSPITAL, AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.

IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING FEES FOR IMPOUNDMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED:

FIRST IMPOUNDMENT ..................................................................................................................................................... $10.00

SECOND IMPOUNDMENT .................................................................................................................. ........................ ...... $15.00

THIRD IMPOUNDMENT .................................................................................................................................................... $25.00

PLUS, A DAILY IMPOUNDMENT FEE OF $3.00 SHALL BE LEVIED.


OWNER SURRENDER ANIMALS

OWNER SURRENDER ANIMALS ARE ANIMALS THAT ARE NO LONGER WANTED BY THE OWNER FOR ANY NUMBER

OF REASONS. THE OWNER MAY BRING IN AN ANIMAL TO ANIMAL CONTROL OR IT MAY BE COLLECTED BY

ANIMAL CONTROL UPON REQUEST OF THE OWNER.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. CITY OF ARKADELPHIA

A. THE OWNER MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ARKADELPHIA.

B. THE OWNER MUST BE PRESENT AT THE TIME THE ANIMAL IS COLLECTED.

C. THE OWNER MUST SIGN OWNER SURRENDER FORM FOR THE ANIMAL TO BE RELEASED TO ANIMAL

CONTROL

D. SHOULD ANIMAL CONTROL-THROUGH ITS STAFF PANEL (COMPRISED OF ANIMAL CONTROL

OFFICER, SANITATION SUPERVISOR, AND ALTERNATE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER)- DETERMINE THE

SURRENDERED ANIMAL UNLIKELY TO BE ADOPTED:

I) ANIMAL CONTROL SHALL DIRECT PERSON TO THE CLARK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY,

OR

II) ANIMAL CONTROL SHALL DIRECT PERSON TO THE AN ANIMAL CLINIC FOR

EUTHANIZATION. EUTHANIZATION COST SHALL BE COVERED BY CITY CONTRACT.

2. OUTSIDE OF ARKADELPHIA

A. ANIMAL CONTROL SHALL DIRECT PERSON TO THE CLARK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

8. ANIMAL CONTROL SHALL DIRECT PERSON TO AN ANIMAL CLINIC FOR EUTHANIZATION.

EUTHANZATION COST SHALL BE COVERED BY CITY CONTRACT.

ANIMAL CONTROL SHALL HOLD AN ANIMAL SURRENDERED BY AN OWNER FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF 24

HOURS AS LONG AS THE ANIMAL IS NOT SICK OR INJURED AND ACCOMODATIONS TO HOLD THE ANIMAL ARE

AVAILABLE. THIS IS DONE TO ALLOW OWNERS A TIME TO RECONSIDER SURRENDERING THE ANIMAL.

UPON EVALUATION OF AN ANIMAL- CONSIDERING THE CONDITION OF HEALTH, DISPOSITION, HABITS, ETC. -

THE ANIMAL MAY BE OFFERED FOR ADOPTION OR EUTHANIZATION.


ANIMAL BITES

ANY DOG OR OTHER ANIMAL THAT HAS BITTEN OR OTHERWISE ATTACKED A PERSON SHALL

FALL UNDER THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:

A. THE ANIMAL IS BROUGHT TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND PUT IN A QUARANTINE CAGE BY ITSELF FOR A PERIOD OF

10 DAYS. THIS PERIOD REPRESENTS 10 DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THE BITE, INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND

HOLIDAYS.

B. THE ANIMAL WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY OTHER ANIMALS OR PEOPLE EXCEPT

ANIMAL CONTROL PERSONNEL THAT CARE FOR IT. OWNERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO VISIT THEIR ANIMALS

MON-FRI FROM 8 A.M.-12 P.M. AND FROM 1-3 P.M. THEY WILL ALSO BE ALLOWED TO BRING SPECIAL FOOD.

VISITS WILL BE SUPERVISED BY ANIMAL CONTROL PERSONNEL.

C. CAGES WILL BE CLEANED AND ALL ANIMALS WILL BE FED AND GIVEN FRESH WATER EACH

DAY.

D. IF AN ANIMAL BECOMES SICK DURING THIS 10-DAY PERIOD, THE OWNER WILL BE NOTIFIED.

1. THE OWNER WILL BE ALLOWED TO HAVE AN ANIMAL TRANSPORTED TO THEIR VETERINARIAN.

2. ANIMAL CONTROL MAY CHOOSE A VETERINARIAN TO TAKE THE ANIMAL TO AT THE OWNER'S

EXPENSE.

3. ANIMAL CONTROL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING THE ANIMAL.

E. AT THE END OF THE 10 DAY PERIOD, THE OWNER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY ALL FEES PERTAINING TO THE

QUARANTINE PERIOD. THE OWNER WILL BE CHARGED IMPOUNDMENT FEES FOR EACH DAY THE ANIMAL

STAYS. PLEASE SEE 'REDEMPTION AND BOARD FEES' ON PAGE 4 OF THIS MANUAL.


DEAD ANIMALS

ANY ANIMALS FOUND DEAD ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WILL BE PICKED UP BY ANIMAL CONTROL AND PROPERLY

DISPOSED OF. DEAD ANIMALS (OTHER THAN LIVESTOCK) MAY ALSO BE PICKED UP ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT THE

OWNER'S REQUEST PROVIDED THAT CARCASSES ARE DOUBLE-BAGGED IN LEAK-PROOF BAGS. PROPER DISPOSAL

OF ANY LIVESTOCK FOUND DEAD ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER OF THE

ANIMAL OR OWNER OF THE PROPERTY.

IT IS AGAINST THE POLICY OF ANIMAL CONTROL TO GO UNDER HOUSES OR IN ATTICS; TO REARRANGE, DESTROY,

OR REMOVE PRIVATE OR PERSONNAL PROPERTY; OR TO MOVE A DEAD ANIMAL FROM SOMEONE'S PROPERTY. IN

THESE INSTANCES, IF A CITIZEN CAN EXTRACT THE ANIMAL, ANIMAL CONTROL WILL COME AND REMOVE THE

ANIMAL ANIMALS FOUND IN TRASH BINS, GARBAGE CANS, AND DUMPSTERS WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF

THE OWNER OF THESE CONTAINERS.

EMERGENCIES

EMERCENCIES SOMETIMES OCCUR AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS. CITIZENS SHOULD

CALL THE ARKADELPHIA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR SUCH EMERGENCIES AFTER 4:00 P.M.

AND BEFORE 7 A.M. TO EXPLAIN THE EMERGENCY FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DISPATCH AN ANIMAL

CONTROL OFFICER TO ASSIST. FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCIES, AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER CAN

BE DISPATCHED:

1. ANIMALS THREATENING TO BITE

2. SICK OR INJURED ANIMALS

3. DEAD ANIMALS INTERFERING WITH TRAFFIC


ADOPTION

ANIMAL CONTROL SHALL OPERATE AN ADOPTION PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PLACE

SUITABLE UNWANTED AND UNCLAIMED ANIMALS INTO NEW HOMES.

OWNER SURRENDER ANIMALS

OWNER SURRENDER ANIMALS ARE ANIMALS THAT ARE NO LONGER WANTED BY THE OWNER FOR ANY NUMBER

OF REASONS. THESE ANIMALS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO ANIMAL CONTROL BY THE OWNER OR MAY BE COLLECTED

BY THE ANIMAL CONTROL UPON THE REQUEST OF THE OWNER.

A. THE OWNER MUST SIGN A RELEASE FORM RELEASING THE ANIMAL.

B. ANIMAL CONTROL SHALL HOLD AN ANIMAL SURRENDERED BY THE OWNER FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD

OF 24 HOURS AS LONG AS THE ANIMAL IS NOT SICK OR INJURED AND ACCOMODATIONS TO HOLD THE

ANIMAL ARE AVAILABLE. THIS IS TO ALLOW OWNERS A TIME TO RECONSIDER SURRENDERING ANIMALS.

STRAY ANIMALS

ANY ANIMAL FOUND LOOSE AND NOT UNDER THE IMMEDIATE CONTROL OF A COMPETENT PERSON OR OWNER.

A. THESE ANIMALS ARE DELIVERED TO ANIMAL CONTROL BY ANIMAL CONTROL

OFFICERS OR BY CITIZENS.

B. THESE ANIMALS ARE HELD AT ANIMAL CONTROL FOR SIX DAYS, EXCLUDING WEEKENDS AND

HOLIDAYS, TO GIVE THE OWNER TIME TO CLAIM THE ANIMAL.

C. IF NO CLAIM IS MADE ON AN ANIMAL AFTER 6 DAYS, EXCLUDING WEEKENDS AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS,

ANIMAL CONTROL MAY DISPOSE OF AN ANIMAL BY ADOPTION. AFTER 10 DAYS UNCLAIMED BY AN

OWNER AND NOT ADOPTED, ANIMAL CONTROL MAY EUTHANIZE THE ANIMAL. IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE

AND THE ANIMAL IS DEEMED ADOPTABLE, AN ANIMAL MAY BE KEPT AT THE ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY

FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS BEFORE EUTHANIZATION IS SCHEDULED.


ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

THE ADOPTER MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO ADOPT AN ANIMAL FROM ANIMAL

CONTROL.

1. ADOPTER MUST HAVE IDENTIFICATION WITH CORRECT NAME AND ADDRESS.

2. ADOPTERS LIVING IN APARTMENTS MUST HAVE LETTER FROM THE MANAGER STATING THAT PETS ARE

ALLOWED AND STATING WHETHER THERE ARE ANY BREED AND SIZE RESTRICTIONS.

3. DOGS WILL BE ADOPTED ONLY AS HOUSEHOLD PETS.

4. ANIMALS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR COLLAR AND CURRENT RABIES TAGS AT ALL TIMES.

5. ALL DOGS OVER THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CURRENT RABIES VACCINATIONS

PROVIDED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN.

6. ALL ANIMALS OF APPROPRIATE AGE AND HEALTH MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED ACCORDING TO CITY

AND STATE LAW.


SPAY/ NEUTER POLICIES

ANY ANIMAL ADOPTED FROM ANIMAL CONTROL IS REQUIRED BY CITY AND STATE LAW TO BE SPAYED OR

NEUTERED IF OVER THREE (3) MONTHS OF AGE.

A. AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION, THE ANIMAL WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE VETERINARIAN TO BE SPAYED OR

NEUTERED AT THE NEW OWNER'S EXPENSE. IF THE VETERINARIAN DETERMINES THE ANIMAL HAS NOT

REACHED THE AGE TO BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED, IT IS NOT REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION.

8. A VETERINARIAN MAY FIND AN ANIMAL TO BE "MEDICALLY COMPROMISED" AND THEREFORE NOT A

GOOD CANDIDATE FOR SPAY/ NEUTER. WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED, AND THE NEW

OWNER WILL BE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY THAT THE ANIMAL WILL NOT BE USED FOR BREEDING.

ANIMAL CONTROL WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL VETERINARIAN BILLS SUCH AS BLOOD TESTS,

BOARD, SHOTS, ETC.


EUTHANASIA

EUTHANASIA IS THE ACT OF INDUCING DEATH BY CHEMICAL MEANS. THIS ACT OF DEATH SHALL BE PERFORMED

CORRECTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY BY A VETERINARIAN LICENSED IN ARKANSAS.

ALL ANIMALS ARE HANDLED IN A MANNER SO AS TO CAUSE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF STRESS POSSIBLE. AFTER

INJECTIONS, ANIMALS ARE CHECKED TO CONFIRM DEATH.


ANIMAL ABUSE AND ABANDONMENT

ANIMAL ABUSE IS THE FAILURE OF ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION TO ADEQUATELY HOUSE, FEED,

WATER, OR PROVIDE PROPER VETERINARIAN CARE FOR ANY ANIMALS IN THEIR POSSESSION OR CUSTODY.

ABANDONMENT IS A FORM OF ABUSE AND CAN INCLUDE LEAVING AN ANIMAL UNATTENDED ON PRIVATE

PROPERTY OR PERMANENTLY RELEASING AN ANIMAL ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. SUCH ABUSE SHOULD

BE REPORTED TO ANIMAL CONTROL. REPORTS ARE INVESTIGATED AND THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE USED

TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS:

1) ANIMAL CONTROL INVESTIGATES THE REPORT OF ABUSE.

2) ANIMAL CONTROL MAKES EVERY NECESSARY EFFORT TO CONTACT THE OWNER OR

KEEPER OF THE ANIMAL.

3) IF THE ANIMAL IS NOT IN DISTRESS, ANIMAL CONTROL MAY INSTRUCT OR LEAVE A

MESSAGE TO THE OWNER OR KEEPER AT THE LOCATION, MAKING THEM AWARE OF THE

REPORT AND THE CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO OWNERS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE

INSPECTION MUST BE IMPLEMENTED WITHIIN 24 HOURS.

4) AN ABSENT OWNER OR KEEPER OF AN ANIMAL WILL BE ASKED TO CONTACT ANIMAL CONTROL

CONCERNING THE FINDINGS OF THE REPORT, ALLOWING THEM 24 HOURS TO RESPOND.

5) IF THE OWNER OR KEEPER OF THE ANIMAL HAS NOT RESPONDED WITHIN THE 24 HOUR

PERIOD, THE ANIMAL MAY BE SEIZED.

6) THE PRESENCE OF A POLICE OFFICER SHALL BE REQUESTED TO WITNESS THE SEIZURE OF THE ANIMAL.

7) IF THE ANIMAL IS IN DISTRESS OR IS IN A LIFE-THREATING SITUATION, A POLICE OFFICER SHALL BE

CALLED AND THE ANIMAL SHALL BE SEIZED IMMEDIATELY.

8) THE OWNER OR KEEPER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REDEEM THE ANIMAL UNTIL THE

CONDITIONS ARE CORRECTED.

9) ANIMAL CONTROL WILL INSPECT THE LOCATION AND APPROVE REDEMPTION OF THE

ANIMAL IF THE SITUATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.

10) IF THE ANIMAL NEEDS VETERINARIAN CARE, THE OWNER MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH A

VETERINARIAN AND THE ANIMAL WILL BE TRANSPORTED FROM ANIMAL CONTROL TO THE

VETERINARIAN'S OFFICE.

11) THE OWNER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FEES INCLUDING BOARDING FEES, RABIES

SHOT, AND VETERINARIAN FEES IF VETERINARIAN CARE IS NEEDED.

12) ALL FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE OWNER IS ALLOWED TO REDEEM THE ANIMAL.

13) IF THE OWNER OR KEEPER OF THE ANIMAL FEELS THAT THEY CAN NO LONGER CARE

FOR THE ANIMAL, THEY WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SURRENDER THE ANIMAL TO ANIMAL

CONTROL.

14) ANY OWNER OR KEEPER OF THE ANIMAL THAT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH OR COOPERATE WITH

ANIMAL CONTROL IN BETTERING THE CONDITIONS FOR THE ANIMAL SHALL BE CHARGED WITH CRUELTY

TO ANIMALS.


ENFORCEMENT POLICIES

ANIMAL CONTROL INVESTIGATES COMPLAINTS THAT ARE REPORTED TO ANIMAL CONTROL OR PROBLEMS

DISCOVERED ON PATROL. THE INVESTIGATIONS ARE CARRIED OUT BY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY

THE CITY OF ARKADELPHIA. ANIMAL CONTROL WILL INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE THE FOLLOWING REPORTS OR

COMPLAINTS:

1) ANIMALS AT LARGE

2) NUISANCE ANIMALS

3) INJURED ANIMALS

4) NUISANCE WILDLIFE

5) ANIMAL ABUSE

6) VICIOUS ANIMALS

ANIMAL CONTROL WILL ENFORCE ORDINANCES AS WRITTEN. ANIMAL CONTROL WILL USE THE ARKADELPHIA

CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST IN ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCES WHEN NECESSARY.

IT SHALL BE THE POLICY OF ANIMAL CONTROL TO ISSUE A WARNING ON THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OR VIOLATION.

POLICE MAY ISSUE A CITATION AFTER CONSULTATION WITH ANIMAL CONTROL.

ANIMAL TRAPS

ANIMAL CONTROL PROVIDES "HUMANE BOX TRAPS" TO THE CITIZENS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ARKADELPHIA

TO REMOVE NUISANCE ANIMALS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL CLARIFY

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO USE PUBLIC EQUIPMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY:

1. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE USE OF CITY TRAPS. HOWEVER, A REFUNDABLE "SECURITY DEPOSIT" IS

REQUIRED. CASH OR CHECKS ONLY.

A) $60.00 FOR SMALL TRAPS

B) $100.00 FOR LARGE TRAPS

SECURITY DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDED IF:

A) TRAP LOST OR STOLEN

B) TRAP DAMAGED UPON RETURN

C) TRAP NOT RETURNED

2. CASH OR CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR THE DEPOSIT. WHEN THE TRAP IS RETURNED TO ANIMAL

CONTROL, A REFUND WILL BE MADE BY A CHECK THROUGH THE MAIL.

3. AN ADULT OF LEGAL AGE MUST BE HOME FOR DELIVERY OF A TRAP TO SIGN THE

NECESSARY AGREEMENTS UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.

4. TRAPS ARE LOANED FOR A PERIOD OF 10 WORKING DAYS. CITIZENS MAY REQUEST

AN EXTENTION IF THE TRAP HAS SUCCESSFULLY BEEN CAPTURING ANIMALS AND

MORE TIME IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE REMOVAL OF THE PROBLEM ANIMALS.

5. THE SIGNED TRAP AGREEMENT MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND ALL

REQUIREMENTS MET.


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ANIMAL SHELTER

SHELTER HOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

• MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY FROM 8 A.M.-12 P.M. AND 1 P.M.-3 P.M.

• WEDNESDAYS FROM 8 A.M.-11 A.M.

• SATURDAYS FROM 10 A.M.-12 P.M.

• APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR ADOPTIONS

SHELTER SHALL BE KEPT IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION:

A. A WEEKDAY CLEANING IS REQUIRED TWICE A DAY, ONCE IN THE MORNING AND ONCE BEFORE

THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS FOR THE DAY.

B. ON THE WEEKEND, THE SHELTER WILL BE CLEANED ONCE PER DAY

C. SHELTER SHALL NOT BE UNATTENDED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. THE CITY USES AN

AUTOMATIC WATERING SYSTEM TO KEEP ANIMALS HYDRATED OUTSIDE REGULAR WORKING

HOURS.

WHEN TO SANITIZE PENS:

A. AFTER AN ANIMAL HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE PEN.

B. UPON THE DEATH OF AN ANIMAL; THE PEN THE ANIMAL OCCUPIED AND THE PENS TO EACH

SIDE SHOULD BE SANITIZED.

HOW TO SANITIZE:

A. THE SHELTER SHALL BE GENERALLY SANITIZED AS PER INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THE

APPENDIX.


VOLUNTEER WORK PROGRAM

A VOLUNTEER IS A PERSON WHO HELPS PREPARE ANIMALS FOR THEIR NEW HOMES AND HELPS CARE FOR THE ANIMALS WHILE THEY ARE AT ANIMAL CONTROL. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VOLUNTEER WORK PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN THE NECESSARY VOLUNTEER RELEASE FORM.

THE VOLUNTEER MUST FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM: 1) THE SHELTER IS OPEN FOR VOLUNTEERS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. TWO VOLUNTEERS WILL BE

ALLOWED TO WORK AT A TIME FROM 8 A.M. UNTIL 12 P.M. OR FROM 1-3 P.M.2) ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST SIGN IN AND OUT AND WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ANIMAL

CONTROL EMPLOYEE.

3) CERTAIN AREAS, INCLUDING ALL OTHER AREAS OF THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT, ARE OFF LIMITS.

4) ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH WHENEVER THEY ARE OUT OF THEIR PENS IN THE BUILDING.

5) THE VOLUNTEER IS ASKED TO DO HIS OR HER BEST TO PERFORM WHATEVER DUTIESMIGHT BE ASSIGNED DURING THEIR SHIFT.

6) THE VOLUNTEER SHALL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING STRAYANIMALS, ADOPTION PROTOCOL, AND GENERAL SHELTER OPERATIONS. ALL QUESTIONS OF THISMATTER SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO AN ANIMAL CONTROL EMPLOYEE.

7) NO MORE THAN ONE DOG OR GROUP OF PUPPIES SHALL BE OUT AT THE SAME TIME.8) NO "TREATS" WILL BE GIVEN TO ANIMALS.

9) ALL QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, AND/ OR SUGGESTIONS WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE ANIMAL CONTROLSUPERVISOR OR SUPERINTENDENT.

10) VOLUNTEER MUST PHONE IN AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO BE SCHEDULED TO WORK.11) FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE RULES LISTED ABOVE MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF VOLUNTEER

PRIVILEGES.

FOSTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

A FOSTER VOLUNTEER IS A PERSON WHO HELPS PREPARE ANIMALS FOR THEIR NEW HOMES, PROVIDING SOCIALIZATION AND CARE IN A HOME SETTING. THE GOAL OF THE FOSTER PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ANIMALS WITH THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO BE ADOPTED. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOSTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, THE PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN THE NECESSARY VOLUNTEER RELEASE FORM AND THE FOSTER VOLUNTEER FORM. FOSTERING WILL BE ALLOWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.


Appendix:

INSTRUCTIONS:

A. ANIMAL SHELTERING: "HOW TO CLEAN A DOG KENNEL"

B. ACQUISITION PROCEDURE

FORMS:

C. ACQUISITION AND INFORMATION FORM

D. OWNER SURRENDER OF DOG FORM

E. ADOPTION FORM

F. FOSTER VOLUNTEER FORM

G. VOLUNTEER RELEASE FORM

H. TRAP LOAN FORM

ORDINANCES:

I. SCANNED PDF OF 1932-2007 ORDINANCES


How to Clean a Dog Kennel

Like disinfecting a cat cage, cleaning a dog run is a relatively simple, everyday

task. Do it correctly and you ensure your canine residents a healthier, less stress

ful stay. But do it incorrectly and you essentially put out a welcome mat for all

the germs and bacteria that can make life miserable for the dogs-and for you.

1 : Okay, Everybody Out

Before cleaning each kennel, place the

2: Get the Scoop

S ll'IDI"HOW TO" SERIES

Plan cleaning and

other activities with

"life-stage groupings"

in mind: Clean the

kennels of puppies

first, adult dogs

second, and sick or

injured dogs last. Use a

separate set of

cleaning equipment for

each life-stage group

or thoroughly disinfect

the items after every

step.

dog in a clean, empty run or in a separate holding area. (The dog should never be left in the kennel while you hose it down.) Remove food and water bowls, bedding, and toys. Soak bowls in disinfectant according to label directions, then rinse and air-dry each item prior to reusing (or use a dishwasher to accomplish the same work). Clean blankets in a washing machine and keep toys with the same dog throughout his stay, then disinrect or dispose of the toys arterward.

Rid the kennel of all soHd waste such as feces and hair. Then rinse the cage thoroughly with hot water.

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HOW TO CLEAN A DOG KENNEL continued

3: Solution Dilution

Before applying the disinfectant. carefully read the product label and be sure to dilute disinfectants and cleaning agents according to the manufacturer's instructions. (Be especially careful to dilute bleach at 1:32-one part bleach to 32 parts water-and thoroughly rinse surfaces aner its use because bleach may corrode meral cages, ruin clothing, and even irrirate dogs' nasal passages and upper airways.) Then thoroughly apply the solution to all surfaces of the kennel.

5: Wet 'n' DryThoroughly rinse all surfaces with a steady scream of water (preferably hot). Then dry the kennel as completely as possible using a squeegee and ventilation.

4: Spic 'n' Span

Use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub the run from ceiling co floor. all walls and doors in between. and resting boards. Remember to also clean the wa]Js of the run above the height of the dog inhabiting the run, because if any one section of the shelter is left unsanitized, disease can be easily transmitted. Don't forget to scrub and disinfect the fronts and backs of kennel doors, hinges, latches, and any surfaces between runs. The solution needs time to work its magic, so allow it to stand for the time specified by the manufacturer before you rinse.

6: Back the Way it Came

After the enclosure is completely dry, add clean food and water bowls, bedding, toys, and lastly. a dog.

c, 1997 The Humane Society or the United States

Animal Control

Acquisition Procedure

1. Animal arrives at Animal Control Shelter, and appropriate paperwork is completed

a. Owner Surrender Fonn (if owner surrenders animal)

b. Acquisition and Information Form (for all animals)

2. A photograph is taken of all animals during intake, and the photograph is 1) attached to

the Acquisition and Information Form and 2) listed on line at the Arkadelphia Animal

Control Facebook page with a description

3. While in the shelter, animal shall be fed and watered

4. At the end of the shelter period for each animal, the appropriate paperwork should be

completed to account for the animal once it has left the shelter:

a. Update Acquisition and Information Form (for all animals)

b. Adoption Form (if animal is adopted)

5. Before and after placement of animal in shelter, cages should be thoroughly sanitized.

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Animal Control

Acquisition and Information Form

Intake Date: ____________________________ _

0 Surrendered □ Picked Up Location: ___________________ _

A�e: Sex: 0 Male O Female Size: lbs. Breed: = ------- ------ --------------

Color: _________ Identifying Characteristics: ____________ _

Intake Condition (see Asilomar Accords Categorization Definitions):

0 Healthy

0 Treatable:

a. Rehabilitatable

b. Manageable

0 Unhealthy and Untreatable

Date for Adoption: _________ Date for Euthanization: ________ _

Result: 0 Owner Claim

□ Death from Illness/Injury

□ Veterinarian Euthanization

0 Adoption

0 Foster

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Animal Control

Owner Surrender of Dog Form

Surrendering Owner's Name ______________ __;Date ______ _ Please Print

ID/ Driver's License# _________________________ _

Address ______________________________ _ Mailing Address City State Zip

E-mail address ____________________________ _

Home/Cell Phone Number ________ Other Contact Number _______ _

Reason for Surrender: _________________________ _

To your knowledge, has this animal bitten anyone within the past ten (10) days? DYES D NO

Dog Biographical Information:

Dog's Name: ______________ Age: _____ Sex: D Male D Female Breed: ____________ Color: __________ Size: ____ lbs. I originally got my dog from: __________ . I've owned him/her for: ____ yrs. [ would describe my dog as: D A Family Dog O For Adults Only D One Person Dog 0 Other:

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My dog currently lives with: D Other Dogs O Cats D Other: ___________ _ Does your dog get along well with these animals? D Yes O No

My dog goes outside to urinate and defecate: D Always D Sometimes D Never For how many hours at a time is he/she left alone? __ Is he/she crate trained? 0 Yes O No While I'm away from the house, my dog is kept: 0 Loose in the House D Loose in the Yard O Chained in the Yard D In a Crate 0 In an Outdoor Kennel D Restricted to One or Two Rooms

When left alone, my dog: ( check all that apply) D Barks O Chews Furniture D Scratches on Doors or Windows D Chews Personal Items D Defecates/Urinates in the House My dog is afraid of: (check all that apply) 0 Strangers O Loud Noises O Thunderstorms O Men D Being Alone O Children □ Vet Visits □ Car Rides D Other: ___________________ _

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My dog knows the following commands: (check all that apply)

D Sit D Lie Down D Stay/Wait D Heels on Leash D Come

Most of the time, I would describe my dog as: (check all that apply)

D Friendly D Protective □ Affectionate O Craves Attention O Quiet O Aggressive

0 Fearful O Hyper O Plays Rough O Shy □ Playful O Stubborn □ Destructive

□ Clingy/Needy □ Other: ______________________ _

My dog was last seen by a veterinarian on: ______ at _____________ _ Date Vet Practice/ Vet's Name

My dog: □ ls Spayed or Neutered [If not, will you pay to have it spayed/neutered? □Yes O No]

D Is Microchipped, TD# ________________ 0 Is Current on Vaccinations

D Has Never Been to a Veterinarian

Other helpful information about my dog [health concerns, medications, behavior, etc.]:

[A behavior questionnaire is included on the next page]

Please review and sign below acknowledging tlte following: • Tam the owner of this animal or the owner's representative acting upon the owner's consent.• Animals with illness or contagious disease, animals with age-related problems, and animals that pose ahealth or safety risk to people or other animals and cannot be handled safely are not candidates for ouradoption program and may be humanely euthanized. Arkadelphia Animal Control cannot guaranteeadoption or placement of any animal. Sometimes health, age, or behavioral problems present afteradmission, or our veterinarian/staff discover them upon examination or evaluation. Animals may also behumanely euthanized if appropriate housing and care are not available.• T understand that whether or not this animal is made available for adoption is at the discretion of theArkadelphia Animal Control and that if I have questions regarding the disposition of this animal, I shouldask them now.• My signature below reflects that T read and understand the above infonnation and that I am releasing allrights and claims for this animal to the Arkadelphia Animal Control.

Owner Name Date

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Behavior Questionnaire

Key for Defining Dog Behaviors Using the key provided, please describe how your dog behaves in the following circumstances. Let a staff member know if you have questions.

Very Excited: My dog will bark, whine, and jump up on people and objects. My dog seeks out activity and will chase people or things. My dog has a hard time calming down and usually has to be removed from whatever is causing the excitement.

Excited: My dog will bark/whine and may jump up on people or objects but calms down quickly. Happy: My dog is interested/polite. My dog doesn't jump but wags his/her tail and approaches. Indifferent: My dog is not interested and does not break away from whatever s/he may be doing. Anxious: My dog appears interested and will approach. Ears are down and his/her tail will be

tucked but wagging. My dog looks guilty and may get worked up, urinate, and roll over. Scared: My dog runs away from the situation and attempts to hide under or behind a table or

other object. My dog may eventually approach depending on the circumstances. Growls: My dog growls in a low tone and may assume a stiff body posture. Shows Teeth: My dog's lips curl back so that the front teeth can be seen. Snaps: My dog attempts to bite, but does not make contact with skin. Nips: My dog bites, but does not bite hard enough to break the skin. Bites: My dog bites, breaks the skin or tears clothing. Barks: My dog is very vocal. Don't know: I am not familiar with how my dog would react in this situation. Other: Lf none of the above apply, please explain how your dog would respond.

I or another family member enter the house: ___________________ _

A visitor enters the house: --------------------------

Children who are visitors enter the house: --------------------

My dog sees a jogger or child on a bike: ____________________ _

I take a favorite toy or bone away from my dog: _________________ _

I take away food or a treat: _________________________ _

My dog is disturbed while sleeping: ______________________ _

My dog sees another dog walking on leash: ___________________ _

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Animal Control

Adoption Form

Dog Description (attach Dog Acquisition and Information sheet) __________ _

Adopter's Name _______ ---,-_______ Date ___________ _ Please Print

ID / Driver's License # --------------------------

Address -------,M-a...,.,il.,...in-g-Ad..,..d-re-ss ________ c"""i_ty ____ --=-s-1a1_e _____ Z:cci-p--

E-mail address ____________________________ _

Home Phone Number ________ Work Phone Number ________ _

Cell phone Number _________ Other Contact Number ________ _

Do you own or rent the property where the dog will be kept? Owner Renter If renting, the apartment owner must provide a letter (to be attached to this form) acknowledging permission to keep pets in the residence and listing stipulations regarding size or type of animal.

Required Agreements __ (Initial) The dog will be kept as my pet __ (Initial) Collar with rabies tag is required (Arkadelphia residents only) __ (Initial) Dog may not be sold, traded, or given away __ (Initial) Veterinarian Care, Food, Water, Shelter will be provided

Adopter Signature _________________ Date ______ _

Animal Control Date ------------------ --------

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Animal Control

Foster Volunteer Form

Foster's Name Date ------

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ID/ Driver's License# --------------------------

Address ______________________________ _ Mailing Address City State Zip

E-mail address ____________________________ _

HomePhoneNumber ________ WorkPhoneNumber ________ _

Cell phone Number _________ Other Contact Number ________ _

Do you own or rent the property where the dog will be kept? Owner Renter If renting, the apartment owner must provide a letter (to be attached to this form) acknowledging permission to keep pets in the residence and listing stipulations regarding size or type of animal.

Required Questions Why would you like to participate in tnis program?

Do you own or foster additional pets? D Yes □ No Pet Name Species Sex

Do you have a fenced yard? D Yes □ No

If yes, please complete the following: Age Spayed/Neutered

Do you plan to keep the dog indoors/on a leash? D Yes □ No __ (Initial) Dog may not be sold, traded, or given away. Adoption must follow the official

process set forth by the Arkadelphia Animal Control. (Initial) Veterinarian care, food, water, and shelter will be the responsibility of ___ _

Times available for in-house interview: MT WR F ----------------

Do you work outside of the home? D Yes □ No How many hours a day are your pets home alone? ________________ _ Where are they kept when you are away from home? _______________ _

Do you have children in your household? 0 Yes □ No

If yes, how many? ____ Please list their ages: _______________ _

Your Veterinarian's Name Phone Number ------------- -------

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Please list two personal references whom we may contact:

Personal Reference # 1 : --------------------------

Phone number: ______________ Relationship: _________ _

Personal Reference #2: --------------------------

Phone number: ______________ Relationship: _________ _

Foster Signature __________________ Date ______ _

Animal Control Date ------------------- --------

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Animal Control

Volunteer Release Form

I, an adult over the age of (18) and of sound mind and memory, do hereby release, acquit, and forever discharge the City of Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas, their agents, employees, and all other persons, firms, or corporations who are or might be liable for any injury that I might receive as a result of participating in the Volunteer/Work Program from any and all actions, cause of actions, claims and demands, damages, cost, loss of services, expenses, attorney's fees, or any other type of compensation on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known and unknown personal injuries and property damage which I might suffer as a result of participation in such Volunteer/Work Program. This is to include all claims that I might have as a result of any injury I might suffer, whether mental or physical, as a result of such Volunteer/Work Program, and to this end I do bind myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns forever.

I acknowledge that an injury may be sustained by me that may be permanent and progressive, that these injuries or results of injuries are not evident as I have not done any work, but I am relying upon my own judgment, knowledge and belief as to my ability to perform such Volunteer/Work Program, and I have satisfied myself that I am capable of performing such work.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless forever the City of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, its agents and employees, from any and all further claims, demands, or actions that may hereafter, or at any time be made or brought against them by me, or either of them on my behalf.

I further acknowledge that the City of Arkadelphia is statutorily immune from tort (personal injury) liability, and I hereby acknowledge and agree with such immunity and in addition thereto have executed this Release knowing that any injury suffered by me is at present unknown as to its permanence or duration.

Executed this ___ day of ________ , 20 __

Volunteer: ____________ Signature: __________ _ Please Print Name

Witnesses

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Animal Control

Trap Loan Form

Name Date ---------- P-lea s-e-Pr-in-1 ------ ------------

Address ------M-a-i l-in-g-Ad-d-re-ss ________ C.,...,i-ty--------,-S -ta-te _____ Z,:-:i-p--

E-mail address ____________________________ _

Home Phone Number Cell Phone Number --------- ----------

I, the undersigned renter, agree to abide by the tenns of Animal Trap Loan as set forth in the Animal Control Policies and Procedures Manual. Specifically,

I) I understand that the loan is to be for a period no longer than ten working days from thedate of this agreement.

2) If the trap is lost/stolen/damaged beyond use, I agree to reimburse Animal Control for itscurrent retail value.

Ren�r Da� ------S- ign--at-ur_e______________ --------

Date of Pick-Up ________ _ Date of Return _________ _

Initial Initial ------------- -------------

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Section below this line to be completed by City of Arkadelphia There is no charge to use city-owned traps, but a security deposit is required before the equipment may be rented. Please refer to Animal Trap section of the Arkadelphia Animal Control Policies and Procedures Manual for more information regarding the use and rental of traps.

Equipment Security Deposit Small Traps: $60 X

Large Traps: $100 X

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Check# _______ Cash _______ Receipt# ________ _

Refund of Deposit

□ Returned in same Condition as Rented; Check# Date: ------ ------

□ Damaged/Lost/Stolen; Must pay City of Arkadelphia $ ___ for current retail value.

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TITLE 6

ANIMALS AND FOWL

Chapters:

6.04 In General 6.08 Dogs 6.12 Dangerous Dogs 6.16 Pit Bulls 6.20 Cats 6.24 Livestock Auctions

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TITLE 6

ANIMALS AND FOWL

Chapters:

6.04 In General 6.08 Dogs 6.12 Dangerous Dogs 6.16 Pit Bulls 6.20 Cats 6.24 Livestock Auctions 6.28 Fowl and Other Animals

CHAPTER 6.04

IN GENERAL

Sections:

6.04.01 6.04.02 6.04.03 6.04.04 6.04.05 6.04.06

6.04.07 6.04.08 6.04.09

Cruelty to animals Hunting, killing of game animals and birds within city prohibited Condition of animal pens and premises Impoundment generally Same-Fees; disposition of animal Breaking open impounding enclosure; interfering with impounding official Removal of dead animals-Notice to owner; owner’s duty to remove Same-Owner unknown; occupant of property liable Same-Failure to remove; removal by city

6.04.01 Cruelty to animals If any person shall overdrive, overload, torture, deprive of necessary sustenance, or cruelly beat or needlessly mutilate or kill, or cause to be overdriven, overloaded, tortured, tormented or deprived of necessary sustenance, or to be cruelly beaten or needlessly mutilated or killed, any living creature, every such offender shall for every such offense be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction be fined in any sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisoned not exceeding one (1) year or by both fine and imprisonment. (1949 Digest of Ords., § 2-33)

6.04.02 Hunting, killing of game animals and birds within city prohibited It shall be unlawful to hunt or kill any game animal or bird within the limits of the city at any time.

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6.04.03 Condition of animal pens and premises It shall be unlawful for any person who keeps animals or fowl within the city limits to fail to keep the premises where such animals or fowl are kept free from offensive odors. It is unlawful to allow the premises where animals or fowl are kept to become unclean or to become a breeding place for flies due to maintenance in an unsanitary or filthy manner, or to become a threat to the public health by failing to diligently and systematically remove all animal waste from said premises. (1949 Digest of Ords., §§ 2-39, 8-31, 8-33)

6.04.04 Impoundment-Generally The chief of police or any person having authority to do so, shall promptly enforce the provisions of this chapter by immediately taking up and impounding in the city pound any animal found to be running at large within the corporate limits of the city. (1949 Digest of Ords., § 2-7)

6.04.05 Same-Fees; disposition of animal The owner of an animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter shall be charged for the care and maintenance of such impounded animal. The fee for such care and maintenance shall be as determined from time to time by the board of directors. If the impounded animal has not been claimed within ten (10) days from the date of impoundment such animal shall either be advertised and sold or destroyed. (1949 Digest of Ords., §§ 2-7, 2-8)

6.04.06 Breaking open impounding enclosure; interfering with impounding official Any person who shall break open or in any manner, directly or indirectly, aid or assist in or counsel or advise the breaking open of any city pound or who shall rescue, or attempt to rescue any animal from any person or officer having the same in possession at any such pound or on the way thereto for the purpose of having the same therein impounded shall together with his counselors, aides and abettors be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and a violation of this chapter. (1949 Digest of Ords., § 2-9)

6.04.07 Removal of dead animals-Notice to owner; owner’s duty to remove Every dead horse, cow or other animal found lying on any of the streets or alleys, or on any unoccupied lot in the city shall be, and is hereby declared to be, a nuisance and .if the owner of such animal be known, he shall forthwith be notified by the chief of police or his representative of the .existence of such nuisance; it shall thereupon be the duty of the owner to remove such dead animal beyond the limits of the city within six (6) hours after such notification. (1949 Digest of Ords., § 2-23)

6.04.08 Same-Owner unknown; occupant of property liable If the owner be unknown, the chief of police or his representatives shall in that event notify the occupant of the lot or premises upon which any dead animal may be found, and the occupant so notified shall in like manner, as is required of the owner in section 6.04.07, remove the same. In all cases such notification shall be in writing, signed by the chief of police, and the service thereof shall be by reading the same to the person to be notified, or by delivering to him or to some member of his family over sixteen (16) years of age at his usual place of abode a true, copy thereof, and a return endorsed on the original notice and filed with the city clerk-treasurer, shall be evidence the same as any other return of any officer. (1949 Digest of Ords. § 2-24)

6.04.09 Same--Failure to remove; removal by city If any person notified as provided

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herein shall fail to remove any dead animal within the time directed to do so the chief of police or his representative shall remove the same; and in such case the person notified and failing to abate such nuisance, on conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1.32.01 of this Code. (1949 Digest of Ords., § 2-25)

CHAPTER 6.08

DOGS

Sections:

6.08.01 6.08.02 6.08.03 6.08.04 6.08.05 6.08.06 6.08.07 6.08.08 6.08.09 6.08.010 6.08.011 6.08.012 6.08.013

Definitions Vaccination License and tag fee Tag to be fastened to collar License expiration Confinement of dogs Confinement other than on premises of owner Running at large Impounding of dogs and destruction of dogs Redemption of dogs and fees Dogs suspicioned rabid Inspection and confinement of certain dogs Fine

6.08.01 Definitions The following words and phrases shall, for purposes of this ordinance, have the following meanings:

At large Any dog not confined to the premises of the owner or within a house or other building or enclosure or restrained on the premises of the owner by a leash sufficiently strong to prevent the dog from escaping and restricting the dog to the premises or not confined by leash or confined within an automobile when away from the premises of the owner.

Dogs When used herein shall include animals of all ages, both female and male, which are members of the canine or dog family.

Owner Every person, firm, partnership or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog within the corporate limits of the city.

Vaccination An injection of any vaccine for rabies approved by the State Veterinarian and administered by a licensed veterinarian or other competent person authorized to so vaccinate. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. I)

6.08.02 Vaccination All dogs within the corporate limits of the city of Arkadelphia six

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(6)6 onths of age or over shall be vaccinated for rabies. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. II)

6.08.03 License and tag fee The fee for the license and tag required by this article shall be the sum of one dollar ($1.00). (1949 Digest of Ords.,§ 2-11)

6.08.04 Tag to be fastened to collar The tag required by this article shall be securely fastened to a collar which shall at all times be worn around the dog’s neck. (1949 Digest of Ords., § 2-10)

6.08.05 License expiration The license provided for in this article shall expire on the thirty-first day of December of the calendar year in which it is issued. (1949 Digest of Ords., § 2-2-1

6.08.06 Confinement of dogs From and after the passage of this ordinance, any person owning, possessing or keeping a dog or dogs, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, shall confine such dog or dogs within an adequate fence or enclosure or within a house, garage or other building or shall confine such dog or dogs by a chain or leash affixed to the animal’s collar and attached to some substantial stationery object adequate to prevent the dog from running at large. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. III)

6.08.07 Confinement other than on premises of owner At all times when not confined as stated in Section 6.04.03, the owner of any dog or dogs shall confine such animal within an automobile or by having one end of a rope or leash affixed to a substantial stationery object or held by some person competent to control such animal. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. IV)

6.08.08 Running at large No person owning, possessing or keeping a dog shall allow the same to run at large within the corporate limits of the city of Arkadelphia. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. V)

6.08.09 Impounding of dogs and destruction of dogs The Animal Control Workers of the city of Arkadelphia shall take into custody any dog found at large in the city of Arkadelphia and shall impound the dog in the city pound or such other place as such Animal Control workers may designate for the purpose of impoundment. Such impounded animal shall be held for a period of ten (10) days, at the end of which time, the animal shall be destroyed unless custody thereof is released prior thereto under the following conditions:

During the first six (6) days of such impoundment, the Animal Control workers of the city of Arkadelphia shall make diligent effort to determine the owner of such animal and notify him or her of such impoundment. If the owner fails or refuses to claim and repossess such animal by the payment of the proper fee, as prescribed herein, within the first six (6) days of such impoundment, then the Animal Control workers of the city of Arkadelphia may deliver custody and control of such animal to any person other than the owner upon the payment of the fee as prescribed herein between the sixth (6th) day of said impoundment and the tenth (10th ) day of said impoundment. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. VI)

6.08.010 Redemption of dogs and fees Any person owning, possessing or keeping a dog which has been allowed to run at large and which has been impounded, may claim and

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redeem such dog from the city pound by payment of the following fees:

1st offense $10.002nd offense $15.003rd offense $25.00

In addition, a daily impoundment fee of Three Dollars ($3.00 to cover board costs).

In the event the animal has not been vaccinated within a year preceding the impoundment, an additional fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) will be charged.

The burden of proof as to vaccination shall be upon the party attempting to claim the animal has been vaccinated within the year next preceding such impoundment. Any person claiming unvaccinated animals shall, after payment of the fees assessed herein and prior to release of the animal, sign a promise, in writing, to the Animal Control Officer that such person will immediately have the animal vaccinated if it is released to him or her.

The Animal Control worker shall keep such statements in a safe place and should such a statement be signed and the animal be again impounded and the animal having not been vaccinated as promised, then the Animal Control worker prior to releasing said dog shall require an additional fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to be paid by the person claiming the animal and require another promise, in writing, to have the animal vaccinated before he shall release the same to the person claiming such animal. Upon each subsequent impoundment of such animal, the same not having been vaccinated, an additional fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) shall be assessed. The vaccination penalty is to enforce the Arkansas Rabies Control Act, Arkansas Statutes 82-2401 - 82-2409 already in existence. (Ord. No. B-371, Sec. 1)

6.08.011 Dogs suspicioned rabid Any dog or dogs having rabies or symptoms thereof or suspected of having rabies or which has been exposed to rabies should be immediately released by the owner or custodian of such dog or dogs to the police or Animal Control worker of the city of Arkadelphia for disposal or confinement in the pound of the city of Arkadelphia or in a veterinarian hospital approved by the city. Such animal shall be immediately and securely confined by the attachment of a chain of good quality and kept under the supervision of the Animal Control workers for a period of thirty (30) days or for a longer period of time if additional confinement is deemed necessary. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. VIII)

6.08.012 Inspection and confinement of certain dogs When any dog has bitten or otherwise attacked a person, that person or anyone having knowledge of such incidents shall immediately notify the Chief of Police or an Animal Control worker and such animal should be confined in the city pound or at a veterinarian hospital for a period of ten (10) days at the expense of the owner or shall be immediately and securely confined by the owner by tying with a chain of good quality for the period often ten (10) days in such a place that no person or animal may be bitten by it and such dog or dogs shall, during such period of confinement, be subject to inspection by the Animal Control worker or a licensed veterinarian. (Ord. No. B-256, Sec. IX)

6.08.013 Fine It is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor for the owner, possessor or

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keeper of any dog to allow or permit his or her dog to run at large within the city of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined in a sum not less than Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). (Ord. No. B-381, Sec. 1)

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CHAPTER 6.12

DANGEROUS DOGS

Sections:

6.12.01 6.12.02 6.12.03

Actions allowed Definitions Hearing procedure

6.12.01 Actions allowed Actions allowed by authorized persons prior to hearing:

A. If any dog shall attack a person or domestic animal who was peaceablyconducting himself in any place where he may lawfully be, any person, for thepurpose of preventing imminent injury or further injury, may use such force asis required to stop the attack.

B. A police officer acting pursuant to his statutory duties may, where the threat ofserious injury to a person or domestic animal is imminent and unjustified, usesuch force as is required to prevent such injury. (Ord. No. O-06-4, Sec. 1.)

6.12.02 Definitions

Attack means aggressive physical contact initiated by the dog.

Dangerous dog means any dog which without justification attacks a person or domestic animal causing physical injury or death, or behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses an unjustified imminent threat of serious injury or death to one or more persons or domestic animals. A dog’s breed shall not be considered in determining whether or not it is dangerous.

Further, no dog may be declared “dangerous”

A. If the dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinityof the dog from an attack or assault;

B. If at the time the person was committing a crime or offense upon the propertyof the owner or custodian, of the dog;

C. If the person was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog, or in thepast had teased, tormented, abused or assaulted the dog;

D. If the dog was attached or menaced by the domestic animal, or the domesticanimal was on the property of the owner, or custodian, of the dog;

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E. If the dog was responding to pain or injury, or protecting itself, its kennelsor its offspring;

F. If the person or domestic animal was disturbing the dog’s natural functionssuch as sleeping or eating.

G. Neither growling nor barking, nor both, shall alone constitute grounds uponwhich to find a dog to be “dangerous.”

Domestic animal means any animal commonly kept as a pet in family households in the United States, including, but not limited to dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters, and any animals commonly kept for companion or commercial purposes.

Serious injury means any physical injury consisting of a permanently disfiguring laceration requiring either stitches or cosmetic surgery. (Ord. No. O-06-4, Sec. 2.)

6.12.03 Hearing procedure

A. Hearing procedure

1. Any person may make a complaint of an alleged “dangerous” dog asthat term is defined herein to a police officer or Animal Control Officerof the city of Arkadelphia. Such officers shall immediately inform thecomplainant of his right to commence a proceeding provided for inSection (2) immediately below, and, if there is reason to believe the dogis a “dangerous” dog, the officer shall forthwith commence suchproceeding himself.

2. Any person may, and any police officer or Animal Control Officeracting within the scope of his statutory duties, shall make a complaintunder oath or affirmation of an alleged “dangerous” dog as that term isdefined herein to any District Judge. Thereupon, the District Judgeshall immediately determine if there is probable cause to believe the dogis a “dangerous” dog and, if so, shall issue an order to any police officeror Animal Control Officer pursuant to his statutory duties directing suchofficer to immediately seize such dog and hold same pending judicialdetermination as herein provided. Whether or not the judge finds thereis probable cause for such seizure, he shall, within seven (7) days andupon written notice of not less than three (3) days to the owner of thedog, hold a hearing on the complaint.

B. Where a dog is determined pursuant to clear and convincing evidence at a dulyconstituted hearing to be “dangerous,” the District Judge shall require the owner ofsaid animal to register such animal with the Arkadelphia Police Department, and toprovide prompt notification to the Arkadelphia Police Department of any changes inthe ownership of the animal; names, addresses and telephone numbers of new

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owners; any change in the health status of the animal; any further instance of attack; any claims made or lawsuits brought as a result of further instances of attack; the death of the animal. In addition, the District Judge may require any or all of the following, but items 5, 6, and 11 or any one of them, may only be imposed where there has been serious injury to a person.

1. Indoors, when not alone, the dog be under the control of a person eighteen(18) years or older. Provisions for the dog to be outdoors must also be made.

2. Outdoors and unattended, the dog be kept within a locked fenced area fromwhich it cannot escape.

3. When outdoors the dog must be attended and kept within a fenced area fromwhich it cannot escape.

4. When outdoors the dog must be attended and kept on a leash no longer thansix (6) feet and under the control of a person eighteen (18) years of age orolder.

5. When outdoors the dog must be attended and muzzled. Such muzzle shallnot cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but shallprevent it from biting any person or animal.

6. Outdoors and unattended, the dog must be confined to an escape-proofkennel of the following description:

a. Such kennel shall allow the dog to stand normally and withoutrestriction, and shall be at least two and one-half (2½) times thelength of the dog, and shall protect the dog from the elements.

b. Fencing materials shall not have openings with a diameter of morethan two (2) inches, and in the case of wooden fences, the gaps shallnot be more than two (2) inches.

c. Any gates within such kennel or structure shall be lockable and ofsuch design as to prevent the entry of children or the escape of theanimal, and when the dog is confined to such kennel and unattendedsuch locks shall be kept locked.

d. The kennel may be required to have double exterior walls to preventthe insertion of fingers, hands or other objects.

7. Placement of a sign or signs of a description and in places directed by theDistrict Judge, advising the public of the presence and tendencies of saidanimal.

8. Attendance by the dog and its owner/custodian at training sessions conducted

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by a certified applied animal behaviorist, board certified veterinary behaviorist or other recognized expert in the field and completion of training or any other treatment as deemed appropriate by such expert. The owners of the dog shall be responsible for all costs associated with the evaluation and training ordered under this section.

9. Neutering or spaying of the dog at the owner’s expense, unless medicallycontraindicated.

10. That the dog be permanently identified by tattooing or by injecting anidentification microchip, using standard veterinary procedures and practices,identification number and the identification of the person performing theprocedure to be registered with the Arkadelphia Police Department asindicated above.

11. The procurement of liability insurance in an amount to be determined by theDistrict Judge, but in no case in an amount of less than Fifty ThousandDollars ($50,000.00) covering the medical and or veterinary costs resultingfrom future actions of the dog.

12. If the dangerous dog escapes its enclosure, the owner or keeper shallimmediately notify the Animal Control authority and begin a search for thedog.

13. If a further incident of attack occurs under such circumstances that the dog,after a hearing as described above, is determined to be a “dangerous” dog,the District Judge may impose or re-impose any applicable directives listedabove; additionally, humane destruction of the dog may be ordered, but onlywhere the further incident involves serious injury to a person.

14. If any of the above conditions ordered by the District Judge are not compliedwith, the owners shall be subject to the maximum fine of Five HundredDollars ($500.00), or the maximum allowed by state law for a misdemeanor,per day. (Ord. No. O-06-4, Sec. 3.)

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CHAPTER 6.16

PIT BULLS

Sections:

6.16.01 6.16.02 6.16.03 6.16.04 6.16.05

Definitions Restrictions Registration Conditions for keeping or maintaining Fine

6.16.01 Definitions

AKC or UKA registered show dog means an American Staffordshire Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier for which the owner thereof has documentation showing the dog to be a registered AKC or UKC American Staffordshire Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier show/performance dog. The documentation to prove the animal is a show/performance dog must include:

A. An AKC or UKC registration;

B. AKC or UKC three (3) generation pedigree;

C. Proof the dog is being used as a show dog once the dog reaches the age of six (6)months; and

D. The first five (5) numbers of the AKC or UKC registration tattooed on the abdomenof the upper side of the left rear leg.

Pit bull breed includes

A. American Pit Bull Terrier;

B. Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Bull Terrier (unless exemptedas a registered show dog);

C. American Bull Dog;

D. Any dog whose sire or dam is a dog of a breed which is defined as a restricted breedof dog in this definition;

E. Any dog whose owner registers, defines, admits or otherwise identifies the dog asbeing of a restricted breed;

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F. Any dog conforming or substantially conforming to the breed of American Pit BullTerrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or AmericanBull Dog as defined by the United Kennel Club of American Kennel Club;

G. Any dog which is of the breed commonly referred to as Pit Bull and commonlyrecognized and identifiable as such. (Ord. No. O-07-4, Sec. 1.)

6.16.02 Restrictions A Pit Bull breed dog, other than an AKC or UKC registered show dog, is restricted within the city limits of Arkadelphia, and must be registered pursuant to the provision of 6.12.03 and comply with this ordinance, unless the animal is owned and maintained by a local, state or federal agency and used for law enforcement purposes. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep within the city limits of Arkadelphia any Pit Bull dog as defined in 6.12.01, except for AKC or UKC registered show dog as defined and identified in 6.12.01 of this ordinance, or registered in accordance with 6.12.03. (Ord. No. O-07-4, Sec. 2.)

6.16.03 Registration No registration shall be issued for a Pit Bull breed until all requirements listed herein have been met. In addition to all other fees, the city of Arkadelphia will assess, and the owner or custodian of the dog must pay the sum of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for issuance of the registration allowing possession of a Pit Bull breed in the city. The registration shall be for a one (1) year period and may be renewed for additional one-year periods upon payment of the Twenty-Five Dollar ($25.00) fee and compliance with other requirements of this ordinance.

The owner of a Pit Bull breed dog who desires to continue to keep the dog within the city limits will have sixty (60) days subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance to register the animal with the city of Arkadelphia in order for that animal to be allowed to remain in the city, pursuant to the following criteria:

A. The animal must be registered with an identification chip inserted under skin by alicensed veterinarian;

B. The owner provides proof of rabies and other vaccinations;

C. The owner and handler must be a least twenty-one (21) years of age;

D. The owner shall at his own expense have the animal spayed or neutered, and shallpresent to the city of Arkadelphia documentary proof from a licensed veterinarianthat this sterilization has been performed. An owner of a restricted dog may beexempted from the spay or neuter requirement if the owner produces documentationfrom a licensed veterinarian stating that a spay or neuter would place the dog’s lifeat risk or produces documentation showing that the dog is a registered AKC or UKCAmerican Staffordshire Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier show/performance dogas defined in 6.12.01.

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E. The city of Arkadelphia shall create and maintain a registration system containingthe numbers and names of the animals and the names and addresses of the owners.The owner shall be responsible for notifying the city of Arkadelphia of any changein his address, within ten (10) days of the change (regardless of whether the newaddress is inside or outside the city limits), and the owner shall also be responsiblefor notifying the city of Arkadelphia when the dog dies.

F. No person shall sell, transfer, give, trade, barter or otherwise dispose of a Pit Bullbreed dog registered with the city of Arkadelphia to another person within the city.It is unlawful to abandon a Pit Bull breed dog in the city. An owner may sell orotherwise dispose of a registered Pit Bull breed dog to a person who is not a residentof the city and who will not maintain the animal within the city limits. In such casesthe owner shall report the transaction to the city of Arkadelphia within the timeframe set forth in Section (E) above. (Ord. No. O-07-4, Sec. 3.)

6.16.04 Conditions for keeping or maintaining

A. Confinement All Pit Bull breeds shall be securely confined:

1. Indoors, or

2. In an enclosed and locked pen or physical structure upon the premises of theowner.

The pen must have secure sides and a secure top attached to the sides. If the pen or structure has no bottom secured to the sides, the ground beneath the gate shall be secured by imbedded posts and the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than one (1) foot, unless such pen has a concrete bottom, in which case the sides need only be embedded two (2) inches deep into the concrete. All such pens or structures must be adequately lighted and kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Any stationary pen or enclosure shall be required to be of a size at least two (2) square feet per pound of animal so confined. This structure must be species appropriate. Square feet per pound should be judged by the type of animal at average full-grown weight.

B. Leash and muzzle The owner of a Pit Bull breed shall not allow the dog to gounconfined unless the dog is securely muzzled and restrained by leash, and underthe physical restraint of a person capable of restraining said dog. The muzzle shallbe made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its visionor respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any human or animal.

No person shall permit a Pit Bull dog to be kept on a chain, rope or other type ofleash outside its kennel or open pen unless a person is in physical control of theleash. Such dogs shall not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts, orbuildings.

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C. Signs The owner of a Pit Bull breed dog shall display in a prominent place on his orher premises a clearly visible warning sign indicating that there is a dangerousanimal on the premises. A similar sign is required to be posted on each side of thepen, enclosure or kennel of the animal.

D. Insurance Owners of a Pit Bull breed dog must provide proof to the city ofArkadelphia of public liability insurance in the amount of a least One HundredThousand Dollars ($100,000.00) insuring the owner for any personal injuriesinflicted by his or her Pit Bull breed dog. (Ord. No. O-07-4, Sec. 4.)

6.16.05 Fine

A. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for an owner or keeper of a Pit Bull breeddog to fail to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance. The owner orcustodian of the animal, upon conviction, shall be subject to the maximum fine ofFive Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or the maximum allowed by state law for amisdemeanor, per day.

B. In addition, the dog found to be the subject of the violation of the regulations shallbe subject to immediate seizure and impoundment, and revocation of the registrationfor keeping a Pit Bull breed dog in the city.

C. A Pit Bull breed dog seized by the city of Arkadelphia shall be held for a period often (10) business days and the owner may reclaim the dog by payment of a fee ofFifty Dollars ($50.00). The dog shall not be released unless the reclaim fee is paid,and the owner meets all registration requirements or signs an affidavit or sworndeclaration stating that the dog will be removed outside the city limits immediately.

D. A dog released pursuant to the affidavit or sworn declaration which remains in thecity limits is subject to immediate seizure. If not reclaimed within ten (10) daysupon payment of the reclaim fee, the dog shall be removed as provided in thissubsection and the owner who knowingly fails to remove the dog as required, shallbe subject to a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day.

E. Animal Control personnel may humanely destroy an animal not reclaimed orabandoned. (Ord. No. O-07-4, Sec. 5.)

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CHAPTER 6.20

CATS

Sections:

6.20.01 6.20.02 6.20.03 6.20.04

Vaccination Proof Homeless cats Fine

6.20.01 Vaccination All cats in the city of Arkadelphia, Arkansas shall be vaccinated in accordance with the Arkansas “Rabies Control Act” A.C.A. 20-19-301 through 20-19-312 as said Act may be amended. (Ord. No. B-506, Sec. 1.)

6.20.02 Proof All cats in the city of Arkadelphia shall be marked or identified in some manner to prove rabies vaccination. (Ord. No. B-506, Sec. 2.)

6.20.03 Homeless cats Any homeless cat and any cat not vaccinated annually in accordance with the Rabies Control Act and not marked or identified in some manner to prove rabies vaccination is subject to destruction by the Animal Control Division of the city of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. (Ord. No. B-506, Sec. 3.)

6.20.04 Fine Any person owning a cat which is not vaccinated annually and marked or identified in some manner to prove rabies vaccination shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined a sum not less than Five Dollars ($5.00) nor more than Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each offense. (Ord. No. B-506, Sec. 4.)

CHAPTER 6.24

LIVESTOCK AUCTIONS

Sections:

6.24.01 6.24.02

Livestock auction illegal Definition

6.24.01 Livestock auction illegal The business of conducting a livestock auction within the city of Arkadelphia is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is hereby prohibited. (Ord. No. 104, Sec. 1)

6.24.02 Definition For the purpose of this ordinance, a livestock auction sale is hereby defined as a sale at which a combined total of more than ten (10) head of all species of horses,

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mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats and hogs shall be offered for sale at auction on any one calendar day. (Ord. No. 104, Sec. 2)

CHAPTER 6.28

FOWL AND OTHER ANIMALS

Sections:

6.28.01 Unlawful 6.28.02 Exceptions 6.24.03 Fine

6.28.01 Unlawful It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any fowl within the corporate limits of the city of Arkadelphia. (Ord. No. O-12-5, Sec. 1.)

6.28.02 Exceptions

A. Chickens It shall be lawful to keep chickens within the corporate limits of the cityunder the following terms and conditions:

1. The principal use of the property shall be a single family dwelling.

2. No more than six (6) hens shall be allowed for each single-family dwelling.(Ord. No. O-13-2, Sec. 1.)

3. No birds shall be allowed in multi-family complexes, including duplexes.

4. No roosters shall be allowed.

5. There shall be no outside slaughtering of birds.

6. All fowl must be kept at all times:

a. In the side or rear yard.b. In a secured enclosure constructed at least two (2) feet above the

surface of the ground.c. In a secured run connected to the above secured enclosure.

7. Enclosures must be situated at least ten (10) feet from the property line and

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the owner’s single family dwelling.

8. Enclosures must be kept in a neat and sanitary condition at all times, andmust be cleaned on a regular basis so as to prevent offensive odors,attractions of flies or vermin, the creation of an environment otherwiseinjurious to the public health and safety, or that would obstruct the free useof property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life orproperty by members of the neighborhood, city or other persons.

9. The city may further restrict or eliminate the keeping of chickens withinresidential districts if it causes a public health issue in accordance withArkansas law.

B. Pets Indoor pets such as, but not limited to, parrots or parakeets, or other similarbirds.

C. Commercial sells Commercial establishments that serve the farming and ranchingcommunity are permitted to sell fowl. (Ord. No. 0-2012-5, Sec. 2.)

6.28.03 Fine Violation of any code provision as mentioned above is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and imprisonment in the county jail for a maximum of one (1) year with each day the code are not complied with being a separate violation. (Ord. No. O-13-4, Sec. 1.)

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