§ 14-78. Proper Animal Husbandry.

Anyone who owns or maintains an animal-related business, animal-related organization, commercial breeder, non-commercial breeder, or rodeo must exercise proper Animal Husbandry, which includes the following practices:

1.

Animal enclosures must be safe, sanitary, dry, and must protect the animals from the elements.

2.

Animal enclosures shall be large enough for each animal contained therein to stand up, sit down, lie down, and turn around simultaneously.

3.

Where an enclosure is used sequentially for more than one animal during the course of a day, the enclosure will be cleaned, sanitized and dried between each animal.

4.

Airline-type containers normally used for shipping and transporting animals shall not be used to permanently house animals.

5.

Where animals are incompatible, they shall be contained separately in appropriate enclosures.

6.

Housing facilities for animals must be clean and sufficiently ventilated at all times when animals are present to provide for their health, comfort and well-being.

7.

Housing facilities for animals must be sufficiently heated and cooled when necessary to protect the animals from cold and hot temperatures and to provide for their health, comfort and well-being.

8.

Premises where animals are housed shall have sufficient lighting and provide a diurnal lighting cycle, by either natural or artificial light, corresponding to the natural period of daylight and night. If artificial light is provided, it must emulate natural light.

9.

Premises where animals are housed shall be clean, orderly and free of garbage, toxic substances, unused food, standing water, sharp objects, litter or refuse.

10.

Garbage shall be kept in garbage cans with properly fitting lids and disposed of regularly.

11.

Bodies of dead animals must be disposed of according to applicable county and state regulations, policies and laws.

12.

Food shall be stored in such a way as to prevent contamination by rodents, pests and moisture. Food storage containers shall be clearly and properly labeled as to contents.

13.

Any poisonous plants growing in or near where herbivorous animals are being housed should be removed.

14.

All chemicals, pesticides, cleaning solutions and disinfectants shall be stored and used in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, properly labeled as to content and kept away from contact with animals and animal food.

15.

All animal feces shall be removed and disposed of properly. Livestock manure which has been removed from animal enclosures shall be maintained the maximum feasible distance from animal housing. Animal feces shall not be allowed to contaminate surrounding waters.

16.

Food dishes and water bowls shall be cleaned daily.

17.

When communal feeding containers are used, there shall be sufficient space to feed all the animals simultaneously.

18.

Animals shall be provided with food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth and maintenance of a healthy body weight.

19.

Fresh water shall be available to all animals daily and shall be maintained in a container in such a manner that animals cannot turn the container over.

20.

Food and water shall be fresh, appropriate for the animal, and free from contamination.

21.

Animals must be given exercise appropriate for their species, breed, and size.

22.

The responsible party must follow veterinary instructions for any sick or injured animal. Proof of adequate, timely veterinary care and follow-up must be provided to animal services upon request.

23.

Animals having a known or suspected communicable animal-to-human disease shall be maintained in isolation where they cannot directly or indirectly come into contact with any other animals or the public. Applicable county and state health regulations must be followed when caring for any animal harboring an animal-to-human disease.

24.

Any animal that cannot stand on its own or that has a life threatening disease must be hospitalized, housed under the direction of a licensed veterinarian or humanely euthanized in accordance with F.S. § 828.058.

25.

Animals shall not be worked in a sick, diseased or injured condition.

26.

Animals shall not be abused, mistreated, tormented or in any manner made to suffer by any person or any means.

27.

Any enclosure used as a primary means of confinement for a dog must meet the definition of proper enclosure as defined in the Collier County Animal Control Ordinance.

28.

Cats must be provided access to a receptacle containing sufficient clean litter to contain excreta and body wastes.

29.

Cats must be provided solid resting surface(s) that are sufficient to hold all cats at the same time comfortably.

30.

Livestock normally maintained in outdoor areas must have access to shelter that provides protection from the direct rays of the sun and the direct effect of wind and rain and is of sufficient size and/or number to provide enough space for each animal to comfortably stand up, sit down, lie down and turn around in the shelter simultaneously.

31.

Livestock shall have access to dry ground at all times.

32.

Livestock shall be provided access to an appropriately fenced open area for routine exercise.

33.

Livestock must be securely confined and not permitted to run at large.

34.

Livestock shall not be left unattended while tethered.

35.

Equine and ovine shall have hooves trimmed so as to prevent lameness and extreme overgrowth.

36.

Equine must have documentation by a licensed veterinarian certifying that the equine has been tested for Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins test) within the preceding twelve-month period.

37.

Animals other than those specifically enumerated herein shall be cared for pursuant to general guidelines and accepted animal husbandry standards for each species.

(Ord. No. 2013-55, § 3)