Sec. (a) All periods specified in this section shall be deemed to commence at 12:01 a.m. of the day following the day of impoundment or confinement. Sec. (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. (c) Right to inspect. The unit manager and assistant manager shall possess badges for use in the execution of their duties, but shall not necessarily wear uniforms. 2 (O.C.G.A 4-8-20 et seq.) Animal control officermeans an individual authorized by local law or by the governing authority of the county or the covered municipality to carry out the duties imposed by this chapter. Water (adequate)means clean, fresh water sufficient to prevent dehydration, properly sustain health, and prevent significant risk to the animal's health. (a) Dogs, cats and ferrets current on their rabies vaccinations that are bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal shall be revaccinated immediately, confined and observed for the recommended time set by the State of Georgia. (2) Appropriate burial or cremation of a dead animal as directed in this chapter. There's some weirdness going on with it with respect to goats. of 5-24-05). in a comfortable and normal position; or. of 6-11-85; Ord. (b) The manager of the animal control unit shall be an ex officio member of the animal control board. of 6-11-85; Ord. (d)Identification. (c)Confiscation of dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs. In addition to other duties, the unit manager, animal control officers and humane officers shall have authority to investigate all animal complaints and enforce the animal control ordinance and state dangerous dog law as applied in this chapter. They should also not eat meat products such as meat fat, animal organs, etc. (d) Any animal confiscated when the owner is in violation of section 10-12.1 of this chapter may be destroyed as determined by CCAC only after there has been a conviction or an order by an appropriate court. (c) Any person who takes into custody an animal running at large in violation of this chapter shall deliver such animal to the animal shelter without fee or charge. of 9-23-80, 9; Ord. (2)Potentially dangerous dogs. (2) Carcasses which are buried must be buried at least three feet below the ground level, but no more than eight feet, and have not less than three feet of earth over the carcass. b. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-25; Ord. (2) Notifying the dog's owner pursuant to the state dangerous dog control law when the dog has been classified. (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. Other amendments debated include changes to rules for backyard chickens and short-term rentals. Any animal determined to have bitten a person shall be immediately strictly confined and isolated for observation at CCAC or, at the owner's option, the owner may immediately take the biting animal to a licensed veterinarian. (e) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or harbor or allow to be kept or harbored any dog or cat over four months of age without a collar, which shall have attached thereto a valid vaccination tag. - Vicious animals; possession of vicious animals. Check zoning and other ordinances first. of 9-23-80, 14; Ord. (c) Any person found in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be in violation of this chapter, subject to the following exceptions: (1) Persons using guide dogs or assistance dogs are exempt from removing feces; (2) Hunting dogs being used in a legal hunt with permission of the property owner; or. - Aggravated cruelty to animals. The owner of the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog who is moving out of the county shall register the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog in the new jurisdiction within ten days after becoming a resident. (1) Any dog that has without provocation bitten a human being on public or private property. (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. Pet and Chicken Feed. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-7; Ord. You should also consider a less "legal" aspect of having animals: the neighbors. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-23; Ord. of 10-24-89; Res. You'll need roughly four to eight goats to clear an acre of weeds, grass, or brush in a month. If the owner is unwilling to euthanize the animal, the exposed animal must be placed in strict confinement/isolation for the period of time set by the State of Georgia and vaccinated one month prior to being released from isolation. (3) If the animal cannot be sterilized as required due to disease, medical condition, or for other reasons as specified by a veterinarian, then signed verification from a licensed veterinarian shall be delivered to CCAC by the adopter and the animal shall be sterilized upon recovery or as soon as recommended by the veterinarian. (d)Fees. Veterinarian means a doctor of veterinary medicine licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals. (3) The requirements of subsection (2) of this section shall not apply in the areas zoned for agricultural purposes where the owner of the dog is using the dog for hunting or working purposes and has the dog in his possession or control. 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. Inflicted severe injury on a human being on public or private property; or. In addition to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, after adjudication, shall be confiscated as follows: (1)Dangerous dogs. (Ord. ATLANTA, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Courtney Lofton on one count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. (e) No person shall train, assist, umpire/referee or in any way participate in the training of any animal to be used for animal fighting or used as bait or for animal fighting, or torment, badger or bait any animal for the purpose of fighting or blood sport training or any other such activity, the primary purpose of which is the training/conditioning of animals for aggressive or vicious behavior or animal fights or exhibitions of fighting animals. J, 1-4) and 1969 Ga. Laws (Act No. Dogs, while hunting, or show dogs while being shown, are not required to wear a collar or dog tag; but the owner shall have the dog tag in his possession where it may be shown upon demand of a representative of CCAC. Licensedmeans having a valid Georgia state license issued under the authority of the State of Georgia. of 2-27-07; Ord of 4-25-17). (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. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-18; Ord. Upon receiving notice that an animal has bitten or attacked a person, an authorized person from CCAC shall investigate the incident. (1) Any dog that, according to the records of the county, has without provocation either: a. Squirrels might steal your animals' feed and cache it in a neighbor's yard. of 5-24-05). (2) An animal shall not be an "attacking or biting animal" within the meaning of this chapter if: a. Add dead goats to the list. Permanent or temporary tethering as a means of enclosure is not permissible. The injury inflicted was sustained by a person who was committing a willful trespass or other tort, was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog, had in the past been reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the dog, or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. (d) Any animal which is voluntarily surrendered to CCAC shall be deemed permanently relinquished to CCAC and may be immediately adopted, destroyed or otherwise disposed of as though it had been impounded. Protected by a belt, halter, tether, cage, container or other device that will prevent the animal from falling, jumping or being thrown from the motor vehicle and that will protect the animal from harm. And unlike some nearby suburbs, Chicago has no limit on the number of animals residents keep. 770-590-5608 (Ord. Promote the spread of communicable diseases. Breedermeans a person or entity that owns an animal and allows it to reproduce, whether planned or unplanned. (7) Be ready/willing for combat and unyielding in combat. (c) Exception: A person shall not be guilty of aggravated cruelty when the person is protecting his life, or the life of another person or animal that is being attacked by an animal that is attempting to severely harm or kill him, provided that the person or animal being attacked is not committing a crime or is not aggravating or inciting the animal to attack, and has not aggravated, injured, abused or assaulted the animal in the past. (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. This makes them easier to handle and less likely to get their heads caught in netting. The first thing to do is to find out if your county, municipality or homeowners association allows goats where you live. I just checked on the Cobb County Backyard Chickens Alliance page and it looks like the variance fee has been dropped to $150. CCAC shall have the right to inspect, randomly and without notice, a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, which is required to be confined pursuant to this section, in its environment. of 5-24-05). (b) Any impounded animal not redeemed within the period specified in sections 10-13(d) or 10-67, whichever is applicable, shall be considered abandoned to CCAC, in which event all rights of ownership shall vest in CCAC; and the owner shall have no further claim to such animal. Turned off or the animal is not wearing a properly operating signaling device; b. The dog must be restrained by a substantial chain or leash not more than six feet in length and under the physical control of a person who possesses the ability to restrain the dog. (d)Return of confiscated dangerous dogs, potentially dangerous dogs or vicious animals. Methods which can be used for disposal of dead animals are burial and incineration in a county approved incinerator. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-3.2; Ord. State law referenceEuthanasia of dogs and cats by animal shelters, O.C.G.A. (2) By CCAC sterilizing the animal prior to adoption. Luremeans an animal used to bait/teach/encourage another animal to chase, fight or kill other animals. 1060 Al Bishop Drive Sec. It is primarily a disease of cattle, sheep, and goats although other livestock and pets can also get Q Fever. Permission of the owner or person in custody of the animal confined shall not be unreasonably withheld. (Ord. O.C.G.A. In most counties the Clerk of Superior Court is responsible . No person shall, for the purpose of any exhibition/ occurrence of animal fighting, training for animal fighting, or training of animals to display aggressive behaviors: (1) Build, make, maintain, or keep a pit or other animal fighting arena or area, whether permanent or portable, on premises owned or occupied by him; (2) Allow a pit or other animal fighting arena or area whether permanent or portable, to be built, made, maintained, or kept on his premises; or. Animal bitemeans any physical contact of the teeth, nails, or claws of an animal with human flesh, including but not limited to a scrape, puncture, pierce, scratch or tear, so long as bleeding results. 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. Permission of the owner or person in custody of the animal confined shall not be unreasonably withheld. (3) Collects, houses, or harbors animals in filthy, unsanitary conditions that constitute a health hazard to the animals being kept, and/or to the animals or residents of adjacent property. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 5-24-05). 8084385: 12/31/2009 Vol. No adoption shall become final until the termination of the impoundment period or confinement period provided for in section 10-67. of 9-23-80, 7, 8; Ord. 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 . 10-8. 4-5-1 et seq. Animalshall not include fish or any pests that might normally be exterminated or removed from a business, a residence or other structure. If you or your neighbors have pet dogs, you need to make sure the dogs do not pose a risk to your sheep or dogs. - Impoundment of animals inhumanly or cruelly treated in violation of sections 10-121 through 10-121.6. of 10-24-89; Res. 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. of 5-24-05). Ineffective for any animal that has learned it can cross the fence line; c. Intended to be a means of keeping people or animals out of an enclosed area; or. Effluentmeans an outflow or discharge of waste. Such agreements or contracts shall be subject to any state law, which may govern. (3) Build, make, maintain, or keep a pit or other animal fighting arena or area, whether permanent or portable, on public or private property. (b) Exception: Licensed veterinarians who perform surgery or euthanasia and CCAC personnel who euthanize animals under the direction of the CCAC manager per the guidelines of the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association, Georgia Department of Agriculture and this chapter are not in violation of this chapter. Euthanasiameans the legal act of putting animals to death using humane methods approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Sec. (a) Any person shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be guilty of aggravated cruelty who knowingly and maliciously causes or aids another person or animal in causing or attempting to cause the death, physical harm or serious disfigurement of an animal by, but not limited to, any of the following: (1) Rendering a part of such animal's body useless; (2) Drowning, severely starving, severely dehydrating, strangling, suffocating, burying alive, or burning; (3) Attempting to kill, abuse, maim, disfigure, dismember, mutilate or torture any animal; or. - Animal control unit; unit commander; dog control officer; animal control officers; humane officers. Reply. The dog inflicts an injury upon a person when the dog is being used by a law enforcement officer executing official duties; b. of 5-24-05). When the conditions inside a parked vehicle constitute an imminent threat to the animal's health or safety, any animal left in a parked vehicle may be removed from that vehicle by CCAC, any law enforcement agency, or fire agency. of 5-24-05). of 9-23-80, 18; Ord. (4) Used as bait to train/lure other animals to fight/kill. Sec. The purpose and effect of this rule is to specify, detail and clarify the importation requirements by species for animals and certain animal products into Florida from other states. In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) and (b) of this section, the owner of a dangerous dog shall present to the CCAC manager evidence of either: (1)Insurance. * 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. During Tuesday's second public . of 9-23-80, 13; Ord. Sec. 31-19-6. (b) Legal exhibitions include but are not limited to petting zoos, circuses, dog shows, individuals or groups displaying/marketing animals for adoption or sale, etc., unless otherwise prohibited in this chapter. Do all goats have horns? (6) Every animal shall be restrained and controlled so as to prevent it from causing property damage, harassing pedestrians or bicyclists, molesting passersby, chasing vehicles, or attacking persons or other animals. c. Intentionally attacks physical property in an effort to cause harm to a human or other animal. In any event, any tether must be a minimum of ten feet in length. Wildlife and wild animals received by CCAC will be disposed of in accordance with federal and state guidelines. The laws of the state or the United States of America shall apply when this chapter is silent. of 6-11-85; Ord. Oct 3, 2018 Over the years, many things have been dumped into the Chattahoochee River. (2)Surety bond. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-4; Ord. Specifically, the defendant is alleged to have solicited a 17-year-old female for sex in October 2022. - Taking; selling impounding of owned animals. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-11; Ord. 4-8-6. Animal intake stops at 4 p.m. daily. d. Buried in or adjacent to the county right-of-way. (1) The above provisions concerning general control and contained in subsection (a) of this section are applicable to attacking or biting animals, vicious animals and dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs. Restraint of animalmeans complete and immediate control of an animal by a physical device while under the direct supervision of a competent person. (1) Nothing shall prohibit CCAC from allowing an animal to remain in strict confinement on the premises of the owner subject to daily inspections by CCAC so long as the health, safety, and welfare of any person or animal is not threatened. Ideally, corns should only make up less than 50% of their total diet. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Abandonment (of an animal)means the act of any person who: (1) Abandons an animal by leaving an animal unattended for a period of time in excess of 24 hours without food, water, adequate ventilation or shelter on public or private property, including but not limited to the property of the owner/custodian; (2) Puts out, leaves, abandons, or in any other way discards any animal on public or private property, including but not limited to the property of the owner/custodian, and including but not limited to leaving an animal contained in a box, bag, fence, house or other structure or tethered; or. All owners must possess the ability to restrain their dog(s) and must be present in the off-leash area of said park with any dog(s) they brought into the park, to adequately control or restrain them if needed, so as to prevent injury to other people or dogs in the off-leash area. Rules regulating backyard chickens on less than two acres were eased Tuesday by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. 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. (8) Areas that contain nails, screws, broken glass, broken boards, pits, poisons, sharp implements or other items that could cause injury, illness or death to an animal. - Impoundment of animals found running at large; notice to owner. (c)Other regulations. Sec. (5) Study and recommend to the board of commissioners requirements for the treatment and maintenance of animals at the animal shelter. (1) If incineration is chosen, the entire carcass must be reduced to ashes in the incineration process only in a county approved incinerator. of 5-24-05). Confinementmeans restriction of an animal to a home, basement, garage, building, pen, or other escape-proof enclosure. If CCAC is unable to contact the owner by telephone, it shall send notice of impoundment to the owner by certified mail. Care (adequate/humane)means attention to the needs of an animal, including but not limited to, the provision of adequate water, food, shelter, bedding, sanitary conditions, ventilation, heating/cooling (temperature control), space, exercise and veterinary medical attention necessary to maintain the health of the animal with regard to the specific age, size, species, and breed of animal. of 5-24-05). (Ord. It shall be the continuing and sole duty of the owner to provide the CCAC manager an updated and effective policy; b. jacob.arnold@cobbcounty.org, Seanna Abbott Domestic animalmeans any animal other than wildlife, wild animals, or exotic animals as defined by this chapter that is domesticated by humans so as to live and breed in a tame condition. Within 30 days from the date of adoption for animals over the age of six months. A potentially dangerous dog shall be confiscated in the same manner as a dangerous dog if the dog is: a. By Carolyn Cunningham. - Attacking or biting animals. 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. A dwelling unit shall have at least 390 square feet of living building square footage (as determined and maintained in the records of the Cobb County Tax Assessor) per each adult occupant. Also known as mountain lions or pumas, cougars are known for their strength, agility, and awesome ability to jump. Tuesday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A policy of insurance in the amount specified by the State of Georgia Dangerous Dog Law, issued by an insurer authorized to transact business in this state insuring the owner of a dangerous dog against liability for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous dog, provided: a. 8, art. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any liability on the part of county, or any employee, board or official which enforces or fails to enforce any of the provisions provided in this chapter or any provisions in the state dangerous dog law. (2) Leaves an animal in a parked vehicle when temperatures inside the vehicle may adversely affect the animal's health and welfare. Appointments are required for adoptions and owner surrenders (5) Traps can only be placed on public or private property with permission of the owner or lessor of the property. March 24, 2016. Within the first six months of age for sexually immature animals. (3) Arrangements for proper burial must be made with a county official in order to dispose of a dead animal in a county landfill. (d) 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. 10-66.1. (7) Exception: Section 10-11(a)(2)b. shall not apply to the areas contained within the Sweat Mountain Dog Park or within any other county or city dog park designated as such by the applicable governing authority, provided that all other rules, regulations and ordinances connected to the use of that area are followed. These processed feeds are usually made from animal products such as fish, crayfish, maggots, etc. Sec. The enclosure must also meet the specified height, size, and design requirements. of 9-23-80, 24; Ord. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 9-23-80, 23; Ord. Training group (licensed)means an appropriately licensed organization or individual that trains animals to assist physically handicapped persons, to assist search and rescue operations, and/or to work with government agencies or law enforcement agencies. b. seanna.abbott@cobbcounty.org. The condition of the animal when reclaimed, redeemed, adopted or purchased; and. (Ord. (b)Conditions for issuance of certificate. This ordinance allows and regulates the keeping of animals within city limits. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-17; Ord. (Ord. Abused animalmeans any animal that has been harmed by an act, an omission or neglect, including but not limited to any animal that has been: (1) Deprived of adequate food, water, shelter, ventilation, care, space, or veterinary care. (2) Restraint of dogs and/or animals shall be maintained as follows: a. - Selling/giving away of animals; use of animals as prizes. Members of the animal control board shall adopt procedures and policies to govern potential conflicts of interest arising from the responsibilities and duties of their positions. Animal sheltermeans an entity that possess a shelter license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The specific regulations are in Section 44.0307 and can be found by downloading the following provision: Chapter 04, Article 04, Division 03, Animals. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 6-11-85; Ord. Goats eat 140 sq ft per goat per day. of 5-24-05). Sec. (3) Trained/used for fighting other animals. (Ord. Exercise (adequate)means bodily exertion suitable to the age, size, species and breed of animal to maintain normal good health, muscle tone, non-aggressive temperament, and normal behavior. (Ord. Outside of 50 miles we charge mileage. If the enclosure is a pen or structure other than a fence, the pen or structure must have secure sides, top and bottom constructed or secured in such a manner to prevent the animal's escape, and be of a height and strength to maintain the animal within it. of 9-23-80, 10, 11, 27; Ord. Likewise, any person moving into Cobb County who owns a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog shall register the dangerous dog in Cobb County within ten days after becoming a resident. The owner of any animal that exhibits the characteristics or behavior as set forth in the definition of "attacking or biting animal" [in section 10-1] shall be in violation of this chapter.

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