Managermeans the manager of the Cobb County Animal Control Unit or his/her designee. (1) If incineration is chosen, the entire carcass must be reduced to ashes in the incineration process only in a county approved incinerator. (e) Any animal bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal that is not destroyed and manifests any of the symptoms of rabies should be immediately examined by a licensed veterinarian. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-15; Ord. (e) Diseased, injured, or pregnant animals, and animals in need of immediate veterinary care so as to lessen the suffering, prevent the spread of a communicable disease to other animals, and/or to save the animal's life, shall be treated by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. (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. 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. of 9-23-80, 17; Ord. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-8; Ord. (Res. (c) No animal shall be used as bait to encourage aggressive or fighting behavior in other animals. (b)Abandonment of dead animals; requirements as to disposal generally. Relevant sections: (5) All livestock weighing more than 40 pounds, except horses, stallions, colts, geldings, mares, fillies, ponies, miniature horses, mules, jacks, jennies, goats, kids and sheep, must be kept on tracts or lots of at least .5 acres or more. 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. 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. - Taking; selling impounding of owned animals. The laws of the state or the United States of America shall apply when this chapter is silent. (2)Potentially dangerous dogs. (5) Traps can only be placed on public or private property with permission of the owner or lessor of the property. of 9-23-80, 9; Ord. State law referenceDead Animal Disposal Act, O.C.G.A. Sec. The grids and area under the grids must be designed so that they can be cleaned and sanitized. b. of 3-9-93; Res. d. Buried in or adjacent to the county right-of-way. Costsmeans confiscation costs on potentially dangerous dogs, dangerous dogs or vicious animals are set by the board of commissioners and shall be paid by the owner to Cobb County Animal Control. There is hereby created the county animal control unit, which shall have primary responsibility for animal control and welfare in the county. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 5-24-05). Sale of animalsmeans the transfer of ownership of an animal through verbal or written agreement to a new owner in exchange for money, goods, services, or fees. of 5-24-05). (4) Administering poison to any animal or exposing any animal to any poisonous or toxic/deadly substance. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-4; Ord. (a) The owner of any impounded animal may regain possession of the animal upon payment of all applicable fees specified in section 10-37 and compliance with the terms of this chapter. (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. (d)Methods of disposal of dead animals. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-2; Ord. (4) No person shall tie, stake or fasten any animal within any street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, or other public place within the county or in such manner that the animal has access to any portion of any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place. (1) Sufficient safe space for adequate exercise suitable to the age, size, species and breed of animal; (2) Sufficient space during periods of confinement, suitable to the age, size, species and breed of animal to permit the animal to turn about freely, stand, sit, or lie, move, etc. J, 1-4) and 1969 Ga. Laws (Act No. (Ord. f. Adequate space for the number of animals on the property. The post 7 member shall serve concurrently with the chairman's term of office and at the chairman's pleasure and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (b) Exception: An animal that is deserted when premises are temporarily vacated for the protection of human life during a disaster or emergency hospitalization shall not be regarded as abandoned under this article where the owner or custodian lacked sufficient time or resources to make reasonable arrangements for the adequate care and custody of the animal. 10-121.4 - Animal fighting/training arenas/areas. (b)Appointment of unit. When off the premises of the owner, all animals shall at a minimum be maintained on an appropriate chain, leash or tie not exceeding 6 feet in length, and in the hands of a person who possesses the ability to restrain the animal. Tethering devices, as referred to in this chapter, are the type commonly used for the size animal involved and are attached to the animal by means of a properly fitted collar or harness. A female animal that is nursing offspring and that is current on her rabies vaccination. "Whoever done it," area resident Johnny Davis told. An animal within a fenced yard, on a chain, or otherwise in an area accessible in any way to other animals or persons other than the caretaker is not in a strictly confined area. 10-13. (a)Incorporation. 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. (d) No person shall in any manner or for any reason encourage, instigate, promote, assist, exhibit, organize, sponsor, host or participate in an exhibition/demonstration of the following types of animals including but not limited to those animals that are: (1) Used or potentially used for fighting or training for fighting; (a) Animal owners, or persons who care for animals at the person's residence, must keep their property, including but not limited to their yards, porches, balconies, decks, and interior living spaces reasonably free of animal waste including feces and urine and the residue thereof. of 5-24-05). Ideally, corns should only make up less than 50% of their total diet. Turned off or the animal is not wearing a properly operating signaling device; b. While experience pays, it is not enough to merit pay when rendering services from producer to producer. (2) Notifying the dog's owner pursuant to the state dangerous dog control law when the dog has been classified. of 10-24-89; Res. Water (adequate)means clean, fresh water sufficient to prevent dehydration, properly sustain health, and prevent significant risk to the animal's health. (Ord. Sec. 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. (f) All animals will be managed in accordance with the guidelines established in the most current edition of the Georgia Rabies Control Manual. - Attacking or biting animals. (Ord. Confinementmeans restriction of an animal to a home, basement, garage, building, pen, or other escape-proof enclosure. This makes them easier to handle and less likely to get their heads caught in netting. (2) Restraint of dogs and/or animals shall be maintained as follows: a. 2. of 6-11-85; Ord. (3) Cooperation with animal welfare organizations. b. Police departmentmeans the Cobb County Police Department or its successor department(s). The property . However, a person may house the animal for five business days while attempting to locate and/or contact the owner. (a) Any person who takes, steals, or deliberately lures a cat, dog or other domestic animal off the property of the owner without permission of the owner, or who deliberately releases such animal from the property of the owner, without the permission of the owner, shall be in violation of this chapter. Rules regulating backyard chickens on less than two acres were eased Tuesday by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. (6) Supply to the board of commissioners semiannual reports as to any recommendations provided for in this section or at such other intervals or times as may be designated by the board of commissioners. Effluentmeans an outflow or discharge of waste. of 6-11-85; Ord. Sec. The entity shall abide by the requirements of O.C.G.A. The terms of those four members will run concurrent with the appointing commissioner's term, and these members will serve at the appointing commissioner's pleasure. (6) Ensures that all animals are treated in accordance with this chapter. (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. Animal waste will be removed in a timely manner by placing said material in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit, or other closed or sealed refuse container, so as to provide a sanitary and odor-free condition at all times. If the animal is removed from a private residence, notice shall be left at the owner's residence advising the owner of the impoundment and reason for impoundment. of 9-23-80, 7, 8; Ord. The state law known as the dangerous dog control law is incorporated in this chapter by reference and made part of this chapter. 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. (g) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, CCAC shall have the right to keep any animal which could otherwise be adopted or sold. Check out the table below to see property tax exemption options in Cobb County: $10,000 exemption in the school general and county general tax categories. Goats are herd animals, so they should never be kept as solitary animals. The dog inflicts an injury upon a person when the dog is being used by a law enforcement officer executing official duties; b. 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. Food (adequate)means sufficient quantity of non-contaminated and nutritionally adequate food, fed according to age, size, species and breed requirements, or as directed by a veterinarian, which is sufficient to prevent starvation, malnutrition or risk to the animal's health. Since the goat craze is fairly recent, don't be surprised if they are not entirely sure at first. O.C.G.A. Garbagemeans all refuse matter/effluent. of 6-11-85; Ord of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-20; Ord. of 9-23-80, 2; Ord. (b) Upon being adjudicated guilty of or entering a guilty plea or nolo contendere plea to a charge made under this provision, the owner of the vicious animal, if allowed to maintain the animal will have to adhere to the following requirements for possessing a vicious animal: (1) The owner must possess a proper enclosure to confine the vicious animal; and. Most pet dogs possess a natural predatory instinct. of 6-28-94; Code 1977, 3-5-26; Ord. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-11; Ord. (7) Be ready/willing for combat and unyielding in combat. of 5-24-05). of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-19; Ord. of 10-24-89; Res. 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. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-23; Ord. Restraint of animalmeans complete and immediate control of an animal by a physical device while under the direct supervision of a competent person. It shall be the continuing and sole duty of the owner to provide the CCAC manager an updated and effective policy; b. (3) Provide adequate space for the animal. (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. In the case of farm animals, nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing sanitation requirements or standards more stringent than normally accepted animal husbandry and humane practices as defined by this chapter and Georgia state law as regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Neglectmeans absence of adequate care that is unintentional. Outside of 50 miles we charge mileage. 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. Sec. (2) A dog shall not be a dangerous dog within the meaning of this chapter if: a. Relinquishedmeans written transfer of ownership of an animal by the owner to CCAC. A licensed rescue group, licensed animal shelter, licensed veterinarian, licensed pet dealer, or licensed humane society which has all required governmental licenses, registrations and has obtained permission from the owner of the business or property, may sell or give away animals on private or public property, including but not limited to: retail stores, businesses, flea markets, yard sales and CCAC property. Some Chicagoans are stocking their kitchens with milk, eggs and honey from local sourcesin some cases, as local as their own backyards. Animal control facility/sheltermeans those facilities designated by the board of commissioners for the housing and care of animals pursuant to this chapter. of 5-24-05). of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-5; Ord. of 9-23-80, 15; Ord. Sec. The owner of any animal shall be in violation of this chapter if the animal exhibits any behavior or engages in any activity defined as a "nuisance animal" under section 10-1. Shelter Operations Manager Renting a goat costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre. (2) Any animal, which is suffering excessively, without regard to whether the period of confinement designated in section 10-67 has expired.