jacob.arnold@cobbcounty.org, Seanna Abbott Check zoning and other ordinances first. Dozens of people spoke in favor to keep a proposed ordinance banning the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores. (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. In January 2012, the City of San Diego amended its Municipal Code to allow residents of single family homes to keep and maintain two miniature goats. Garbagemeans all refuse matter/effluent. (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) 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. 10-8. (3) Build, make, maintain, or keep a pit or other animal fighting arena or area, whether permanent or portable, on public or private property. (1) Any person having information an animal has bitten or attacked a person shall immediately report such information to CCAC. (Ord. (20) Otherwise treating any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner; (1) 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. Confinement by a rope, chain, tether, fenced yard or other area accessible by other animals or persons, other than the caretaker, is not considered confinement. Sec. If a family member cannot be located, then the animal will be held in compliance with section 10-67 of this chapter. CCAC and the public safety director and his designees are authorized and directed to enforce any such rabies control rules and regulations which may be promulgated by the board of health. Sec. Not validly registered as required by section 10-10, including the posting of warning signs; b. j. Severe injurymeans any physical injury resulting in any of the following: (3) Lacerations, with or without, sutures; Shelter (adequate)means protective cover for a domestic animal appropriate for the species and providing adequate space to maintain the animal in good health, which also prevents pain, suffering or a significant risk to the animal's health. (b) All dogs, cats and ferrets shall be vaccinated by four months of age and revaccinated as recommended by the current Compendium of Animal Rabies or a licensed veterinarian according to the type of vaccine and the duration of its effectiveness. If the licensed veterinarian determines the animal is displaying symptoms of rabies and the symptoms cannot be attributed to any other illness or injury, the animal shall be humanely euthanized and CCAC shall be notified. An annual fee to register dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs as set by the board of commissioners shall be paid by the owner to CCAC. (2) No person shall dispose of an animal, its parts or blood, by burial on the land of another without the permission of the owner of the land. Euthanasiameans the legal act of putting animals to death using humane methods approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Dog control officermeans the manager of Cobb County Animal Control or his/her designee who is responsible for enforcing the state dangerous dog laws. (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. Garbage or spoiled/rancid food is not considered adequate food. State law referenceLiability of owner or keeper of vicious or dangerous animal for injuries caused by animal. Specifically, the defendant is alleged to have solicited a 17-year-old female for sex in October 2022. (2) Suffering needlessly due to a life threatening disease or injury, and a licensed veterinarian recommends euthanasia as the most humane course of action, and the CCAC manager or designee agrees that the best interest of the animal would be served by euthanizing the animal, then the animal shall be humanely euthanized regardless of whether or not the normally required impoundment period has expired. Sec. (2) A dog shall not be a dangerous dog within the meaning of this chapter if: a. If the enclosure is a fence, the fence must be high enough to keep the animal from climbing over and must be secured at the bottom to keep the animal from digging under. Sec. of 6-11-85; Ord. seanna.abbott@cobbcounty.org. of 9-23-80, 21; Ord. (2)Surety bond. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-24; Ord. No person under 18 years of age may adopt an animal and all adopters must provide proper identification prior to the adoption. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-3.2; Ord. (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. - Attacking or biting animals. c. An animal that is current on its vaccination and has bitten its owner, caretaker, or member of its family. 10-12.2. (b) Other than those dogs confiscated under sections 10-13(b), 10-13(c), 10-97, or 10-121 through 10-121.18, all impounded animals shall be kept at the animal shelter for a period of not less than five working days unless redeemed within such period. (2) The posting on the premises of a dangerous dog sign obtained from the county warning that there is a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog on the property. (a)Animal control unit. They should also not eat meat products such as meat fat, animal organs, etc. (2) Adequate shelter is structurally sound housing which provides an animal with: b. Foster homes must be affiliated with and controlled by licensed rescue groups and/or licensed animal shelters. State law referenceDangerous Dog Control Law, O.C.G.A. (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. (3) For sick or injured animals, confinement as directed by a veterinarian. (1) Adequate shelter includes but is not limited to the following: a. of 9-23-80, 10, 11, 27; Ord. It shall be unlawful to interfere with any animal control officer by taking or attempting to take any animal from any vehicle used to transport such animal, or by taking or attempting to take any animal from the animal control impounding areas, or by any other method which would block or hinder any officer referred to in this section from performing his duties. (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. - Animals bitten by rabid animals/suspected rabid animals. (b) The fees established and collected under this chapter and pursuant to the state dangerous dog control law are not penalties but are imposed for the sole purpose of defraying expenses borne by the county for animal control and welfare under this chapter and are subject to change at any time. Proper enclosuremeans an enclosure for keeping a dangerous dog, potentially dangerous dog or vicious animal securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen, fence, or structure suitable to prevent the entry of another animal or any person other than the owner or caretaker. The grids and area under the grids must be designed so that they can be cleaned and sanitized. Reply. Animal sheltermeans an entity that possess a shelter license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. 12 Tips for Keeping Goats in the City - Treehugger of 9-23-80, 4; Ord. Stephen.Hammond@cobbcounty.org, Jacob Arnold Unprovoked attackorwithout provocationmeans an attack that is not provoked as defined by this chapter. Sec. 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. (770) 590-5622 of 9-23-80, 6; Ord. (c) Wildlife or wild animals as defined by this chapter which have been captured by or come to be in the custody of CCAC shall not be deemed impounded and need not be retained for any minimum length of time. (c) Any dog confiscated when the owner is in violation of the state dangerous dog control law (O.C.G.A. The specific regulations are in Section 44.0307 and can be found by downloading the following provision: Chapter 04, Article 04, Division 03, Animals. Sec. a. The certificate of registration must be renewed annually on the date the dog was declared a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog. Likewise, contact with the urine, feces, or blood of a potentially rabid animal does not constitute an exposure since the pathogenesis of rabies is such that the virus follows nerve pathways and has only limited circulation in the blood. 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. 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. (2) Notifying the dog's owner pursuant to the state dangerous dog control law when the dog has been classified. Raising Goats and Your Local Laws (3 Legal Aspects You Must Consider) (d)Return of confiscated dangerous dogs, potentially dangerous dogs or vicious animals. (2) An invisible fence is not an acceptable means of control for an animal that is classified as vicious, dangerous, potentially dangerous, or is in estrus/heat. (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. The unit manager is hereby designated the responsibility of dog control officer, and shall carry out all duties provided for by the state dangerous dog control law for the county or any other local government pursuant to contract or agreement; and his duties shall include, but not be limited to the following: (1) Upon receiving a report of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, to make such investigation and inquiries as may be necessary to identify dangerous dogs and dangerous dog owners within the dog control officer's jurisdiction. Goatscaping cost- $10 rental per day, per goat. (d) Unvaccinated cattle or livestock bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal should be destroyed (slaughtered) immediately. (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. However, a person may house the animal for five business days while attempting to locate and/or contact the owner. of 6-11-85; Ord. (3) Hold a public meeting at least twice yearly. Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Legally Raise Goats in the City? (Ord. (1) Possess, use, sell, give, trade, or loan apparatus, paraphernalia, pit supplies, implements, programs, drugs or equipment used to train or condition animals to be aggressive, aggressive animals, game animals, or animals used to train other animals to be aggressive. If an animal is suffering from any life threatening disease or injury where life cannot be maintained and a slow death would be inhumane, and the licensed veterinarian and the CCAC manager agree that the best interest of the animal would be served by euthanizing the animal, then the animal shall be humanely euthanized regardless of whether or not the normally required impoundment period has expired. Decapitated goats found in Chattahoochee - ajc Methods which can be used for disposal of dead animals are burial and incineration in a county approved incinerator. of 5-24-05). 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. of 9-23-80, 13; Ord. 2 (O.C.G.A 4-8-20 et seq.) of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-4; Ord. - Interference with animal control officer. Sanitary conditionsmeans animal living space free from health hazards, irritants, or conditions that may endanger or pose a significant risk to an animal's health. of 6-11-85; Ord. or section 10-10 of this chapter shall be destroyed as determined by CCAC only after there has been a conviction or order by the appropriate court under either of such sections. Marietta, GA 30008 Some Cobb County residents who live on smaller lots can soon house female chickens on their property. Permission of the owner or person in custody of the animal confined shall not be unreasonably withheld. (Ord. Rent a Grass-Grazing Goat for Truly Green Lawn Care Relinquishedmeans written transfer of ownership of an animal by the owner to CCAC. (c) The CCAC may waive any part of the normally required fees at his discretion. (1) If incineration is chosen, the entire carcass must be reduced to ashes in the incineration process only in a county approved incinerator. Add dead goats to the list. The waste removal method described above shall not apply to those persons maintaining animals on tracts of land seven acres or greater. (3) Law enforcement officers working police trained dogs. (b) The animal control board may request and receive in a timely manner statistics, information and documentation necessary for reports and studies for the board of commissioners. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 6-28-94; Code 1977, 3-5-26; Ord. (3) The owner of a dangerous dog shall not permit the dog to be outside of a proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled in a manner that will prevent it from biting any person. You should also consider a less "legal" aspect of having animals: the neighbors. 31-19-6. of 5-24-05). of 5-24-05). 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. In any event, any tether must be a minimum of ten feet in length. of 10-24-89; Res. (3) No animal that is in strict confinement shall be sterilized or undergo any other surgical procedure during the quarantine period unless the surgery is necessary for a life threatening medical condition or injury. (3) The convicted person may be required to relinquish control of the animal in question to Cobb County Animal Control and the animal will be dealt with in the discretion of Animal Control. Confinement is the responsibility of the owner and subject to unannounced inspections by CCAC to ensure compliance. of 10-24-89; Res. of 6-11-85; Ord. Voice control does not constitute control of an animal. (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. (d) Exception: An animal left unattended when its sole owner dies shall not be deemed abandoned, and shall be impounded by CCAC until CCAC can locate a family member to take custody of the animal. of 5-24-05). c. Outside of a proper enclosure in violation of section 10-11. - Impoundment of animals found running at large; notice to owner. (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. (1) A fence does not include an "invisible fence" if the fence is: a. (d) Upon receipt for impoundment of any domesticated animal found to have any means of identification, the CCAC shall immediately make diligent efforts to ascertain the identity of the animal's owner. (2) An animal shall not be an "attacking or biting animal" within the meaning of this chapter if: a. (4) Leaves an animal in any vehicle where it must stand, sit or lie on extremely hot or cold surfaces including but not limited to truck beds. Ordinances and regulations can include terms such as agriculture,. of 5-24-05). Atlanta, Georgia: Urban Livestock Ordinances - FIC (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. If you need assistance after hours, call the Police Departments Non-Emergency number at (770)-499-3911. of 6-11-85; Ord. The property . In most counties the Clerk of Superior Court is responsible . - Taking; selling impounding of owned animals. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-5; Ord. (c) The unit manager shall have the right to refuse adoption to any person or entity who, for any reason, in the discretion of the unit manager or his designee, may be deemed unsuitable as an adopter. Oct 3, 2018 Over the years, many things have been dumped into the Chattahoochee River. 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. of 10-24-89; Res. (Ord. 10-136. of 5-24-05). The owner of the dog does not secure the liability insurance or bond required by section 10-10; b. (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. Ideally, corns should only make up less than 50% of their total diet. (f) Any licensed veterinarian who is caring for an animal during the period of impoundment shall immediately notify the CCAC manager if the animal dies. Wildlife and wild animals received by CCAC will be disposed of in accordance with federal and state guidelines.